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... 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... 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... 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 serpentine... 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... more

House of Pitmuies, by 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 fashioned roses... 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... 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... 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.... 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... more

Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perth & Kinross  
Blair Castle garden with its highly unusual formal landscape from the 1730s, has geometrical avenues radiating into the surrounding woodlands. The vast, walled Hercules garden, from... 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... 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 beneath a canopy of... 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... 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... more

Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh  
The Royal Botanic Garden, known locally as the `Botanics´, was established way back in 1670 and is Scotland´s premier garden. Tender plants are an important part... 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.... 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 are... 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... more

Dunragit, by 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... 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... 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... 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 and aviary... 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 area... 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

Balerno, Mid-Lothian  
Malleny is the garden to visit for a few hours of quiet contemplation around beautiful surroundings. Renowned for its flamboyant plantings of old fashioned roses arranged... more

Isle of Arran, North 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... more

Melrose, Scottish Borders  
The gardens at Abbotsford offer something for everyone, a Walled Garden, Woodland Walk or walk down to the River Tweed.... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... more

Maybole, South 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... more

Biggar, South 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... more

Isla of Gigha, Argyll & Bute  
Achamore Gardens are a magnificent tapestry of camellias, primulas, daffodils, azaleas and various sub-tropical shrubs as well as rhododendron cultivated by Sir James Horlicks in the... 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... 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... more

Arduaine, by Oban, Argyll, 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... 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

Crarae, by 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,... 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... more

Craignure, Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute  
12 acres of spectacular gardens surround Torosay Castle, including formal terraces covered in roses, other climbers and perennials. The many tender plants that grow outside benefit... 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... 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... more

Cawdor Castle, Nairn, Highland  
The oldest garden north east of Cawdor Castle was enclosed with walls and bastions in 1620, and cultivated in the old fashioned manner where soft fruits,... 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´... 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... more

Balmacara, by 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 coastline. Paths... more