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Threave is a series of spectacular gardens created over the years by students of the National Trust of Scotland’s School of Heritage Gardening. Discover the unique garden design, where each ‘garden room’ showcases a different gardening style and planting scheme.

In the walled garden and glasshouses, succulent fruits and vegetables are grown, most of which are used in the Terrace Café to create delicious home cooked meals, soups, snacks, and baking.

About us

HIGHLIGHTS

Packed with a diverse range of plants, flowers, shrubs, fruit and vegetables,

Look out for the secret garden

Several trails to explore through the estate

Wildlife

Awards

GUIDED TOURS

Please refer to the National Trust for Scotland website for the most up-to-date information on guided tours and events

Group visits

For group tour ideas see our new website for exclusive trade offers, rates and ticket options, unique experiences and suggested itineraries. If you are a travel operator please contact our central Travel Trade department with all enquiries, bookings, and any other requirements like catering or bespoke tours - traveltrade@nts.org.uk.

For general groups (clubs, friends, and parties) contact the properties direct for information, private tours and other special arrangements.

ACCOMMODATION

VOLUNTEERING / INTERNSHIPS OPPORTUNITES

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

You can find our accessibility statement here:

PROMOTIONAL THEMES

  • Autumn Colour
  • Edible Gardens and Vegetables in Season
  • Rose Gardens
  • Walled Garden
  • Water Gardens
  • Woodland Gardens
  • Woodland Wildlife

HOW TO FIND US

Road: off the A75, 1 mile west of Castle Douglas; see website for further details

ADDRESS

Threave Estate
Castle Douglas
DG7 1RX

OPENING TIMES

Opening information

Please refer to the National Trust for Scotland website for the most up-to-date information.

ADMISSION PRICES

Adult: Please refer to the National Trust for Scotland website for the most up-to-date pricing.

Membership: Free admission for National Trust of Scotland members. Join today at www.nts.org.uk

ADDRESS

Dumfries and Galloway

Threave Estate
Castle Douglas
DG7 1RX

FACILITY

  • Car park
  • Events
  • Shop

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible toilets
  • Assistance Dogs
  • Wheelchair access

Family day out

  • Dog friendly

WEBSITE

https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/threave-garden

E-MAIL

information@nts.org.uk

PHONE

01556 502 575

FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/ThreaveGarden

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Latest Events

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Meconopsis May

Start: May 12, 2026

End: May 12, 2026

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Scotland’s Gardens Open Day

Start: May 17, 2026

End: May 17, 2026

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Stranraer Drum for Fun Group

Start: May 21, 2026

End: May 21, 2026

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Atholl Highlanders Parade

Start: May 23, 2026

End: May 23, 2026

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