Stobshiel House
Humbie EH36 5PDMr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward
Directions: On the B6368 Haddington/Humbie road; sign to Stobshiel one mile. Find using what3words: jumbo.hides.blogs
Kirkton Manor House
Peebles EH45 9JHMrs Rosemary Thorburn
Directions: Turn off the A72 west of Neidpath Castle, signposted to Kirkton Manor. After crossing the River Tweed, enter a garden gate which is a mile downhill, opposite a Beware Horses sign.
Shepherd House
Inveresk, Musselburgh EH21 7THSir Charles and Lady Fraser
Directions: The garden is near Musselburgh. From the A1 take the A6094 exit signposted Wallyford and Dalkeith and follow signs to Inveresk.
Knock Newhouse
Lochgair PA31 8RZMrs Hew Service
Directions: On the A83. The house is not visible from the road. From Lochgilphead, a ½ mile south of Lochgair Hotel and on the left-hand side of the road, and from Inveraray on the right-hand side of the road a ½ mile after the Lochgair Hotel; the drive opening is marked and enters the woods. Bus Route - Inveraray to Lochgilphead
Braevallich Farm
by Dalmally PA33 1BUMr Philip Bowden-Smith
Directions: South-east of Loch Awe on the B840, 15 miles from Cladich, seven miles from Ford.
Strachur Flower & Woodland Gardens
Strachur PA27 8BXSir Charles and Lady Maclean
Directions: Turn off the A815 at Strachur House Farm entrance. Park in farm square. Bus Dunoon - Inveraray. From Edinburgh/Glasgow take the ferry from Gourock to Dunoon.
Tinnisburn Plants
Upper Millsteads, Canonbie DG14 0RYHelen Knowles
National Plant Collection: Scilla (Chionodoxa)
Directions: Take the B6357 north from Canonbie. At Harelaw turn left onto the B6318 and after 1 mile turn right onto our track. It is 1.5 miles long and is untarmacked but suitable for all vehicles. Just drive slowly and carefully.
Woodfall Gardens
Glasserton DG8 8LYRoss and Liz Muir
Directions: Two miles south-west of Whithorn at junction off A746 and A747 (directly behind Glasserton Church).
Shepherd House
Inveresk, Musselburgh EH21 7THSir Charles and Lady Fraser
Directions: The garden is near Musselburgh. From the A1 take the A6094 exit signposted Wallyford and Dalkeith and follow signs to Inveresk.
Broadwoodside
Gifford EH41 4JQAnna and Robert Dalrymple
Directions: On the B6355 going out of Gifford towards Pencaitland, at the Golf Course junction.
Inchmarlo Retirement Village Garden
Inchmarlo, Banchory AB31 4ALSkene Enterprises (Aberdeen) Ltd
Directions: From Aberdeen via North Deeside Road on the A93, one mile west of Banchory turn right at the main gate to the Inchmarlo Estate.
Brooklands
Crocketford DG2 8QHMr and Mrs Robert Herries
Directions: Turn off the A712 Crocketford to New Galloway Road one mile outside Crocketford at the Gothic gatehouse (on the right travelling north).
Moray Place and Bank Gardens
Edinburgh EH3 6BXThe residents of the Moray Feu
Directions: Bank Gardens enter by the gate at the top of Doune Terrace. Moray Place enter by the north gate in Moray Place.
Ross Priory
Gartocharn G83 8NLUniversity of Strathclyde
Directions: Ross Priory is one and a half miles off the A811 at Gartocharn. Bus from Balloch to Gartocharn.
Culzean
Maybole KA19 8LEThe National Trust for Scotland
Directions: On the A719 twelve miles south of Ayr, four miles west of Maybole. Bus 60 Stagecoach, Ayr/Girvan via Maidens to the entrance. One mile walk downhill from the stop to the Castle/Visitor Centre.
Gray Cottage
23 Church Road, Liff, Dundee DD2 5NNGraham Haddow
Directions: Liff village is two miles north west of Dundee. Gray Cottage is next to the only church in Liff. The church steeple is the landmark and the cottage is down the track to the left.
Kilbryde Castle
Dunblane FK15 9NFSir James and Lady Campbell
Directions: Three miles from Dunblane and Doune, off the A820 between Dunblane and Doune. On Scotland’s Gardens Scheme open days the garden is signposted from the A820.
Brechin Castle
Brechin DD9 6SGThe Earl and Countess of Dalhousie
Directions: A90 southernmost exit to Brechin, one mile past Brechin Castle Centre, castle gates are on the right.
Kilsyth Gardens
Allanfauld Road G65 9DEMr George Murdoch, Mr and Mrs Alan Patrick
Directions: Turn off the A803 into Parkburn Road up to the crossroads (parking attendant will advise on parking). The 89 bus Glasgow - Kilsyth has a stop at the crossroads a couple of minutes walk to the gardens. The nearest station is Croy, then take the bus 147 or 344 to Kilsyth.
Kirklands
Saline KY12 9TSPeter and Gill Hart
Directions: Junction 4, M90, then B914. Parking in the centre of the village, then a short walk to the garden. Limited disabled parking at Kirklands.
Earlshall Castle
Leuchars KY16 0DPPaul & Josine Veenhuijzen
Directions: On Earlshall Road, three-quarters of a mile east of Leuchars Village (off A919).
Corsock House
Corsock, Castle Douglas DG7 3DJThe Ingall family
Directions: Off the A75, Dumfries is 14 miles, Castle Douglas is ten miles, Corsock Village is half-mile on the A712.
Dundonnell House
Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QWDundonnell Estates
Champion Trees: Yew and Holly
Directions: Turn off the A835 at Braemore on to the A832. After 11 miles take the Badralloch turn for a ½ mile.
Quercus Garden Plants
Whitmuir Farm, West Linton EH46 7BBRona Dodds
Directions: On the A701, four miles south of the Leadburn junction or two miles north of West Linton.
Lindores House
by Newburgh KY14 6JDRobert and Elizabeth Turcan & John and Eugenia Turcan
Directions: Off A913 two miles east of Newburgh. Bus from Cupar.
Swallows Rest
Lindores KY14 6JDStuart & Elaine Ingram
Directions: Two miles east of Newburgh on the A913 past Den of Lindores, on the left, house with a white door with a stained glass panel of a swallow scene. The garden is opening on 2 June in conjunction with Lindores House - see above listing. As there is limited parking at Swallows Rest, visitors are advised to park at, and walk from, Lindores House.
West Leas
Bonchester Bridge TD9 8TDMr and Mrs Robert Laidlaw
Directions: Signposted off the Jedburgh/Bonchester Bridge Road.
Norton House
1 North Deeside Road, Kincardine O'Neil, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 5AAAndrew and Nicola Bradford
Directions: Situated on the A93 at the eastern end of Kincardine O'Neil. Accessible by bus, the Stagecoach 201 service.
Coldoch
Blairdrummond, Stirling FK9 4XDDavid & Kim Stewart and Tim Black
Directions: Signed from the A84. Take the A873 for Aberfoyle, after just under one mile turn left on to Coldoch Road, B8031 and continue for approximately half a mile. Wrought iron gates on the left mark the entrance.
Cowhill Tower
Holywood DG2 0RLMr and Mrs P Weatherall
Directions: Holywood is one-and-a-half miles off the A76, five miles north of Dumfries.
Barnbeth House
Clevans Road, Bridge of Weir PA11 3RSLaura Brown, Head Gardener; Dylan Brown, Assistant Gardener
Directions: From the A761 in Bridge of Weir, turn onto Prieston Road leading to Clevans Road, drive past Ranfurly Castle Golf Club. Turn right to stay on Clevans Road. Barnbeth is approx 1 mile outside Bridge of Weir on Clevans Road. There are cross country routes here from Lochwinnoch but this is the easiest route.
Ardverikie with Aberarder
Kinloch Laggan, Newtonmore PH20 1BXThe Fielden family, Mrs P Laing and Mrs E T Smyth-Osbourne
Directions: On the A86 between Newtonmore and Spean Bridge. Ardverikie House entrance is at the east end of Loch Laggan via the bridge by Gatelodge. Aberarder Lodge entrance is about 200 metres west of the Ardverikie entrance, next to the small cottage.
Shepherd House
Inveresk, Musselburgh EH21 7THSir Charles and Lady Fraser
Directions: The garden is near Musselburgh. From the A1 take the A6094 exit signposted Wallyford and Dalkeith and follow signs to Inveresk.
Stobshiel House
Humbie EH36 5PDMr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward
Directions: On the B6368 Haddington/Humbie road; sign to Stobshiel one mile. Find using what3words: jumbo.hides.blogs
Kirkton Manor House
Peebles EH45 9JHMrs Rosemary Thorburn
Directions: Turn off the A72 west of Neidpath Castle, signposted to Kirkton Manor. After crossing the River Tweed, enter a garden gate which is a mile downhill, opposite a Beware Horses sign.
Bradystone House
Murthly PH1 4EWMrs James Lumsden
Directions: From south/north follow the A9 to Bankfoot, then signs to Murthly. At the crossroads in Murthly take the private road to Bradystone.
Cloan
by Auchterarder PH3 1PPNeil Mitchison
Directions: From the A823, just south of the A9, follow the small road heading north-east, signposted Duchally. Continue for approximately two-and-a-half miles, turn right at the sign Coulshill. Continue for just under half-a-mile. Follow the signs for car parking.
Dirleton Village
Dirleton EH39 5EHThe Gardeners of Dirleton & Historic Scotland
Directions: By car - two miles west of North Berwick off the A198. By public transport — East Coast buses X5 and 124 from Edinburgh.
Castle Kennedy Gardens
Stranraer DG9 8SJThe Earl and Countess of Stair
Champion Trees: 95 in total; including 12 British, 30 Scottish, 44 for Dumfries and Galloway and 9 trees described as ‘otherwise remarkable’.
Directions: On the A75, five miles east of Stranraer. The nearest train station is in Stranraer. The garden is on a local bus route.
Ardchattan Priory
North Connel PA37 1RQMrs Sarah Troughton
Directions: Oban 10 miles. From north, turn left off the A828 at Barcaldine onto the B845 for six miles. From east or from Oban on the A85, cross Connel Bridge and turn first right, proceed east on Bonawe Road.
Tillytoghills Steading
Fettercairn AB30 1YJVeronica and Steve Engel
Directions: On the B966 half way between Edzell and Fettercairn.
Dean Gardens
Edinburgh EH4 1QEDean Gardens Management Committee
Directions: Entrance at Ann Street or Eton Terrace.
Tinnisburn Plants
Upper Millsteads, Canonbie DG14 0RYHelen Knowles
National Plant Collection: Scilla (Chionodoxa)
Directions: Take the B6357 north from Canonbie. At Harelaw turn left onto the B6318 and after 1 mile turn right onto our track. It is 1.5 miles long and is untarmacked but suitable for all vehicles. Just drive slowly and carefully.
Blair Castle Gardens
Blair Atholl PH18 5TLBlair Charitable Trust
Directions: Off A9, follow signs to Blair Castle, Blair Atholl.
Bradystone House
Murthly PH1 4EWMrs James Lumsden
Directions: From south/north follow the A9 to Bankfoot, then signs to Murthly. At the crossroads in Murthly take the private road to Bradystone.
River Garden, The Restoration of Auchincruive
The Bothy Office, Auchincruive KA6 5AEAndrew, head gardener
Directions: River Garden is located two minutes by car from the main Whitletts roundabout at the junction of the A77/B743. At the roundabout, take the B743 turn signposted Mossblown. At the bend in the road turn right into the Nellie’s Gate entrance at bus stop KA65.
The Abercairny Garden
Abercairny House, Crieff PH7 3NQLiz O'Donnell
Directions: Turn south off the A85 at the New Fowlis crossroads, following signs. Turn right into the estate grounds after 1.2 miles (opposite Kintocher Farm on the left) and follow the drive for one mile past Abercairny House on the left. Car parking for the gardens is in the car park opposite the castellated stables venue.
St Bride's Cottage
South Kingennie, Broughty Ferry DD5 3PAAlison and Donald Gordon
Directions: From Kellas take the minor road signed Murroes Church for approximately one mile to some steading houses and turn left up the farm track immediately before them. St Bride’s is the first house on the left with the conservatory and solar panels.
6 Scott Crescent
Hillside, by Montrose, Angus DD10 9ELKevin and Carol Pirie
Directions: Coming from Montrose, drive over Victoria Bridge, bear left at traffic lights (A937). Continue onwards and go under the rail bridge at Hillside, continue to follow the road, take the 4th exit on the left (Dickson Avenue) then 1st right into Scott Crescent. App What3words: payout.baseless.positives
Woodfall Gardens
Glasserton DG8 8LYRoss and Liz Muir
Directions: Two miles south-west of Whithorn at junction off A746 and A747 (directly behind Glasserton Church).
The Abercairny Garden
Abercairny House, Crieff PH7 3NQLiz O'Donnell
Directions: Turn south off the A85 at the New Fowlis crossroads, following signs. Turn right into the estate grounds after 1.2 miles (opposite Kintocher Farm on the left) and follow the drive for one mile past Abercairny House on the left. Car parking for the gardens is in the car park opposite the castellated stables venue.
Kirkside of Lochty
Menmuir, by Brechin DD9 6RYEd and Fi Troughton
Directions: From the A90, take Careston/Fern/Menmuir turn just south of Brechin. Proceed towards Menmuir for about 2 miles. The garden is on the left behind beech hedge.
Glenkyllachy
Tomatin IV13 7YAMr and Mrs Philip Mackenzie
Directions: Turn off the A9 at Tomatin and take the Coignafearn/Garbole single-track road down the north-side of the River Findhorn, there is a cattle grid and gate on the right 500 yards AFTER the humpback bridge and the sign to Farr.
Congalton House
North Berwick EH39 5JLClare and John Carson
Directions: On the B1347 between Haddington and North Berwick.
Southdean Mill
Southdean Mill, Chesters, Hawick TD9 8TLLinda and Brian Falconer
Directions: 400m from Chesters village on the A6088 heading towards Newcastle, there is a farm track on the left.
Kirkbrae House
Culross KY12 8JDSandra Bannister
Directions: The garden is located on Kirk Street. On leaving the lower village start to climb up to the Abbey, the garden gates open directly onto Kirk Street. Car parking is either below the garden or near the Abbey. Buses come into the village from Dunfermline and Kincardine
Barrmill Community Garden
Barrmill Park and Gardens KA15 1HWThe Barrmill Conservation Group
Directions: From Stewarton take the A735 to Dunlop, go left down Main Street B706 to Burnhouse, over at crossroads to Barrmill B706. From Lugton south on the A736, take the right at Burnhouse, B706 to Barrmill. From Glasgow on the M8 take J28a signposted Irvine, on Beith bypass take the left at B706 to Barrmill.
25 Warriston Drive - The Cactus Collection
25 Warriston Drive Edinburgh EH3 5LYPhilip Berry
Directions: From Canonmills, head north on Inverleith Row. Fourth on right is Warriston Drive. Bus 23, 27, 8 and 9 are on Inverleith Row: stop is for Warriston Drive.
The Moorhouse
Duns TD11 3RYMike and Bridget Bevan
Directions: Ignore your SatNav once you have left the A6112. From Duns, take the A6112 towards Grantshouse. Ignore the left-hand turn (B6355) signposted Abbey St Bathans. Proceed through the village of Preston and 3 miles further on, turn left signposted Edin's Hall Broch. Continue up the hill for 1½ miles and you will see The Moorhouse (painted yellow) on the right. From the A1, turn off at Grantshouse onto the A6112, signposted Duns. After 3½ miles, turn right signposted Edin's Hall Brock. Continue up the hill for 1½ miles and you will see The Moorhouse (painted yellow) on the right.
The Gardens of Milton of Campsie
Milton of Campsie G66 8EAThe Gardeners of Milton Campsie
Directions: From Glasgow, Kirkintilloch, Bishopbriggs bus numbers X85, 89, 88. By road, B757. By SatNav use postcode G66 8EU and follow SGS yellow road signs. There is free parking at the church and at other various signposted sites. Lillyburn House is in the corner of Campsie Road and Cottonmill Drive.
Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden
Tyninghame House, Dunbar EH42 1XWMrs C Gwyn, Tyninghame Gardens Ltd
Directions: Gates on the A198 at Tyninghame Village. Bus 120.
Merchiston Cottage
16 Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH10 5ELEsther Mendelssohn
Directions: Near Holy Corner, opposite George Watson's College School. Take Lothian Buses 11 or 16.
The Hewke
Lockerbie, Dumfries DG11 2JYMr and Mrs Colin Endacott
Champion Trees: Tulip and Walnut
Directions: Take B7076 north from Lockerbie & after 2 miles, join B723 signposted to Boreland & Eskdalemuir. Continue past junction for Sibbaldbie & after 500 yards, just before road bears right , cross small stone bridge on the right .
Brantwoode and High Glenan
24a Queen Street, Helensburgh G84 9LGTricia and Tom Stewart
Directions: Brantwoode is the middle house behind Helensburgh Upper Station. Parking either in W. Lennox Dr or Rossdhu Dr. High Glenan is approximately ½ mile along Queen Street from its junction with Sinclair Street on the right hand side.
Earlshall Castle
Leuchars KY16 0DPPaul & Josine Veenhuijzen
Directions: On Earlshall Road, three-quarters of a mile east of Leuchars Village (off A919).
Gifford Bank
Gifford EH41 4JEMr and Mrs Austin
Directions: When leaving Gifford on the B6355 Edinburgh Road, Gifford Bank is the last property on the right before the de-restriction signs. Regular Gifford Circle bus service from Haddington.
The Bield at Blackruthven
Blackruthven House, Tibbermore PH1 1PYThe Bield Christian Co Ltd
Directions: From Dundee or Edinburgh, follow signs for Glasgow, Stirling and Crianlarich which lead onto the Perth bypass. Head west on the A85 signed to Crieff/Crianlarich to West Huntingtower. Turn left at the crossroads to Madderty/Tibbermore. The entrance is left after a half-mile passing the gate lodge on your right. Parking signed to right at the steading.
2 Panmure Terrace
Dundee DD3 6HPJanet Ireland
Directions: The garden is situated behind Dudhope Park. The best approach from the centre of town is up Barrack Road.
Ruthven House
Coldstream TD12 4JUKeith and Karen Fountain
Directions: Four miles north of Coldstream on the old Duns road.
Middle Cairncake
Cuminestown, Turriff AB53 5YSNick and Penny Orpwood
Directions: Middle Cairncake is on the A9170 between New Deer and Cuminestown. It is clearly signposted.
The Old Schoolhouse
Kilry PH11 8HUCarol and Richard Till
Directions: From Perth take A94 to Coupar Angus and just before Meigle take the B954 and follow signs to Glen Isla and then to Kilry, signed to the left. Follow road past Kilry Church then downhill, past former Kilry Primary School and continue for ½ mile until reaching The Old Schoolhouse on the left. From Dundee take the A923 to Muirhead and then B954 to Meigle, turn right up B954 towards Glen Isla and then follow signs as above.
Southwick House
Southwick DG2 8AHMr and Mrs R H L Thomas
Directions: On the A710 near Caulkerbush. Dalbeattie 7 miles, Dumfries 17 miles.
Whitehouse & Grange Bowling Club
18a Hope Terrace, Edinburgh EH9 2ARWhitehouse & Grange Bowling Club
Directions: Heading south on Marchmont Road, cross over Strathearn Road onto Kilgraston Road, past the church on the left side and take the first turning on the right. Buses: 5, 9 and 24 to Beaufort Road stops.
Craigfoodie
Dairsie KY15 4RUMr and Mrs James Murray
Directions: On A91 from Cupar to St Andrews turn left at Dairsie School then follow signs.
Dougarie
Isle of Arran KA27 8EBMrs S C Gibbs
Directions: Five miles from Blackwaterfoot. Regular ferry sailing from Ardrossan and Claonaig (Argyll). Information from Caledonian MacBrayne, Gourock, T: 01475 650100. Parking is free.
Shepherd House
Inveresk, Musselburgh EH21 7THSir Charles and Lady Fraser
Directions: The garden is near Musselburgh. From the A1 take the A6094 exit signposted Wallyford and Dalkeith and follow signs to Inveresk.
Stobshiel House
Humbie EH36 5PDMr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward
Directions: On the B6368 Haddington/Humbie road; sign to Stobshiel one mile. Find using what3words: jumbo.hides.blogs
Kirkton Manor House
Peebles EH45 9JHMrs Rosemary Thorburn
Directions: Turn off the A72 west of Neidpath Castle, signposted to Kirkton Manor. After crossing the River Tweed, enter a garden gate which is a mile downhill, opposite a Beware Horses sign.
Bradystone House
Murthly PH1 4EWMrs James Lumsden
Directions: From south/north follow the A9 to Bankfoot, then signs to Murthly. At the crossroads in Murthly take the private road to Bradystone.
Fountainbank
5 Back Station Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian EH49 6AFMrs Tracey Smith
Directions: Linlithgow Station is next to the house. Alternatively, any bus stop at the east end of the High Street is a short walk from the garden. If driving, leave the High Street at the B9080 and turn sharp right after the railway bridge. Disabled parking only at the house.
Cuthberts Brae
84 Seatown, Buckie AB56 1JSElizabeth and Malcolm Schofield
Directions: Arriving from the Tesco road turn left at the Town Square. Take the next right. Use the car park at the Seatown sign. Follow the signage to our garden. The garden is a short walk (five minutes) from the Town Square.
Amat
Amat Lodge, Ardgay IV24 3BSJonny and Sara Shaw
Champion Trees: Abies Procera, Noble Fir
Directions: Take the road from Ardgay to Croick, nine miles. Turn left at the red phone box and the garden is 500 yards on the left.
King's Park Walled Garden
Kings Park, 325 Carmunnock Road, Glasgow G44 5HLFriends of King's Park
Champion Trees: Yew trees (in main King's Park)
Directions: Free on-street parking is available in all streets surrounding the park. King's Park is accessible by public transport: buses 5 and 31 for the Carmunnock Road entrances, 34 and 75 for the Menock Road entrance. King's Park train station is a two-minute walk from the Menock Road entrance.
Woodfall Gardens
Glasserton DG8 8LYRoss and Liz Muir
Directions: Two miles south-west of Whithorn at junction off A746 and A747 (directly behind Glasserton Church).
Carolside
Earlston TD4 6ALMr and Mrs Anthony Foyle
National Plant Collection: Pre-19th century Rosa Gallica
Directions: One mile north of Earlston on the A68. Entrance faces south. Garden accessible by Borders Bus 51, ask to get off at Carolside gate.
Glen House
Glen Estate, Innerleithen EH44 6PXThe Tennant family
Directions: Follow the B709 out of Innerleithen for approximately 2½ miles. Right turn at signpost for Glen Estate.
Pentland Crescent Gardens
2 Pentland Crescent, Edinburgh EH10 6NPJan Polley
Directions: From the city centre take the A702 through Morningside, continue uphill and turn right at Comiston Springs Avenue. Pentland Crescent is first left. Buses 11 or 15 and get off at the Comiston Springs Avenue stop.
Milton of Finavon House
Forfar DD8 3PYMilton of Finavon House
Directions: 2 minutes off the A90, north of Forfar and south of Brechin. Take the sharp turn off the A90 into Milton Lane and then about 1 mile on take the 1st right turn. Parking is in the Courtyard or feel free to park the village. A public WC is available in the courtyard, and although we are wheelchair friendly, there is an inside WC which will accommodate a wheelchair / walker, although it does not have rails bars etc. A water bowl for dogs will be available.
Douneside House
Tarland AB34 4UDThe MacRobert Trust
Directions: On the B9119 towards Aberdeen. Tarland one mile.
SGS Kilmacolm Plant Sale
Outside Kilmacolm Library, Kilmacolm PA13 4LEScotland's Gardens Scheme
Directions: The plant sale will be held at the Cross outside the Library and Cargill centre in the middle of Kilmacolm. Accessible by McGill's buses.
Amulree
8 Mill Street, Drummore, Stranraer DG9 9PSColin Belton and Gabrielle Reynolds
National Plant Collection: Nicotiana species
Directions: Follow the A716 signposted Drummore and Mull of Galloway. At the T-junction in Drummore turn right. Amulree is on the left, a few doors up from the shop. Bus route 407 from Stranraer.
Coul House
Coul House, Maree Way, Glenrothes KY7 6NWDean & Clare Ansell
Directions: From the A92, follow signs for Pitcairn
Kiltarlity Gardens
Kiltarlity, Beauly IV4 7JHSheila Ross, Neil & Frances Macritchie and Dickon and Barbara Sandbach
Directions: Aird View take the A833 Beauly to Drumnadrochit Road, pass Brockies Lodge. Turn right at the bus shelter and follow the single-track road to the junction at the school. Turn left and go up the hill to the top, at the junction Aird View is on the right. Highland Liliums signposted from Kiltarlity Village, which is just off the Beauly to Drumnadrochit road (A833), approximately 12 miles from Inverness. Monarda House from the A833 Beauly to Drumnadrochit Road, turn into Kiltarlity. Drive right through the village, over a small bridge and take the next turn left, signed to Clunevackie. Continue for 1.3 miles until you see a forest track straight ahead and the road bears left; Monarda House is the next house on the right. What3words: valuables.teaches.brave
Charleston Forest Garden
43 Gourdie Terrace, Dundee DD2 4QTL Wakefield
Directions: In the centre of Charleston, Dundee, with some parking on Gourdie Terrace and Balgarthno Road. The number 28 bus stops around the corner at the community centre.
Naturally Useful, Marcassie Farm
Rafford, Forres IV36 2RHKaren Collins
Directions: If using SatNav, only use the address Marcassie Farm (the postcode sends you to the castle). The willow field is on the right of the track just over the bridge.
Kailzie Gardens
Peebles EH45 9HTSusan and Steve Plag
Champion Trees: Larch planted 1725
Directions: A mile east of Peebles on the B7062.
Gardeners Cottage
Fern, Brechin DD8 3FFNick and Michelle Tonge
Directions: On the road between Fern and Noranside.
Skelbo House
Skelbo, Dornoch IV25 3QGAlison Bartlett
Directions: from the south, on the A9 take the small turning opposite the Trentham Hotel (just past the Dornoch turn-offs). At the side of Loch Fleet turn left, then at the ruined castle take the second farm road which is fairly rough, and follow round to your right. If coming from the north take the Loch Fleet road signposted to Embo from the A9.
Tomandroighne
Edradynate, Aberfeldy PH15 2JSRuth Howell
Directions: Coming from the A9, take the Ballinluig exit heading for Aberfeldy. At Grandtully turn right, crossing the River Tay via the metal bridge to Strathtay. From there turn left, following the signs to Cluny House Gardens for about three miles alongside the river. At the turning to Cluny House Gardens, turn right and then immediately left up a short steep drive. Tomandroighne is the white house at the top of the steep bank. Please note the SATNAV map location is not correct, we are about a quarter of a mile east of the location given, at the bottom of the road up to Cluny House Gardens.
Langwell
Berriedale KW7 6HDWelbeck Estates
Directions: Turn off the A9 at Berriedale Braes, up the private (tarred) drive signposted Private - Langwell House. It is about 1¼ miles from the A9.
Glenrinnes Lodge
Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire AB55 4BSMrs Kathleen Locke
Directions: In the centre of Dufftown at the Clock Tower take the B9009 road to Tomintoul for about one mile. After passing Dufftown Golf Club on your right there is a lane to the left, which leads to two stone pillars to Glenrinnes Lodge.
Strathbungo Garden
March Street, Glasgow G41 2PXFrank Burns
Directions: From the south take the M74 to Junction 1A Polmadie. Turn left onto Polmadie Road, then turn right at the next traffic lights onto Calder Street. Proceed to Nithsdale Drive, then turn left into March Street where ample parking can be found. From the north take the M8 and join the M74, turn right into Polmadie Road at Junction 1A.
Bradystone House
Murthly PH1 4EWMrs James Lumsden
Directions: From south/north follow the A9 to Bankfoot, then signs to Murthly. At the crossroads in Murthly take the private road to Bradystone.
2 Durnamuck
Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QZWill Soos and Susan Pomeroy
Directions: On the A832, between Dundonnell and Ullapool, take the turning along the single-track road signed Badcaul, continue to the egg shack, turn right, go to the bottom of the hill and 2 Durnamuck is the house with the red roof. There is parking down by the house if needed.
77 Kirk Brae
Edinburgh EH16 6JNMichael Brown and Angela Casey
Directions: 77 Kirk Brae is towards the top of the hill on the left hand side, the number 77 is clearly marked on the main and side gates. Parking is on Kirk Brae or in the quieter Wolrige Road nearby. The 31 bus stops close to the property in each direction at the Kirk Park stop.
Drummond Castle Gardens
Muthill, Crieff PH7 4HNGrimsthorpe & Drummond Castle Trust Ltd
Directions: Entrance two miles south of Crieff on Muthill road (A822).
West Leas
Bonchester Bridge TD9 8TDMr and Mrs Robert Laidlaw
Directions: Signposted off the Jedburgh/Bonchester Bridge Road.
Dalswinton Mill
Dalswinton DG2 0XYColin and Pamela Crosbie
Directions: Garden lies in Dalswinton, halfway between the A76 and the A701 on the Auldgirth to Kirkton Road. From Auldgirth take the first left after the Dalswinton Village Hall. The Mill is on the corner before the bridge. We are unable to offer disabled parking.
Stobshiel House
Humbie EH36 5PDMr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward
Directions: On the B6368 Haddington/Humbie road; sign to Stobshiel one mile. Find using what3words: jumbo.hides.blogs
Southdean Mill
Southdean Mill, Chesters, Hawick TD9 8TLLinda and Brian Falconer
Directions: 400m from Chesters village on the A6088 heading towards Newcastle, there is a farm track on the left.
Stobwood Cottage Garden
Stobwood Cottage, Stobwood, Forth, South Lanarkshire ML11 8ETJamie and Kayleigh Robertson
Directions: Travelling from the South, 1.5 miles north of Braehead on the B7016. From the North, turn off the A706 onto the B7016 at Wilsontown.
The Gardens at Archerfield Walled Garden
Archerfield Walled Garden Archerfield Estate, Dirleton, North Berwick, East Lothian EH39 5HQKerry Lyall, Head Gardener
Directions: By bus East Coast Buses no 124 from Edinburgh. Bus stops (2nd stop) after Gullane, at entrance to Archerfield Estate then a 10 min walk to Archerfield Walled Garden. By car via the A198 East Lothian coast road, turn in to Archerfield Estate, one minute drive to car park at Archerfield Walled Garden. Or refer to our website.
Cloan
by Auchterarder PH3 1PPNeil Mitchison
Directions: From the A823, just south of the A9, follow the small road heading north-east, signposted Duchally. Continue for approximately two-and-a-half miles, turn right at the sign Coulshill. Continue for just under half-a-mile. Follow the signs for car parking.
Aldourie Castle Garden
Dores, Inverness IV2 6DPDirections: Enter via the single track road adjacent to Aldourie Primary School, which is situated on the B862, 1.6 miles before Dores, when arriving from Inverness. Car parking is just before the electric gate on the left.
North Newton Farm
Kilmacolm PA13 4TECarole Cameron
Directions: Take the B786 Lochwinnoch road out of Kilmacolm and continue for approximately two miles. From Lochwinnoch take the B786 Kilmacolm road for approximately six miles. Turn up the road signposted to Killochries at this point following the yellow SGS signs.
Longwood
Humbie EH36 5PNLinda Flockhart and Sandra Gentle
Directions: From the B6368 (Humbie to Haddington road) about one mile east of Humbie take the direction south to Blegbie Farm (signposted). Follow the road for circa two miles, passing Humbie Mains Farm as you go. You will find Blegbie Farm at a hard right-hand bend. The drive for Longwood will be straight in front of you, right beside Blegbie. Go straight up the drive and park at the bottom of the cottages. Do not turn right or left.
Dundonnell House
Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QWDundonnell Estates
Champion Trees: Yew and Holly
Directions: Turn off the A835 at Braemore on to the A832. After 11 miles take the Badralloch turn for a ½ mile.
Glensaugh
Glensaugh Lodge, Fettercairn, Laurencekirk AB30 1HBDonald and Sue Barrie
Directions: Three miles north of Fettercairn on the B974, turn right at the Clatterin Brig and follow minor road signed Glensaugh for ½ mile, then turn right into the Glensaugh farm steading (parking) and follow beech avenue from the steading to Glensaugh Lodge.
Amisfield Walled Garden
Haddington EH41 3TEAmisfield Preservation Trust
Directions: Take the A199 from Haddington; turn south one mile east of Haddington at Stevenson/Hailes Castle junction - brown Amisfield Walled garden sign. Turn right just after the bridge over River Tyne. Parking available.
Easter Laggan
Dulnain Bridge, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3NURob and Julie Forrest
Directions: From Grantown-on-Spey take the A95 towards Aviemore. Take the first turn signed to Dulnain Bridge, then turn immediately right on to the old road. Turn immediately left up the track signed to Easter Laggan. Parking is available in a paddock by the house.
Forfar Open Garden
36 Lochside Road, Forfar DD8 3JDForfar Gardeners
Directions: Lochside Road is situated opposite Tesco, with the Factory Shop on the corner. The garden is found towards Forfar Loch on the right, with a large parking bay opposite. Bus 117 stops directly outside the garden.
James Street Community Garden Plant Sale
James Street, Helensburgh G84 8XDThe Gardeners of James Street
Directions: Travel west along Princes Street from Sinclair Street through Colquhoun Square, turn right up James Street and the Community Garden is on the left. Park on the street.
3 Millhall
Shore Road, Kirkcudbright DG6 4TQMr Alan Shamash
Directions: On the B727 between Kirkcudbright and Borgue on the west shore of the Dee Estuary. Parking at Dhoon Beach public car park, about three miles south of Kirkcudbright. There is a five-minute walk to the house. Please note there will be no vehicular access to 3 Millhall and all visitors should park at Dhoon Beach and walk up to the property.
Stobshiel House
Humbie EH36 5PDMr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward
Directions: On the B6368 Haddington/Humbie road; sign to Stobshiel one mile. Find using what3words: jumbo.hides.blogs
Bradystone House
Murthly PH1 4EWMrs James Lumsden
Directions: From south/north follow the A9 to Bankfoot, then signs to Murthly. At the crossroads in Murthly take the private road to Bradystone.
Greenhead Farmhouse
Greenhead of Arnot, Leslie KY6 3JQMalcolm and Maggie Strang Steel
Directions: A911 between Auchmuirbridge and Scotlandwell.
Hospitalfield Gardens
Hospitalfield House, Westway, Arbroath DD11 2NHHospitalfield Trust
Directions: Comprehensive directions can be found on the website at hospitalfield.org.uk/visit/location/.
Benmore Botanic Garden
Benmore, Dunoon PA23 8QUA Regional Garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
National Plant Collection: Abies, South American Temperate Conifers, Picea
Champion Trees: Many rare trees and giant conifers
Directions: Seven miles north of Dunoon or 22 miles south from Glen Kinglass below Rest and Be Thankful pass. On the A815. Bus service is limited.
Cally Biodiversity Gardens
Cally Avenue, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2DJKevin Hughes
Directions: From Dumfries take the Gatehouse of Fleet turning off the A75, follow the B727 and turn left through the Cally Palace Hotel gateway from where the gardens are well signposted. A regular bus service will stop at the end of Cally Drive if requested.
Thirlestane
Kelso TD5 8PDCatherine Ross and John Wylie
Directions: Thirlestane is near Yetholm, not to be confused with Thirlestane, Lauder. Do not follow SatNav, it will try to take you to Lochside. From Kelso, take the B6352 towards Yetholm for about six miles. Continue past a cottage on the edge of the road. Thirlestane is next on the left, opposite the road to Lochside. From Yetholm, take the road to Kelso for about two miles. After a very sharp corner, Thirlestane is on the right.
Burgie Arboretum
Between Forres and Elgin IV36 2QUHamish Lochore
Directions: A96 between Forres and Elgin. Four miles east of Forres. Six miles west of Elgin. Sign to Burgie Mains along the A96 is set in wrought iron decorated with horses and cattle. South off the main road and one mile to the Woodland Garden car park.
Oldtown of Leys Garden
Inverness IV2 6AEDavid and Anne Sutherland
Directions: Turn off southern distributor road (B8082) at Leys roundabout towards Inverarnie (B861). At the T-junction turn right. After 50 metres turn right into Oldtown of Leys.
Ardkinglas Woodland Garden
Cairndow PA26 8BGArdkinglas Estate
Champion Trees: The mightiest conifer in Europe and others.
Directions: Entrance through Cairndow village off the A83 Loch Lomond/Inveraray road.
Glenapp Castle
Ballantrae, Girvan KA26 0NZMr Paul Szkiler
Champion Trees: Abies cilicica, Cercidiphyllum japonicum and Picea likiangensis
Directions: From the north take the A77 south. Pass through Ballantrae, crossing the River Stinchar as you leave. Take the first turning on the right, 100 yards beyond the river (not signposted). From the south take the A77 north, turn left 100 yards before the bridge over Stinchar at Ballantrae. The Castle gates are one mile along this road.
Angus's Garden, Barguillean
Taynuilt PA35 1HYThe Josephine Marshall Trust
Directions: Off A85 Crianlarich/Oban road at Taynuilt, road marked Glen Lonan, three miles up a single track road, turn right at the sign opposite Barguillean Farm.
Highland Liliums
10 Loaneckheim, Kiltarlity IV4 7JQNeil and Frances Macritchie
Directions: Signposted from Kiltarlity village, which is just off the Beauly to Drumnadrochit road (A833), approximately 12 miles from Inverness.
Ardmaddy Castle
by Oban PA34 4QYMr and Mrs Archie Struthers
Directions: Take the A816 south of Oban for eight miles. Turn right onto the B844 to Seil Island/Easdale. Four miles on, turn left to Ardmaddy (signposted) and follow for a further two miles.
Raasay Walled Garden
Isle of Raasay IV40 8PBRaasay Community
Directions: Take the Calmac Ferry to Raasay (20 minute journey) from Sconser, between Broadford and Portree on the Isle of Skye. The garden is an easy walk from the terminal and there is plenty to do and see on Raasay on foot, although cars can also cross.
Cambo Gardens
Kingsbarns KY16 8QDTrustees of Cambo Heritage Trust
National Plant Collection: Galanthus
Champion Trees: Bundle Beech
Directions: A917 between Crail and St Andrews.
Ardtornish
by Lochaline, Morvern PA80 5UZMrs John Raven
Directions: Three miles from Lochaline along the A884.
Mellerstain
Mellerstain House and Gardens, Gordon TD3 6LGPA to the estate
Directions: From Kelso, head south-west on E Bowmont St towards Henderson's Ct 0.5 miles. E Bowmont St turns slightly right and becomes Edinburgh Rd 0.3 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Edinburgh Rd/A6089 Continue to follow A6089 for 5.5 miles. Turn left.
Glenwhan Gardens & Arboretum
Dunragit, by Stranraer DG9 8PHTessa and Ian Knott Sinclair
Directions: Seven miles east of Stranraer, one mile off the A75 at Dunragit (follow brown VisitScotland and yellow SGS arrows).
Gordon Castle Walled Garden
Fochabers, Moray IV32 7PQAngus and Zara Gordon Lennox
Directions: The main entrance is at the western end of the village of Fochabers, just off the A96, nine miles east of Elgin and 12 miles west of Keith.
Abriachan Garden Nursery
Loch Ness Side IV3 8LAMr and Mrs Davidson
Directions: On the A82 Inverness/Drumnadrochit road, about eight miles south of Inverness.
Logie House
Dunphail, Forres IV36 2QNAlasdair and Panny Laing
Directions: Six miles south of Forres off the A940. Follow signs to Logie Steading.
Glenarn
Glenarn Road, Rhu, Helensburgh G84 8LLMichael and Sue Thornley
Champion Trees: Notably Magnolia rostrata
Directions: On the A814, two miles north of Helensburgh, up Pier Road. Cars to be left at the gate unless passengers have limited mobility.
Crinan Hotel Garden
Crinan PA31 8SRMrs N Ryan
Directions: Take the A83 to Lochgilphead, then the A816 to Oban, then the A841 Cairnbaan to Crinan. Daily bus.
Castle Kennedy Gardens
Stranraer DG9 8SJThe Earl and Countess of Stair
Champion Trees: 95 in total; including 12 British, 30 Scottish, 44 for Dumfries and Galloway and 9 trees described as ‘otherwise remarkable’.
Directions: On the A75, five miles east of Stranraer. The nearest train station is in Stranraer. The garden is on a local bus route.
Craigieburn House
by Moffat DG10 9LFJanet and Peter McGowan
Directions: Three miles from the motorway (junction 15), two miles east of Moffat on the A708 Selkirk Road. Coming from Moffat, there are traffic lights straight ahead at the end of the bend. You can't miss the lodge and prayer flags.
Ardchattan Priory
North Connel PA37 1RQMrs Sarah Troughton
Directions: Oban 10 miles. From north, turn left off the A828 at Barcaldine onto the B845 for six miles. From east or from Oban on the A85, cross Connel Bridge and turn first right, proceed east on Bonawe Road.
Pitmuies Gardens
House of Pitmuies, Guthrie, by Forfar DD8 2SNJeanette and Ruaraidh Ogilvie
Directions: From Forfar take the A932 east for seven miles and gardens are signposted on the right. From Brechin take the A933 south to Friockheim and turn right onto the A932. The gardens are signposted on the left after 1½ miles.
Attadale
Strathcarron IV54 8YXMr Ewen Macpherson
Directions: On the A890 between Strathcarron and South Strome.
Tinnisburn Plants
Upper Millsteads, Canonbie DG14 0RYHelen Knowles
National Plant Collection: Scilla (Chionodoxa)
Directions: Take the B6357 north from Canonbie. At Harelaw turn left onto the B6318 and after 1 mile turn right onto our track. It is 1.5 miles long and is untarmacked but suitable for all vehicles. Just drive slowly and carefully.
An Cala
Ellenabeich, Isle of Seil PA34 4RFMrs Sheila Downie
Directions: Proceed south from Oban on Campbeltown Road for eight miles, turn right at the Easdale sign, a further eight miles on the B844; the garden is between the school and the village. Bus Oban - Easdale.
Glenkyllachy
Tomatin IV13 7YAMr and Mrs Philip Mackenzie
Directions: Turn off the A9 at Tomatin and take the Coignafearn/Garbole single-track road down the north-side of the River Findhorn, there is a cattle grid and gate on the right 500 yards AFTER the humpback bridge and the sign to Farr.
Dunvegan Castle and Gardens
Isle of Skye IV55 8WFHugh Macleod of Macleod
Directions: One mile from Dunvegan village, 23 miles west of Portree. Follow the signs for Dunvegan Castle.
Glassmount House
by Kirkcaldy KY2 5UTPeter, James and Irene Thomson
Directions: From Kirkcaldy, head west on the B9157. Turn left immediately after the railway bridge on the edge of town. Follow the single track road for one-and-a-half miles and cross the crossroads. Glassmount House is the first turning on your right.
Explorers Garden
Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DRPitlochry Festival Theatre
National Plant Collection: Meconopsis
Directions: Take the A9 to Pitlochry town, then follow signs to Pitlochry Festival Theatre, (tickets available at the Theatre Box Office). Bus and rail travel are both available to Pitlochry from further afield.
Ardvorlich
Lochearnhead FK19 8QEMr and Mrs Sandy Stewart
Directions: On South Loch Earn Road three miles from Lochearnhead, five miles from St Fillans.
Bughtrig
near Leitholm, Coldstream TD12 4JPMr and Mrs William Ramsay
Directions: ¼ mile east of Leitholm on the B6461.
Floors Castle
Kelso TD5 7SFThe Duke of Roxburghe
Directions: Floors Castle can be reached by following the A6089 from Edinburgh; the B6397 from Earlston; or the A698 from Coldstream. Go through Kelso, up Roxburgh Street to the Golden Gates.
Leathad Ard
Upper Carloway, Isle of Lewis HS2 9AQRowena and Stuart Oakley
Directions: On the A858 Shawbost-Carloway take the first right after the Carloway football pitch, and it is the first house on the right. By bus take the Westside circular bus, exit Stornoway and head for Carloway football pitch.
Balmeanach House
Balmeanach, nr Struan, Isle of Skye IV56 8FHMrs Arlene Macphie
Directions: A87 to Sligachan, turn left and Balmeanach is five miles north of Struan and five miles south of Dunvegan.
Dunninald Castle
Montrose DD10 9TDThe Stansfeld family
Directions: Three miles south of Montrose, ten miles north of Arbroath, signposted from the A92.
Newliston
Kirkliston EH29 9EBMr and Mrs R C Maclachlan
Directions: Four miles south of the Forth Road Bridge, entrance off the B800.
Linn Botanic Gardens
Cove, By Helensburgh G84 0NRMatthew Young
Directions: From Helensburgh, head North to Garelochhead. Go through Garelochhead and turn left on the B833, towards Rosneath and Kilcreggan. Drive around the whole peninsula, through both those villages until you reach Cove. Past Cove Country Store and Cove Burgh Hall you will see Cove picnic area by the shore on your left, which is the only public parking facility. From there, walk up the wee lane along the burn, between the two garden walls and we are 20 metres along on the left. Alternative you can take the 316 bus to Coulport from Colquhoun Square in Helensburgh and ask the driver to kick you off at Cove picnic area.
The Potting Shed
Broughton Place, Broughton, Biggar ML12 6HJJane and Graham Buchanan-Dunlop
Directions: Signposted from the main A701 Edinburgh - Moffat Road, immediately north of Broughton village.
Beechwood
Broughton, Peeblesshire ML12 6HHSusheila and James Gordon
Directions: Approximately one mile south of Broughton take the B712 off the A701. Then first left turn onto unmade road.
Gordonstoun
Duffus, near Elgin IV30 5RFThe Principal
Directions: Entrance off B9012, four miles from Elgin at Duffus village.
Portmore
Eddleston EH45 8QUMr and Mrs David Reid
Directions: Off the A703 one mile north of Eddleston. Bus 62.
Barholm Castle
Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2EZDrs John and Janet Brennan
Directions: Off the A75 at the Cairn Holy turn off, fork right three times up a steep narrow road for half-a-mile.
Ruthven House
Coldstream TD12 4JUKeith and Karen Fountain
Directions: Four miles north of Coldstream on the old Duns road.
Stockarton
Kirkcudbright DG6 4XSLt Col and Mrs Richard Cliff
Directions: On the B727 Kirkcudbright to Gelston Road. Kirkcudbright three miles, Castle Douglas seven miles.
Glenkyllachy
Tomatin IV13 7YAMr and Mrs Philip Mackenzie
Directions: Turn off the A9 at Tomatin and take the Coignafearn/Garbole single-track road down the north-side of the River Findhorn, there is a cattle grid and gate on the right 500 yards AFTER the humpback bridge and the sign to Farr.
Amulree
8 Mill Street, Drummore, Stranraer DG9 9PSColin Belton and Gabrielle Reynolds
National Plant Collection: Nicotiana species
Directions: Follow the A716 signposted Drummore and Mull of Galloway. At the T-junction in Drummore turn right. Amulree is on the left, a few doors up from the shop. Bus route 407 from Stranraer.
Delvine
Murthly PH1 4LDMr and Mrs David Gemmell
Directions: On the A984, seven miles east of Dunkeld, four miles south-west of Blairgowrie.
Kilbryde Castle
Dunblane FK15 9NFSir James and Lady Campbell
Directions: Three miles from Dunblane and Doune, off the A820 between Dunblane and Doune. On Scotland’s Gardens Scheme open days the garden is signposted from the A820.
Brooklands
Crocketford DG2 8QHMr and Mrs Robert Herries
Directions: Turn off the A712 Crocketford to New Galloway Road one mile outside Crocketford at the Gothic gatehouse (on the right travelling north).
Gargunnock House Garden
Gargunnnock FK8 3AZThe Gargunnock Trustees
Directions: Five miles west of Stirling on the A811. Car parking is at the entrance by the lodge.
The Pond Garden
Pond Cottage, Middleton, Milnathort KY13 0SDFay Young & Ray Perman
Directions: From Milnathort village. At the mini roundabout in the centre of the village take the north exit (signed for Path of Condie) up Wester Loan, then North Street. At the top of the hill, past the church on your left, you will cross the motorway again. Carry straight on for 1/2 mile, the gate to Pond Cottage is on the right after a field opening.
Kirkton Manor House
Peebles EH45 9JHMrs Rosemary Thorburn
Directions: Turn off the A72 west of Neidpath Castle, signposted to Kirkton Manor. After crossing the River Tweed, enter a garden gate which is a mile downhill, opposite a Beware Horses sign.
Anwoth Old Schoolhouse
Anwoth, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2EFMr and Mrs Pepper
Directions: Driving west on the A75, take the Anwoth turn off about half a mile after Gatehouse of Fleet. Anwoth Church is about half a mile along the road and Anwoth Old Schoolhouse is a little further along, opposite Anwoth Old Church (in ruins).
Chaplains' Court
20 The Chanonry, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 1RQIrene Wischik
Directions: Bus 1 or 2 from Aberdeen city centre to St Machar Drive, and head towards St Machar Cathedral. Or drive down St Machar Drive, turn into The Chanonry and drive down until the junction with Don Street.
Luckie Harg's
Anwoth, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas DG7 2EFDrs Carole and Ian Bainbridge
Directions: From Gatehouse High Street, turn north onto Station Road, immediately west at the Fleet Bridge by The Ship Inn. After almost one mile turn left signed to Anwoth Old Church. Luckie Harg’s is the first on the right after 400 yards. The nearest bus stop is on Gatehouse High Street, walk about 15 minutes to Luckie Harg’s.
3 Millhall
Shore Road, Kirkcudbright DG6 4TQMr Alan Shamash
Directions: On the B727 between Kirkcudbright and Borgue on the west shore of the Dee Estuary. Parking at Dhoon Beach public car park, about three miles south of Kirkcudbright. There is a five-minute walk to the house. Please note there will be no vehicular access to 3 Millhall and all visitors should park at Dhoon Beach and walk up to the property.
The Steading at Clunie
The Steading PH10 6SGJean and Dave Trudgill
Directions: Three miles west of Blairgowrie on the A923. About 600 metres west of the Kinloch Hotel take the track on the left, just after a mobile phone mast and a breeze-block wall.
The Carriage House
Blair Estate, Dalry KA24 4ERMr and Mrs Luke Borwick
Directions: A737 from Beith. At the roundabout before Dalry take the first left signposted Stewarton. Then go straight on, signposted Bike Route Irvine. Keep going for approximately two miles and keep the estate wall on the right until you come to South Lodge (white building). Turn right down the drive for Blair Estate - The Carriage House is on the right. Public transport to Dalry. Follow SatNav KA24 4ER and enter Blair Estate through the South Lodge.
Thirlestane
Kelso TD5 8PDCatherine Ross and John Wylie
Directions: Thirlestane is near Yetholm, not to be confused with Thirlestane, Lauder. Do not follow SatNav, it will try to take you to Lochside. From Kelso, take the B6352 towards Yetholm for about six miles. Continue past a cottage on the edge of the road. Thirlestane is next on the left, opposite the road to Lochside. From Yetholm, take the road to Kelso for about two miles. After a very sharp corner, Thirlestane is on the right.
Hollytree Lodge
Muckhart, Dollar FK14 7JWLiz and Peter Wyatt
Directions: Approximately 100 yards from the A91 (between Dollar and Milnathort) down the small lane directly opposite the entrance to the Inn at Muckhart.
Savat
Meikle Richorn, Dalbeattie DG5 4QTGeorge Thomas
Directions: Leave Dalbeattie along the A710 south towards Kippford. After about 1.7 miles pass Gorsebank on the left and 200 yards further on turn right into a large lay-by. Enter the lane marked with cul de sac signs and proceed straight ahead along the paved road for about 500 yards. Limited parking is available at the property entrance. Savat is the sixth house on the left.
Kirkmuir Cottage
Stewarton KA3 3DZMr and Mrs Brian Macpherson
Directions: From the M77 take the B778 to Stewarton. At the traffic lights, turn left and continue to the mini-roundabout. Turn right towards the B778 Kilwinning. Continue for 100 yards under the railway bridge, take an immediate left at the war memorial and continue along Kilwinning, head until you reach the countryside. Kirkmuir is the first farm road on the right hand side. The cottage and garden is on the left at the end of the farm road. Please follow these directions not SatNav.
Kilsyth Gardens
Allanfauld Road G65 9DEMr George Murdoch, Mr and Mrs Alan Patrick
Directions: Turn off the A803 into Parkburn Road up to the crossroads (parking attendant will advise on parking). The 89 bus Glasgow - Kilsyth has a stop at the crossroads a couple of minutes walk to the gardens. The nearest station is Croy, then take the bus 147 or 344 to Kilsyth.
Bonhard House
Perth PH2 7PQStephen and Charlotte Hay
Directions: On the A94 just under a mile north of Perth take the right turn, signed Murrayshall Country Estate. After approximately one mile take the entrance right marked Bonhard House, at a sharp left turn. From Balbeggie turn left, signposted for Bonhard, one mile north of Scone. Turn right in a half-a-mile, pass any sign for Bonhard Nursery, and enter the drive at sharp right turn.
Burnside
Littlemill Road, Drongan KA6 7ENSue Simpson and George Watt
Directions: From the A77 Ayr bypass take the A70 Cumnock for 5¼ miles, at Coalhall, turn onto the B730 Drongan (south) for 2½ miles. Burnside entrance is immediately adjacent to a black/white parapeted bridge. Ordnance survey grid ref: NS455162.
Glenrinnes Lodge
Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire AB55 4BSMrs Kathleen Locke
Directions: In the centre of Dufftown at the Clock Tower take the B9009 road to Tomintoul for about one mile. After passing Dufftown Golf Club on your right there is a lane to the left, which leads to two stone pillars to Glenrinnes Lodge.
Corsock House
Corsock, Castle Douglas DG7 3DJThe Ingall family
Directions: Off the A75, Dumfries is 14 miles, Castle Douglas is ten miles, Corsock Village is half-mile on the A712.
46 South Street
St Andrews KY16 9JTMrs June Baxter
Directions: Access and parking information on request.
Rosewells
Baldinnie, Ceres KY15 5LEBirgitta and Gordon MacDonald
Directions: B940 between Pitscottie and Peat Inn, one mile from Pitscottie. Rosewells is the ochre-coloured house.
Kirklands
Saline KY12 9TSPeter and Gill Hart
Directions: Junction 4, M90, then B914. Parking in the centre of the village, then a short walk to the garden. Limited disabled parking at Kirklands.
Dundonnell House
Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QWDundonnell Estates
Champion Trees: Yew and Holly
Directions: Turn off the A835 at Braemore on to the A832. After 11 miles take the Badralloch turn for a ½ mile.
Broomhill Villa
4 Edinburgh Road, Greenlaw TD10 6XFTatyana Aplin
Directions: On the A697 at the northern end of Greenlaw Village.
Stobshiel House
Humbie EH36 5PDMr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward
Directions: On the B6368 Haddington/Humbie road; sign to Stobshiel one mile. Find using what3words: jumbo.hides.blogs
Craigowan
Ballinluig PH9 0NEIan and Christine Jones
Directions: From the north or south of the A9 to Ballinluig junction. Follow sign for Tulliemet and Dalcapon. Pass the filling station and Ballinluig Hotel. Turn right following the Tulliemet/Dalcapon sign; this is a steep narrow road so take care. About half-a-mile up the road take a left turning with fields on either side and Craigowan is the first house on the left about half-a-mile along. Park on paviours adjoining the house.
Auldbyres Farm Garden
Coylton KA6 6HGMarshall and Sue Veitch
Directions: In Coylton take the road signposted B742, past Coylton Arms Pub in Low Coylton, Auldbyres is signposted on the left after ½ mile.
Kames Bay
Kilmelford PA34 4XAStuart Cannon
Directions: On the A816 Oban to Lochgilphead road. Opposite Kames Bay and the fish farm. Two-and-a-half miles south of Kilmelford and two-and-a-half miles north of Arduaine.
Milseybank
Bridge of Allan FK9 4NBMurray and Sheila Airth
National Plant Collection: Meconopsis
Directions: Situated on the A9, one mile from junction 11, M9 and ¼ of a mile from Bridge of Allan. Milseybank is at the top of the lane at Lecropt Nursery, 250 yards from the Bridge of Allan train station.
The Waterhouse Gardens at Stockarton
Kirkcudbright DG6 4XSMartin Gould & Sharon O'Rourke
Directions: On the B727 Kirkcudbright to Gelston/Dalbeattie road. Kirkcudbright is three miles and Castle Douglas is seven miles.
Lennel Bank
Coldstream TD12 4EXMrs Honor Brown
Directions: On the A6112 Coldstream to Duns road, one mile from Coldstream.
Kildalloig
Campbeltown PA28 6REMr and Mrs Joe Turner
Directions: Take the A83 to Campbeltown, then three miles south-east of the town past Davaar Island.
Wraes
Corseliehill Road, nr Houston PA6 7HUTim and Jo Mack
Directions: From Houston follow Barochan Road towards Langbank B789 for about a mile, turn left down Corseliehill Road. From Kilmacolm leave the village on Houston Road, past the golf course, turn left down Corseliehill Road for about a mile.
Pitcurran House
Abernethy PH2 9LHThe Hon Ranald and Mrs Noel-Paton
Directions: South-east of Perth. From the M90 (exit nine) take the A912 towards Glenfarg, go left at the roundabout onto the A913 to Abernethy. Pitcurran House is at the far eastern end of the village. Buses run through Abernethy from Perth and the surrounding districts.
West Leas
Bonchester Bridge TD9 8TDMr and Mrs Robert Laidlaw
Directions: Signposted off the Jedburgh/Bonchester Bridge Road.
Beechwood
Broughton, Peeblesshire ML12 6HHSusheila and James Gordon
Directions: Approximately one mile south of Broughton take the B712 off the A701. Then first left turn onto unmade road.
Carig Dhubh
Bonskeid, Pitlochry PH16 5NPJane and Niall Graham-Campbell
Directions: Take the old A9 between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie, turn west on the Tummel Bridge Road B8019, Carig Dhubh is three-quarters of a mile on the north side of the road.
Ardno
Cairndow PA26 8BEDenzil How
Directions: Situated at the top end of Loch Fyne between Cairndow and St Catherines, off the A815.
Drumpark
Irongray DG2 9TXMr and Mrs Iain Mitchell
Champion Trees: Abies cephalonica, Abies procera, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Cryptomeria japonica.
Directions: Dumfries bypass, head north on the A76 for a half mile, turn left at the signpost to Lochside Industrial Estates and immediately right onto Irongray Road; continue for five miles; gates in sandstone wall on left (half-mile after Routin’ Brig).
Amat
Amat Lodge, Ardgay IV24 3BSJonny and Sara Shaw
Champion Trees: Abies Procera, Noble Fir
Directions: Take the road from Ardgay to Croick, nine miles. Turn left at the red phone box and the garden is 500 yards on the left.
Braevallich Farm
by Dalmally PA33 1BUMr Philip Bowden-Smith
Directions: South-east of Loch Awe on the B840, 15 miles from Cladich, seven miles from Ford.
Haugh Garden
College of Roseisle IV30 5YEGwynne and David Hetherington
Directions: From Elgin take the A96 west, then the B9013 Burghead Road to the crossroads at the centre of College of Roseisle. The garden is on the right, enter from the Duffus Road. Car parking at the village hall off Kinloss road. Drop off and disabled parking is available at the house.
Dal an Eas
Kilmore, Oban PA34 4XUMary Lindsay
Directions: From Oban take the A816 to Kilmore three-and-a-half miles south of Oban. Turn left on the road to Barran and Musdale. Keep left at the junction for Connel. Dal an Eas is approximately one mile on the left before the big hedges.
Struanbridge
Essich Road, Inverness IV2 6AHMarcus and Catriona Jenks
Directions: From the Inverness Southern Distributor road (A8082) exit the Essich roundabout onto Essich Road. Struanbridge is located exactly a ½ mile from the roundabout, on the left.
The Potting Shed
Broughton Place, Broughton, Biggar ML12 6HJJane and Graham Buchanan-Dunlop
Directions: Signposted from the main A701 Edinburgh - Moffat Road, immediately north of Broughton village.
Netherbyres
Eyemouth TD14 5SECol S J Furness
Directions: ½ mile south of Eyemouth on the A1107 to Berwick.
Arndean
by Dollar FK14 7NHJohnny and Katie Stewart
Directions: Arndean is well signposted off the A977.
48 Rumblingwell
48 Rumblingwell, Dunfermline KY12 9ASRik Morley
Directions: The garden is approached via a short path which is opposite Stephens drive-through bakery and by the side of Simpson's Motors. The No.4 bus from Dunfermline bus station runs regularly to a stop very close to the house.
Dougarie
Isle of Arran KA27 8EBMrs S C Gibbs
Directions: Five miles from Blackwaterfoot. Regular ferry sailing from Ardrossan and Claonaig (Argyll). Information from Caledonian MacBrayne, Gourock, T: 01475 650100. Parking is free.
Madeira
Grangemuir, Pittenweem KY10 2RBTara Macdonald
Directions: Take the bus to Pittenween and walk up Charles Street, past the recycling centre and we are 400 metres up on the left.
Ormsary Gardens
Ormsary, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8PELady Lithgow
Directions: Take the A83 road from Lochgilphead towards Campbeltown for four miles, then take the B8024 signposted to Kilberry, travel ten miles and follow signs to the Estate Office for directions to the garden.
Portmore
Eddleston EH45 8QUMr and Mrs David Reid
Directions: Off the A703 one mile north of Eddleston. Bus 62.
Clonyard Farm
Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QWMatthew and Pam Pumphrey
Directions: On the north side of the A710 approximately four miles from the crossroads with the A711 in Dalbeattie, adjacent to Clonyard House Hotel and one mile from Colvend village. Parking at the Farm. Bus service from Dalbeattie but current timetables should be checked. Clonyard Farm is a request stop.
Larch House
Clerklands, Near Lilliesleaf TD6 9JRDavid and Julia King
Directions: Clerklands is a small hamlet approximately two miles from Lilliesleaf. On the A7 from Selkirk, turn left and follow signs to Clerklands. After approximately three miles the house will be clearly signed. On the A7 from Hawick, turn right and follow signs to Lilliesleaf and the house will be clearly signed. Car parking is on site.
2 Durnamuck
Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QZWill Soos and Susan Pomeroy
Directions: On the A832, between Dundonnell and Ullapool, take the turning along the single-track road signed Badcaul, continue to the egg shack, turn right, go to the bottom of the hill and 2 Durnamuck is the house with the red roof. There is parking down by the house if needed.
Middle Cairncake
Cuminestown, Turriff AB53 5YSNick and Penny Orpwood
Directions: Middle Cairncake is on the A9170 between New Deer and Cuminestown. It is clearly signposted.