Gardens in Scotland

Brodie, Forres, Moray, Aberdeenshire

Brodie Castle, when wandering the gardens, troubled times seem distant indeed, with little to disturb this tranquil setting. In spring, the grounds are carpeted with a unique... more

Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perth & Kinross

Blair Castle Garden: Hercules Garden is a walled enclosure of about 9 acres (3.65 hectares) developed by the 2nd Duke of Atholl in the mid 18th century. Named after the... more

Poolewe, Highland

Inverewe Garden was Osgood Mackenzie´s plan to create a garden from windswept moorland on a rocky peninsula beside Loch Ewe, which raised a few eyebrows in its day. His vision... more

Drumoak, Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Drum Castle with its Garden of Historic Roses is a remarkably peaceful corner. Based in the Walled Garden, built around 1780, it is divided into four quadrants, each... more

Glenwhan Gardens, Dunragit, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway

Glenwhan is a plantswomans garden for all seasons; in spring and early summer rhododendrons and azaleas are a riot of colour, by mid-summer, Roses, Rockroses, primulas and... more

Pittenweem, Fife

Take a stroll round Kellie Castle & Garden, the magical Arts & Crafts garden and enjoy the scent of old roses and the beautiful herbaceous borders. The 1 acre busy walled... more

Isle of Arran, Ayrshire

The restoration of this garden at Brodick Castle began in the early 1900s and included planting of unusual species collected by great plant hunters like George Forrest. They... more

Kailzie, Peebles, Scottish Borders

Kailzie Gardens is a 17 acre walled garden located in the beautiful Tweed Valley offering magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. The original greenhouse still... more

12 High Street, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway

Broughton House and its gardens is a curious but appealing mix of Japanese and Scottish styles, set out in the early 1900s by artist E.A. Hornel. The sunken courtyard with its... more

Isle of Seil, Argyll & Bute

An Cala is a fine garden designed by Thomas Mawson in the early 1930s, tucked between the rocky cliffs and the sea. A formal terrace built from local slate is complemented by... more

Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway

Threave´s spectacular gardens have been created over the years by students of the Trust´s School of Practical Gardening. The gardens are constantly evolving to suit the needs... more

Golspie, Highland

The formal gardens, with their arrangement of parterres inspired by the gardens at Versailles, present an impressive spectacle, especially when viewed from the Castle Terrace.... more

Connel, Oban, Argyll & Bute

The woodland gardens at Achnacloich overlook Loch Etive, with Ben Cruachan eastwards and the Island of Mull westwards. The 19th century walled garden, terraces and three small... more

Arduaine, Oban, Argyll & Bute

Arduaine Garden is a tranquil green oasis nestling on the west coast surprising and delighting garden enthusiasts all year round. This south-facing garden on the Sound of Jura... more

116 Dundee Road, Perth, Perth & Kinross

This attractive Branklyn 2 acre garden, a haven of peace within walking distance of Perth, was developed in the early 1900s by John and Dorothy Renton with the help of seed... more

Port Logan, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway

Logan Botanic Garden lies at the south-western tip of Scotland, and because of the influence of the Gulf Stream, a remarkable collection of bizarre and beautiful plants... more

Duns, Scottish Borders

Manderston with its four formal terraced gardens planted in Edwardian style is an impressive example of gardening on a grand scale. Overlooking the serpentine lake and a... more

Strathcarron, Highland

Attadale House was built in 1755 by Donald Matheson. Gardens and woodlands were started in 1890 by Baron Schroder and planted with rhododendrons, azaleas and specimen trees.... more

Melrose, Scottish Borders

Priorwood Garden is a specialist centre for the craft of dried flower arranging. Most of the flowers are grown for this purpose and the colourful selection brings variety to... more

Cluny House, Aberfeldy, Perth & Kinross

Cluny House Gardens is a 2.4 hectare Himalayan/North American woodland garden overlooking the scenic Strathtay valley, features woodland plants regenerating and expanding... more

Stobo, Scottish Borders

Dawyck Botanic Garden benefits from the cooler continental environment in the heart of the Scottish Borders, and from over 300 years of tree planting, truly one of the world´s... more

Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway

Drumlanrig Castle, Gardens & Country Park date back to the time of William Douglas the 1st Duke of Queensbury. Work began on the gardens around 1689 creating a grand formal... more

Dunbeath, Highland

Dunbeath Castle garden was remodelled and landscaped in the mid 19th century. The walled garden was first laid out in 1860 and has had various ´make-overs´ in the last 140... more

Crarae, Inveraray, Argyll & Bute

Crarae Gardens stands amongst the exotic trees and shrubs, listening to the tumbling waterfalls of the burn, one could almost imagine one is in the Himalayas, rather than... more

Muthill, Crieff, Perth & Kinross

At Drummond Gardens, pass into the inner courtyard and reach the top of the terracing and the full extent and majesty of this garden is suddenly revealed. The dominant feature... more

Isle of Gigha, Argyll & Bute

On the community-owned Isle of Gigha, there are 54 acres of Achamore Gardens. The warming influence of the North Atlantic Drift allows an even greater array of sub-tropical... more

Cupar, Fife

Sir Robert Lorimer designed the Hill of Tarvit gardens in 1906, with formal lawns, yew hedging, flowering borders of perennials, annuals and heathers, and a sunken rose... more

Kennethmont, Huntly, Aberdeenshire

Leith Hall gardens have year round interest including flowering trees and shrubs, roses, fruit, vegetables and ornamental grasses. In summer the zigzag herbaceous border and... more

24 Inveresk Village, Musselburgh, East Lothian

Inveresk Lodge, a hillside garden with stone walls and many unusual plants alongside carefully cultivated herbaceous borders, shrubs and old roses. The Edwardian conservatory... more

Flenders Road, Clarkstone, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Greenbank walled garden has 30 different areas to see, demonstrating different techniques and colour combinations for the amateur gardener. Plants are well labelled and are in... more

Jedburgh, Scottish Borders

Monteviot House Gardens are situated on the banks of the River Teviot. The river garden has been replanted with herbaceous perennials and shrubs, giving a more informal... more

Callendar park, Falkirk

Callendar House Park surrounding Callendar House, includes a Georgian Garden growing traditional plants from the Georgian period. There is also a boating lake, children´s play... more

Banchory, Aberdeenshire

Crathes Castle´s walled garden is really eight gardens, ranging from the formal to the modern. The massive yew hedges were planted as early as 1702, while the Golden Garden... more

St Mary's Road, Melrose, Scottish Borders

The name says it all. Harmony Garden is surrounded by walls and screened by trees, offering a unique sense of peace and tranquillity. Stroll across the lush green lawns and... more

Gordon, Scottish Borders

Mellerstain garden designed by Reginald Bloomfield in 1909 is a series of three balustrade terraces leading to a sweeping lawn descending to a lake. The middle terrace is the... more

Isle of Bute, Argyll & Bute

Mount Stuart´s gardens date back to circa 1717 when the 2nd Earl of Bute started to lay out substantial grounds - the beginning of the three hundred acres of wilderness,... more

Dunoon, Argyll & Bute

Benmore Botanic Garden is in the wonderful woodland setting of the Eachaig Valley, a garden steeped in history and surrounded by dramatic scenery. Boasting a world-famous... more

Roxburghe Estate Office, Kelso, Scottish Borders

The walled garden at Floors Castle is one of the finest kitchen gardens in Scotland. Anna Pavord of the Independent described the summer herbaceous borders as @wondrous' with... more

Maybole, Ayrshire

The `Culzean´ style of the Castle and gardens is reflected in some of the architectural features found throughout the grounds, and the restoration is an on-going process.... more

House of Pitmuies, Forfar, Angus

Summery Pitmuies Gardens have two semi-formal walled gardens adjoining the Georgian House. Sheltering long borders of herbaceous plants, superb delphiniums by the hundred, old... more

Thurso, Highland

The Castle & Gardens of Mey was owned by the Queen Mother who bought the Castle of Mey in 1952 and every year from 1955 to 2001 spent August and part of October at the Castle... more

Biggar, Lanarkshire

Biggar Park garden is a mixture of formal and informal woodland areas, spacious lawns, and unusual trees, shrubs and rhododendrons. It is 700 ft above sea level, so somewhat... more

The Canongate, St Andrews, Fife

St Andrews Botanic Garden moved to its present site at Bassaguard in 1960 and since 1987 has been managed by Fife Council. The design and wide range of plants have won... more

Falkland, Cupar, Fife

Falkland Palace & Garden was designed and cultivated by Percy Cane between 1947 and 1952. There are attractive parterres, herbaceous borders, lush green lawns and many unusual... more

Balmacara, Kyle of Lochalsh, Highland

Gardeners will appreciate Lochalsh Woodland Garden, which blends mature woodland with 20th century underplanting, gardens and terraces with the natural features of the rugged... more

Cairndow, Argyll & Bute

Ardkinglas Woodland Garden is set on a hillside in a peaceful location overlooking Loch Fyne. It is home to many of Britain´s Champion Trees including the `Mightiest Conifer... more

Ellon, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Pitmedden is a breath-taking 17th century garden featuring over 5 miles of box hedging arranged in intricate patterns to form six parterres, filled with some 40,000 plants... more

Glendaruel, Argyll & Bute

Dunans Woodland garden is a heritage garden accessed over the unique A’listed Dunans Bridge designed by Thomas Telford. The walk gives excellent views of the ruined B listed... more

Stair Estates, Rephad, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway

At Castle Kennedy, spring finds snowdrops and daffodils throughout the gardens together with magnolias. The large leaved rhododendrons are in flower, pieris and yellow azaleas... more

Perth, Perth & Kinross

The lawns and formal gardens at Scone Palace lie generally in the open space between the Palace and the Wild Garden and Pinetum, separated by the ancient Gateway of Scone. The... more