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.
Achnacloich
Connel, Oban PA37 1PRMr T M Nelson
Directions: On the A85 two miles east of Connel. The car park is at the bottom of the drive.
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).
The Hidden Gardens
25a Albert Drive, Glasgow G41 2PEThe Hidden Gardens Trust
Directions: Travel directions are available on the garden's website thehiddengardens.org.uk/explore/visit/
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.
Inverness Botanic Gardens
Bught Lane, Inverness IV3 5SSPamela Sutherland
Directions: From Inverness city centre follow signs to Drumnadrochit. Then follow the brown signs to the Leisure Centre (turn left at the Cemetery before the canal).
The Japanese Garden at Cowden
Dollar, Clackmannanshire FK14 7PLCowden Castle SCIO
Directions: The entrance to the garden is from the Upper Hillfoots Road, about half a mile west from the junction with the A91.
Abriachan Garden Nursery
Loch Ness Side IV3 8LAMr and Mrs Davidson
Directions: On the A82 Inverness/Drumnadrochit road, about eight miles south of Inverness.
Braco Castle
Braco FK15 9LAMr and Mrs M van Ballegooijen
Directions: Drive for one-and-a-half-miles from the gates at the north end of Braco Village, just west of the bridge on the A822. Parking at the castle is welcome.
Logan Botanic Garden
Port Logan, by Stranraer DG9 9NDA Regional Garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
National Plant Collection: Gunnera, Leptospermum, Griselinia, Clianthus and Sutherlandia
Champion Trees: Polylepis and Eucalyptus
Directions: Ten miles south of Stranraer on the A716 then 2½ miles from Ardwell Village.
Logie House
Dunphail, Forres IV36 2QNAlasdair and Panny Laing
Directions: Six miles south of Forres off the A940. Follow signs to Logie Steading.
Kinlochlaich Walled Garden
Appin PA38 4BDMiss F M M Hutchison
Directions: On the A828 in Appin between Oban, 18 miles to the south, and Fort William, 27 miles to the north. The entrance is next to the police station. Infrequent bus Oban to Fort William - request stop.
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.
Norby
Burnside, Sandness, Shetland ZE2 9PLMrs Gundel Grolimund
Directions: Head north on the A970 from Lerwick then west on the A971 at Tingwall. At Sandness, follow the road to Norby, turn right at the Methodist Church, Burnside is at the end of the road. Bus 10 Sandness - Walls.
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.
Attadale
Strathcarron IV54 8YXMr Ewen Macpherson
Directions: On the A890 between Strathcarron and South Strome.
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.