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Arduaine Garden
Argyll and Bute
On the A816 at Arduaine Tel. 01852 200 366 Open: no longer open to public 20-acre garden with spectacular rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, Tibetan poppies, Himalayan lilies and other temperate zone plants; woodland garden, ponds; parking
Ardwell House Gardens
Dumfries and Galloway
Ardwell Tel. 01776 860 227 Open: April-end Sep, 10am-5pm; days not given Member of Scotland’s Garden Scheme—gardens open for charity; walled garden; woodland walks; hawthorne avenue; house in grounds built in early 1700s; picnic area; parking
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Balmacara Estate and Lochalsh Woodland Garden
Highlands
Three miles (5km) east of Kyle of Lochalsh On the A87 Tel. 0 1599 566 325 Open: estate, all year, daily; woodland garden, all year, daily, 9am-sunset; reception: April-end Sep, daily 9am-5pm National Trust for Scotland property; crofting estate of over 5000 acres with outstanding views; garden has sheltered walks beside the shores of Loch Alsh; pine, oak and beech trees, rhododendrons, bamboo, ferns, fuchsias and hydrangeas;l hiking trails; visitor centre with detailed information on touch screen display; picnic area; parking in square and Lochalsh house and throughout the estate
Benmore Botanic Garden
Argyll and Bute
Benmore, Dunoon, off the A815 Argyll & Bute Tel. 0 1369 706 261 Open: March-end Oct, daily, 10am-6pm except closes 5pm in March and Oct Formal and informal gardens first started in 1800s; ponds; hillside; bridges; over 400 species and subspecies of rhododendrons; conifers; redwoods; viewpoints; magnolias; Bhutanese and Chilean glades; forest trail; coffee shop; exhibition; shop; plant sales; parking
Bolfracks Garden
Perthshire (Perth and Kinross)
On the A827, 2 miles (3km) west of Aberfeldy Tel. 01887 820 207 Open: April-Oct, daily, from 10am-6pm Four acres with views over the River Tay; walled garden with trees, shrubs, and perennials; burn garden with rhododendrons, azaleas and more; lots of bulbs
Botanic Gardens Glasgow
Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
730 Great Wester Rd, Glasgow Tel. 00141 334 2422 Open: grounds daily, 7am-dusk; glasshouses 10am-6pm; visitor centre, 11am-4pm Conservatory; orchids; arid area; palm house; tropical plant uses demonstrated; tropical fern house; temperte plants; tropical pond; national plant collections; wooded walkways; arboretum; herb garden; herbaceous borders; rhododendrons in spring Web: Botanic Gardens Glasgow
Branklyn Garden
Perthshire (Perth and Kinross)
116 Dundee Rd, Perth Tel. 01738 625 535 Open: Good Friday- end Oct, daily, 10am-5pm; shop times vary National Trust for Scotland property; two acre garden with rare plants, outstanding collection of rhododendrons, alpines, herbaceous and peat-gardens plants. These include the blue Himalayan poppy; national collection of Mylnefield lilies; of special interest to botanists and gardeners; shop, coffee in shop; parking 400 metres from entrance
Brechin Castle Gardens
Angus and Dundee
Dalhousie Estate, Brechin, Angus Tel. 01356 624566 Open: second week July-end first week Aug, by guided tour at 2 and 3.15pm. Historic Houses Assn member. 40 acres of parkland, 13 acre walled garden, kitchen garden, rhododendrons, azaleas Website: Brechin Castle Gardens Centre
Broughton House and Garden
Dumfries and Galloway
12 High St, Kirkcudbright Tel. 01557 330437 Open: house open April-end June and Sep-end Oct, daily noon-5pm; July and Aug open from 10am; garden open Feb-mid April, daily, 11am-4pm; mid April-end June and Sep-end Oct, daily noon-5pm; July and Aug open from 10am; National Trust for Scotland property; house of Scottish artist E A Hornel; two acre garden has a Japanese influence
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Castle Kennedy Gardens
Dumfries and Galloway
Three miles (5km) east of Stranraer On the A75 Tel. 01776 702 024 Open: April-Sep, daily, 10am-5pm 75 acres of gardens provide vistas, sweeping lawns and tree-lined avenues; rhododendrons, azaleas, walled garden, lily pond, water features and conifers; parking; small tea-room Web: Castle Kennedy Gardens
Cluny House Garden
Perthshire (Perth and Kinross)
Cluny House, Aberfeldy, PH15 2JT Tel. 0 1887 820 795 Open: mid Feb-end Oct, daily, 10am-6pm 2.4ha Himalayan/North American woodland garden; overlooks Strathtay valley; dates from 1950; woodland plants; rhododendrons, acers, rowans; birches; giant Himalayan lilies; blue poppies; exotic arisaemas; skunk cabbages; candelabra primulas; extensive collection of Asiatic primulas; Wellingtonia with the widest girth (11m) of conifer in the UK; spring bulbs; red squirrels; parking Web: Cluny House Garden
Clyde View
Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Renfrew, off King’s Inch Rd, Glasgow Tel. NA Open: open parkland Seven acre park with fountains, paths, cycleways, children's play areas, tennis court, picnic areas, artwork, green space, riverside walkway; designed to encourage natural wildlife and flora and fauna; sculptures
Colonsay House
Hebrides
On the island of Colonsay, Inner Hebrides, governed by Argyll. Subtropical gardens.
Colzium House and Walled Garden
Stirlingshire
Off the A803, .5 mile (.8km) east of Kilsyth, Falkirk Tel. 01236 823 281 Open: April-Sep daily, 12noon-7pm; Oct-March on Sat and Sun, from 12-4pm Walled garden with collection of conifers, rare shrubs and trees; woodland walks and heritage museum on site
Craigieburn Gardens
Dumfries and Galloway
Craigieburn House, two miles from Moffat on A708 Tel 0 1683 221 250 Open: mid April-end Oct, Tue-Sun, 10.30am-6.30pm Five acre garden and nursery; traditional country garden; classic and casual areas; mixed perennial borders; blue poppies, primulas, giant lilies; rose garden; bog garden; waterfall walk; autumn garden; parking
Crarae Garden
Argyll and Bute
Crarae, Inveraray Tel. 0 1546 886 614 Informal Himalayan style woodland with a gorge, burn, waterfalls, and cliffs; exotic plants and shrubs include blue poppies; rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, and magnolias in spring; national collection of southern beech; begun in 1912 by Lady Campbell
Crathes Castle Gardens
Grampian (Aberdeenshire and Moray)
Three miles (5km) east of Banchory 15 miles west of Aberdeen, on the A93 Tel. 0 1330 844 525 Open: garden and grounds, all year, daily, 9am-sunset; castle, Nov-23 Dec and Jan-3rd week March, weekends, 10.30am-3.45pm; 3rd week March-3nd Oct, daily, 10.30am-4.45pm National Trust for Scotland property; tower house begun in 1553; turrets, gargoyles, superb painted ceilings, vaulted kitchen chambers and prison hole; 3.75 acres of eight walled gardens of beautiful shape, colour and design that include herbaceous borders and many unusual plants; Visitor Centre with exhibits and displays; grounds, nature trails
Cruickshank Botanic Garden
Grampian (Aberdeenshire and Moray)
St. Machar Drive, Aberdeen On the A90 Tel. 01224 272 704 Open: all year, Mon-Fri, 9am-4:30pm; May-Sep, also open Sat-Sun, from 2-5pm Large collection of shrubs, herbaceous and alpine plants and trees, rock garden, water gardens
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Dawyck Botanic Garden
Borders
Stobo, Borders, on the B712 8 miles south-east of Pebbles Tel. 01721 760 254 Open: daily, Feb-end Nov, 10am; closes April-Sep at 6pm; March and Oct, closes 5pm; Feb and Nov, closes 4pm A garden of the Royal Botanic Garden; historic arboretum; conservatory; flowering trees; shrubs; specimen trees; herbaceous plants; light refreshments; visitor centre; parking; winner of 5 star award
Dirnanean Estate Garden
Perthshire (Perth and Kinross)
Enochdhu, Blairgowrie, PH10 7PD Tel. 0 1250 881 400 Open: June-end Aug, daily, 11am-5.30pm; also for special events Historic Houses Association member; working highland estate; 1.5 hectare garden; hill scenery; walks through lawn and shrubbery; old trees; rhododendrons; restored walled garden with herbaceous border and rockery; apple orchard; pond; vegetable garden; conservatory; peacocks; red, fallow and roe deer; red squirrels; views; groups by prior booking; self catering houses
Dochfour Gardens
Highlands
Six miles (10km) south of Inverness On the A82 Tel. 01463 861 218 Open: April-Sep, Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm Victorian terraced garden with views over Loch Dochfour; specimen trees, topiary, rhododendrons, daffodils, water garden
Drummond Castle Gardens
Perthshire (Perth and Kinross)
On the A85 at Muthill, near Crief Tel. 01764 681 257 Open: Easter weekend; May-end Oct, daily, 2-6pm Scotland’s most important formal gardens; in the Italian parterre style approached by a beech-lined drive; castle is not open to the public.
Dunninald House and Gardens
Angus and Dundee
Two miles south of Montrose Between A92 and the sea Tel. 0 1674 672 030 Open: July, Thu-Sun, house from 1-5pm, garden froom noon-5.30pm Historic Houses Association member; owned by Stansfeld family; third house on the site; designed by James Gillispie Graham in Gothic Revival style; completed 1824; 18th century gardens; wild garden; beech avenue; walled garden; specimin trees and shrubs; woodland flowers; 18th century greenhouse; parking Web: Dunninald
Dunskey Gardens
Dumfries and Galloway
Dunskey, Port Patrick, Stranraer Tel. 01776 810 211 Open: daily, 10am-5pm; months not given on website 18th century walled garden with pond and sculptures; glasshouses; tropical plants; snowdrops; maze; plant sales; tea-room; shop; parking Web: Dunskey Gardens
Duthie Park and Winter Gardens
Grampian (Aberdeenshire and Moray)
On Polmuir Rd, Aberdeen On the A90 Tel. 01224 585 310 Open: all year, daily from 9:30am 45 acres of parkland with gardens and glasshouses.
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Finlaystone Estate, House and Gardens
Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
On A8 Greenock Rd, Langbank, Renfrewshire 2.5 miles (4km) west of the end of M8 (junction 31), a few miles west of Glasgow airport Tel. 0 1475 540 505 (country estate); 0 1475 540 530 (house office) Open: estate, year round, daily, 10am-5pm; visitor centre, April-end Sep, daily, 11am-5pm, until 4pm Oct-March; tea-room weekends only in winter; house not open to public but for hire for weddings and events 140 acres of woodlands with walks and wildlife including deer, fox, squirrel, and wintering birds on mud flats; 10 acres of gardens with walled garden, lawns, herbaceous borders, hedges; special events; play area; tea-room; shop; visitor center; Clan MacMillan centre; picnic and barbeque areas; parking Web: Finlaystone Country Estate Web: Finlaystone House
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Galloway House Gardens
Dumfries and Galloway
Garlieston, Newton Stewart Minor estate road, signposted from Galieston crossroads Tel. 0 1988 600 680 Open: March-end Oct, 10am–5pm 721 acre estate on shores of Solway Firth; coastal spring garden on shores of Solway Firth; once part of Galloway house estate; walks in the grounds; woodland and walled gardens; snowdrops (more than 20 varieties); daffodils; bluebells; collection of rhododendron and azaleas; beech trees; Douglas fir; oak; parking Web: Galloway House Gardens
Geilston Garden
Argyll and Bute
Cardross Tel. 0 844 493 2219 Open: April-end Oct, 9.30am-5pm Historic Scotland property; late 17th century garden with a fruit and vegetable area, walled garden, wooded glen, waterfall, and burn; walled garden has giant Wellingtonia tree and azaleas; bluebells and wood anemones bloom in spring
Glenwhan Gardens
Dumfries and Galloway
Glenwhan House, Dunragit, near Stranraer Tel. 01581 400222 Open: March-end Sep, daily, 10am-5.30pm 12 acre hillside garden; wildflower walk; tea-room; parking Web: Glenwhan Gardens
Greenbank Garden
Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
Flenders Rd, Clarkston, Greater Glasgow Off the A77/A726 Tel. 0 0141 616 5126 Open: all year, daily, 9:30am-sunset; shop and tearoom, Good Fri-end Oct, daily, 11am-5pm; Nov-Good Fri, Sat and Sun, 2-4pm; house Good Fri-end Oct, Sun, 2-4pm National Trust for Scotland property; 2.5 acre walled garden built in grounds of Georgian house; 30 areas with 3600 named plants; ornamental plants, annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees; of particular interest to owners of small gardens with guided walk and practical demonstrations; picnic area, parking; shop, tea-room
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Harmony Garden
The Borders
St Mary’s Rd, Melrose On the A72 Tel. 01721 722 502 Open: Good Fri-end Sep, Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun,1-5pm National Trust for Scotland property; walled garden with lawns, herbaceous and mixed borders, vegetable and fruit areas and spring bulbs. 19th century house on the grounds not open to the public except by hire; pay and display 200 metres
Hirsel Gardens and Country Park
The Borders
West of Coldstream, off the A697 Tel. 01890 882 834 Open: grounds daily during daylight hours; museum in grounds open weekdays, 10am-5pm; weekends, noon-5pm Spring flowers and rhododendrons; displays of estate life in Homestead Museum on the grounds
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Inveresk Lodge Garden
Edinburgh and the Lothians
24 Inveresk Village, Musselburgh, Lothian Tel. 0131 665 1855 Open: all year, daily, 10am-6pm or dusk if earlier National Trust for Scotland property; terraced walled garden in historic village of Inveresk; awarded Garden of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society; herbaceous borders, shrubs and old roses, exotic tree ferns, scented plants; woodland walk with ancient trees and pond; restored Edwardian conservatory and aviary; lodge not open to public; picnic area; parking
Inverewe Gardens
Highlands
On the A832 near Poolewe, Ross-shire On shores of Loch Ewe Tel. 0 1445 781 200 Open: garden, Good Fri-end Oct, daily, 9:30am-9pm or sunset if earlier; Nov-Good Fri, daily, 9:30am-4pm; Visitor Centre and shop, Good Fri-end Sep, daily, 9:30am-5:30pm; Oct until 4pm; restaurant, Good Fri-end Sep, daily, 10am-5pm; Oct, daily, 10am-4pm National Trust for Scotland property; guided garden walks mid May to early Sep, Mon through Fri at 1:30pm; exotic plants include Himalayan rhododendrons, Tasmanian eucalyptus and South African, New Zealand and Chilean plants and much more; picnic area, parking; self-service restaurant; shop For photos and more details see our article Inverewe Garden
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Kailzie Gardens
Borders
Kailzie, Peebles (2.5 miles from town centre); EH45 9HT Tel. 0 1721 720007 Open: daily during entire year; April-end Oct, walled and wild gardens, wood walks 11am-5.30pm; Nov-March wild garden and wood walks only during daylight hours Wild garden has snowdrops (part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival), daffodils, bluebells; osprey viewing; woodland walks; wild garden; walled garden of 1811 has old fashioned roses, laburnum walk; azaleas and rhododendron; greenhouses; herbaceous border; wild birds; shop, restaurant, tea-room, children’s area, picnic area For photos and more information see our article Kailzie Gardens Web: Kailzie Gardens
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Logan Botanic Garden
Dumfries and Galloway
On minor road off the A716, 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Ardwell; 14 miles south Stranraer Tel. 01776 860 231 Open: March-end Oct, daily, 10am-6pm (April-Sep); 10am-5pm (March and Oct); Feb, Sun only, 10am-4pm Exotic southern hemisphere garden; fish pond; folly; castellated keeper’s house; bathhouse; woodland garden; Discovery Centre tells about the garden; salad bar; shop; parking
Logan House Gardens
Dumfries and Galloway
Port Logan, by Stranraer, near Ardwell village Tel. 01483 225 436 Open: 3rd week March-end Aug, 9am-6pm; Feb-3rd week March, 10am-6pm 1701 three storey Queen Anne House; rare exotic tropical plants and shrubs; hybrid rhododendrons; lawns; woodland; parking
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Malleny Garden
Edinburgh and the Lothians
Off the A70 at Balerno 3 miles (5km) south of Edinburgh Tel. 0131 449 2283 Open: all year, daily, 10am-6pm or dusk if earlier National Trust for Scotland property; three-acre walled garden with collection of old-fashioned roses and herbaceous borders; National Bonsai Collection for Scotland; 400-yea-old clipped yew trees, woodland walk
Megginch Castle Gardens
Perthshire (Perth and Kinross)
Eight miles (13km) east of Perth On the A90 Tel. 01821 642 222 Open: April-Oct on Wed from 2:30-6pm; in Aug, daily from 2:30-6pm 1000-year-old yew trees, walled kitchen garden, parterre, topiary, dovecote; 15th century castle (not open to the public) in the grounds
Meikleour Hedge
Perthshire (Perth and Kinross)
On the A984/A93 near Meikleour and south of Rattray A living hedge planted in 1746 and is the tallest hedge in the world at 100 ft (30m) high; spans 586 yards (539m); located right on the highway, so drive slowly by for best viewing For photos and more information see our article Meikleour Hedge
Mertoun House Gardens
The Borders
Off the A68/A699 at St. Boswell’s Tel. 01835 823 236 Open: April-Sep, weekends and Bank Holiday Mon, 2-6pm 26 acres of grounds with walled garden and dovecote
Mount Stuart Gardens and Grounds
Argyll and Bute
Isle of Bute Tel. 01700 503877 Open: daily, 3rd week March, April, Oct, daily by guided tour (times on website); May-Sep, daily, free flow and guided tours, 11am-5pm; for full details see website Children’s adventure play area; picnic area; tea-room; shop Web: Mount Stuart For photos and more on the gardens go to Mt Stuart Gardens and grounds
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Pitmedden Garden
Grampian (Aberdeenshire and Moray)
On the A920, 1 mile (1.6km) west of Pitmedden Tel. 01651 842 352 Open: garden, Visitor Centre, museum, grounds, May-end Sep, daily 10am-5:30pm Formal garden with elaborate floral designs, first created in the 17th century; formal garden is best visited in July and August when 30-40,000 annuals are in bloom; herb and wildlife gardens; woodland walk and nature trail where rare breeds of livestock or endangered species can be viewed. Museum of Farming Life on the 100-acre estate has implements, artifacts and domestic utensils.
Pitmuies Garden
Angus and Dundee
House of Pitmuies, Forfar, Angus, .5 mile west of Friockheim
Tel. 01241 828245
Open: April-Oct, daily, 10am-5pm.
Historic Houses Assn member. Two semi-formal walled gardens, borders, delphiniums, old fashioned roses, spring bulbs, dovecot.
Website: Pitmuies Garden
Priorwood Garden and Dried Flower Shop
The Borders
Melrose, off the A6091 next to the Abbey Tel. 01896 822 493 Open: Shop: Jan-end March, Mon-Sat, noon-4pm; April-24th Dec, Mon-Sat, from 10am-5pm, Sun from 1-5pm; Garden open Good Fri-24 Dec, same as shop National Trust for Scotland property; orchard includes historic apple trees; most of the plants grown are suitable for drying; flower arrangements for sale in shop; courses on flower arrangement offered; picnic area, pay and display parking; near Harmony Garden
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Royal Botanic Garden
Edinburgh and the Lothians
Edinburgh, off the A902 One mile (1.6km) north of the city centre Tel. 0131 552 7171 Open: daily, 10am; closing times: Nov- Feb, 4pm; March and Oct, 6pm; April-Sep, 7pm 70 acres of landscaped grounds and gardens; glasshouses range from tropical to desert; orchids; rhododendrons; Scottish heath garden; rock garden; arboretum; herbaceous borders; woodland garden; Queen Mother's Memorial Garden; special events; cafe; restaurant Web: Royal Botanic Garden
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Teviot Water Gardens
The Borders
On the B6400/A698, south of Kelso Tel. 01835 830 380 Open: April-Oct, daily, noon-5pm River garden with herbaceous shrubs, rose garden, unusual conifers; water garden of islands linked by bridges
Threave Garden
Dumfries and Galloway
One mile west of Castle Douglas Off the A75 Tel. 01556 502 575 Open: estate all year, daily from 9:30am-5pm; walled garden and glasshouses, all year, daily from 9:30am-5pm; Visitor Centre, restaurant, shop, plant centre and exhibition, varying times, check website of National Trust for Scotland; house by guided tour April-end Oct, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun, 11am-3.30pm with timed ticket (book in advance). National Trust for Scotland property; 64 acres include 200 varieties of daffodils; herbaceous beds, heather garden, rock garden, rose garden, conifers; trees, walled garden. Scottish baronial house in grounds; Countryside Centre with exhibition; estate trails and bird hides; picnic area, shop, restaurant
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Younger Botanic Gardens
Argyll and Bute
Benmore, 7 miles (11km) north of Dunoon, Argyll On the A815 Tel. 01369 706 261 Open: March-end Oct, daily 9:30am-6pm An outstation of Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden; magnificent collection of rhododendrons, avenue of tall redwoods, trails, and hillside woodlands with scenic overlooks
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