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Autumn colours

Now is a perfect time to walk amidst trees in the full glory of their autumn foliage. Nothing will get you in the mood for autumn like these charming gardens filled with vibrant colours of trees and shrubs. Why don’t you pop in and soak up the sights and smells of autumn?

These gardens are open by arrangement, meaning you should get in contact with the garden owner for the time and date of your visit.

Maolachy's Garden ©Nick Edgington
Maolachy's Garden ©Nick Edgington

Maolachy’s Garden

By arrangement until 31 October 

Lochavich, Kilmelford PA35 1HJ

Three acres of woodland garden with a tumbling burn, created in a small glen over 40 years. At an altitude of 450 feet and two weeks behind the coastal changes, the growing season is shorter.

Click HERE for garden details, directions and the owner’s contact details.

Berandhu

By arrangement until 31 October 

Appin, Argyll. PA38 4DD

A sheltered one-and-a-half acre coastal garden in a scenic setting offering fabulous views over Loch Laich to Loch Linnhe, Castle Stalker and the Morvern hills beyond.

Click HERE for garden details, directions and the owner’s contact details.

Berandhu
Berandhu
Savat ©George & Sue Thomas
Savat ©George & Sue Thomas

Savat

By arrangement until 31 October (Not Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Meikle Richorn, Dalbeattie DG5 4QT

A generally informal garden of about two-thirds of an acre with mature trees, exposed Dalbeattie granite and winding paths. 

Click HERE for garden details, directions and the owner’s contact details.

The Pond Garden

By arrangement until 12 November 

The Pond, Milnathort KY13 0SA

This is a wild woodland and wetland garden which aims to support birds, bees, butterflies, red squirrels, swans and other less visible wildlife.

Click HERE for garden details, directions and the owner’s contact details.

The Pond Garden
The Pond Garden

Hollytree Lodge ©Camelia Hudema
Hollytree Lodge ©Camelia Hudema

Hollytree Lodge

By arrangement until 31 October; always worth a call if you are in the area outwith these dates. 

Muckhart, Dollar FK14 7JW

A tranquil one-acre garden, divided by internal hedges into ‘rooms’ as featured in Country Homes & Interiors in January 2018.

Click HERE for garden details, directions and the owner’s contact details.