The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts viz., the walled garden, the shrubbery, the pond and lawns and the woodland areas. Each area is laid out and planted to provide the visitor with all year round interest from swathes of aconites, snowdrops and narcissi in spring to a vast array of perennials, roses, clematis and annuals throughout summer and autumn. The extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.

Kirkton Manor House has a delightful, three-acre, informal country garden set in the beautiful Manor Valley. It enjoys spectacular open views and calling curlews from its riverside position. Bluebells flank the impressive entrance leading to a new shrub border. Stone steps continue through to terraced slopes filled with bulbs, roses and hellebores providing height, interest and fragrance. Grass paths meander along the burn where snowdrops, blue and white camassia, meconopsis, and ligularia thrive in this sunny meadow environment. Later, in June, sisyrinchiums, irises, orchids and many flowering shrubs and roses are abundant. The natural woodland includes many interesting trees.

Humbie Dean is an informal two-acre ornamental, woodland and vegetable garden on a variety of levels, sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet, developed since 2009. The garden is densely planted for year-round interest, not just from flowers, but foliage, bark and berries. The woodland gorge part of the garden is accessible only by a series of steps.

Impressive five-acre garden with a large collection of mature shrubs, including over 200 rhododendron species, many camellias, magnolias including campbellii, embothriums, leptospermums, olearias, myrtles, telopeas, perennials, over 200 hydrangeas and many other rare Southern Hemisphere plants. The garden has several interesting paths and is on a hillside running along the rocky shore of the Dee Estuary in Kirkcudbright Bay. 

This is a long, sloping and terraced garden at over 800 feet in the Braes of Angus, developed to be a garden for all seasons. Half is dominated by bulbs, rhododendrons, azaleas, primulas, meconopsis and clematis. The other half is mainly later summer bulbs, herbaceous plants and roses. There is also a rockery/scree.

A constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises including a shell house built in 2014, rose parterres, a rill and fountains. At its heart are the plants filling every border, spilling over arches and lining paths, which are the inspiration for Ann’s paintings. The season starts with the snowdrop collection of over 70 cultivars, moves on through hellebores, tulips, irises and roses. One of the garden's features is a mirror steel diamond sculpture to commemorate the Frasers' diamond wedding anniversary.

This Dundee garden is on a fairly steep slope with steps and paths. It features a riot of colour in April/May with thousands of tulip bulbs followed by azaleas and rhododendrons. There is a large fig tree and a grapevine ‘Brant’ growing on south-facing walls. In the greenhouse, John grows tomatoes and has four different grapevines, used for his Muscat flavoured wines (samples available). He has recently planted four types of seedless grapes outdoors on a south facing fence as a trial. John is a horticulturist, as seen by unusual fruit varieties such as Saskatoon, and an artist. His gallery will be open.

A unique garden at the centre of a biodynamic farm on the Island of Lismore in the Inner Hebrides. The garden created from a field has a strong geometric layout that reflects the ecclesiastical history of the island. It has a vegetable garden, a tree nursery, a physic garden, an orchard and a polytunnel. The garden is a haven for wildflowers, birds, bees and butterflies. Standing stones, meadows, new woodlands, mountains and the sea encompass the whole. There is also a herd of rare breed Shetland cattle, chickens, ducks and friendly cats.

Situated in Glassel Park Estate, the planting of this long garden reflects East Lothian habitats including moorland, grassland and woodland, and also areas of related plant varieties such as rockery, roses, ferns, heucheras and peonies. Together, they form a pattern of gardens within a garden. A large waterlily pond houses newts, and a second pond within a rockery is fed by a waterfall. A cold conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants. Vertical structure is provided by a large number of specimen small trees, such as Cornus, maples, magnolias, contorted Robinia, Chinese rowan, Persian acacia and honey locust. Animal and bird carvings in wood by Graham reflect local fauna.

A wonderful, secluded landscaped garden on the lower slopes of Arthur’s Seat including conifers, heathers, alpines, a physic garden, herbaceous borders and ponds.

This half-acre, tiered garden is situated in the former forestry village of Port Ann, enjoying a sheltered position between Loch Fyne and a pine forest, and is a fine example of what can be achieved in a relatively small space. Created over the last 15 years by Anne and Chris, since Chris has become a wheelchair user, part of the top level of the garden has been made accessible with a viewing platform to the garden and loch beyond. The garden has a water feature, a pond teeming with newts and dragonflies, a labyrinth designed by artist Margaret Ker, many neuks and crannies filled with plants and small trees, including rhododendrons, azaleas, hawthorn, fig, maple and acers, and ends in a walk through a wilder area of hazels on the burnside where the ground is smothered in bluebells in May.

Monimail Tower gardens is situated in the Howe of Fife, a 19th century walled garden and orchard, built around a 15th century tower, the remains of Cardinal Beaton's summer palace. The garden has been an organic vegetable garden since 1985. We are now developing flower beds, but very much in a natural and wildlife friendly way. You will find peacefulness and tranquillity, but not the formality associated with walled gardens. It is a haven for invertebrates and birds. The garden hosts a site for allotments for local people and the woodlands and orchard are open to the general public all year round with a carpet of snowdrops, aconites, then followed by wild garlic in spring. The garden has a marvellous aspect sloping south, surrounded by ancient yew trees and an orchard. The tower is open to visitors and hosts a little museum. You can climb up to the roof and enjoy a beautiful view.

At Broadwoodside the buildings of a former farm steading, dating from the seventeenth century to the present day, surround two sheltered courtyards adjoining a walled garden. Around these, the planting extends into the surrounding farmland and woods on an ambitious scale, with a pond, temple and many sculptural incidents in the landscape. Selected in 2025 for Monty Don’s British Gardens on BBC TV and included by the RHS in Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland, a new guide to ‘the 100 most unmissable’ gardens.

Newmill is a wildflower and wildlife haven. There are secluded paths that extend 800m by ponds and through woodland along the millrace and the north side of the Lunan Burn. In mid-March there are swathes of wild daffodils and by May, banks of bluebells and primroses. There is a half-acre wildflower meadow covered with cowslips and two colourful gardens to visit. If you are lucky and we have had a warm spring, the first of our 17 species of wild orchid may just be coming into flower.

Half-acre garden with stunning views of Loch Scridain, the Ross of Mull, and surrounded by mountains and community forest. The current owner has been developing the garden over the last four years with a collection of rhododendrons, camellias, fruit trees, roses, ferns, peonies, lilies and a few exotics from the southern hemisphere, together with three small ponds. Dogs welcome on leads. Small selection of plants for sale. Kindly walk on gravel paths and grassy areas only.

This much-loved, south-facing family garden has been created over the last 25 years with feature dry stone walls and interlinking paths. It is on four levels and designed to be informal with different areas of interest including a lawned area, flowers, shrubs, trees, raised beds, patios and a small greenhouse. The trees add colour with their carefully chosen different shades of leaves. The garden is particularly secluded and private, through the selection and positioning of the plants, and is designed to be 'easy maintenance'.

Step into the beauty of Kinmount House and enjoy a day of fresh air, stunning scenery and gentle exploration through our historic estate. Wander the elegant Italian Gardens, where stone terraces, ornamental fountains and manicured hedges create a timeless backdrop before following peaceful woodland trails and lakeside paths alive with birdsong and seasonal colour. Every turn reveals a new view from sweeping parkland to tranquil water reflections and the grand façade of the house itself. Whether you stroll, stride or simply take it all in Kinmount’s gardens offer the perfect setting to support a worthy cause, connect with nature and experience one of Scotland’s most enchanting private estates.

The Threave Garden & Craft Fair SGS Open Day is a one-day event at the home of the National Trust for Scotland's School of Heritage Gardening in Dumfries and Galloway, celebrating all aspects of horticulture. There will be plant nurseries, a craft fair, local producers, and plant-related talks from Threave's Garden Instructors. In addition to this there will be children's activities. Threave Garden Cafe, gift shop and plant sales will be open as normal on the day.
Champion Trees: Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold'; Carpinus caroliniana; X Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Picturesque' and a further 25 Scottish Champion Trees

This seventeenth-century house (not open) has a charming walled garden with an ancient yew tree, herbaceous beds and vegetable garden. There is a wonderful burnside walk created since 1980, with azaleas and rhododendrons leading to a small ornamental loch (cleared in 1990) with stunning views up Glensax Valley.

A sheltered SE facing garden set in a stunning landscape comprising about 2 acres of mature planting - mainly shrubs and trees. Access through the borders is via fairly steep narrow paths. There is a large variety of unusual plants including the Sassafras, Polylepsis Australis (Filo Pastry Tree) and Clerodendron (Peanut Butter Bush). There are also many tender rhododendrons which enjoy the uniquely mild climate of this part of SW Scotland.

An evolving three-acre garden. The house is surrounded by a series of mixed borders designed with different vibrant colour combinations for effect in all seasons. A ‘no dig’ 160-foot border in shades of white, blue, purple and pale yellow was created in 2019/2020. The most recent addition to the garden is another ‘no dig’ border in shades of peach, burgundy, yellow, chocolate and acid yellow. Visit in March for over 200 hellebores, May for late spring bulbs and flowers, June and July for roses and high summer colour and August for late summer colour. Visitors are welcome to bring their own refreshments and picnic in the garden. A season ticket for all these dates, and by arrangement (available at the garden or online) is £25 and admits the ticket holder plus guest.

A unique town garden and arboretum with magnificent views over Rattray, Blairgowrie & the Strathmore valley. Spread over 1.3 acres of southeast-facing slope, this garden has a wonderful collection of rhododendrons, acers, shrubs and established trees. A series of paths winding down the steep slope takes you past the herbaceous borders, past a pond and through the tree collection. Species include Magnolia acuminata, Cornus kousa, Acer rubrum, Eucalyptus globulus, Metasequoia glyptostroboides, Sambucus nigra f. porphyrophylla, Callicarpa bodinieri and Cercidiphyllum japonicum.

South-facing 15-acre woodland garden sloping down to Loch Baile Mhic Cailein in Glen Creran. Partly laid out in the mid-19th century with extensive structural water features added in the early 20th century. The garden mainly consists of hybrid and species rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias with, over the last 35 years, a more recent addition of trees from Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Northern United States (including a small pinetum).

The Walled Garden (Mrs C Gwyn): The formal walled garden combines the lawn, sculpture and yew hedges, an Apple Walk, extensive herbaceous planting including roses and peonies with an informal arboretum.Tyninghame House (Tyninghame Gardens Limited):Splendid 17th century sandstone Scottish baronial house, remodelled in 1829 by William Burn. The gardens include herbaceous border, Lady Haddington’s Secret Garden with old fashioned roses and an extensive wilderness spring garden with rhododendrons, azalea, flowering trees and bulbs. The Romanesque ruin of St Baldred’s Church commands views across the Tyne Estuary and Lammermuir Hills. Tyninghame has been awarded ‘Outstanding’ for every category in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes of Scotland.
Champion Trees: Two British and four Scottish.

Late 18th-century house sits on top of a hill surrounded by herbaceous beds and well-established shrubs, including rhododendrons and azaleas, overlooking the loch. Attractive walks through woods and around the loch. It was here that the first steamboat in Britain made its maiden voyage in 1788 and there is a life-sized model beside the water to commemorate this. Over the past years, there has been much clearing and development work around the loch, which has opened up the views considerably. 

When Anna and James Buxton moved into Redcroft in 1986 they acquired a garden which had always been very well cared for. Since then the range of plants has been widened and it now has the feel of a very mature garden. The garden surrounds the Arts and Crafts house and has itself something of an Arts and Crafts style. Carefully trimmed shrubs have become sculptures, the pond is now covered in water lilies and some of the lawn has become long grass with paths. It is a hidden haven off a busy road. May should be very colourful with rhododendrons and other flowering shrubs and wall plants, and a good display of tender plants in the old greenhouse. The orchard will be covered in daffodils and there will be tulips in pots and other spring bulbs. Children and buggies are welcome, and older children will enjoy our treehouse.

Well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized town garden comprising herbaceous and shrub beds, lawn, fruit and some vegetables, water features, seating areas, trees and an example of cloud pruning. This is a wildlife-friendly garden that has been transformed from a wilderness 40 years ago and continues to evolve. In 2017 two raised beds were added to the front garden. This hidden treasure of a garden was featured on Beechgrove in June 2015 and on The Instant Gardener in June 2016.