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.

This one and a quarter acre plantswoman’s garden has a variety of different plant habitats: woodland, dry sunny gravel beds, rock garden, crevice garden and mixed perennial and shrub borders. There is a large productive vegetable garden. The McHales like to grow most of their plants from seed obtained through various international seed exchanges. Expect to see a large number of unusual and exciting plants. The garden is full of colour with an abundance of spring flowers in March, and in late May and early June the meconopsis should be at their best. The gravel garden comes into its own in July and continues through until winter. Hardy cyclamen are a big favourite and a species is in flower in almost every month of the year. The garden has featured on the BBC Beechgrove Garden, in Garden Answers and Scottish Field.

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.

Set in an ancient landscape in the foothills of the impressive and foreboding hill of Bennachie, is a circular walk through glorious daffodils with outstanding views. This interesting garden is in the early stages of restoration, with large groupings of rhododendrons and specimen trees. Westhall Castle is a 16th-century tower house, incorporating a 13th-century building of the bishops of Aberdeen. There were additions in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The castle is semi-derelict, but stabilised from total dereliction. A fascinating house encompassing 600 years of alteration and additions.

Discover a hidden century-old woodland and terraced formal garden in the setting of an Edwardian country house near Linlithgow. Less a horticulturalists garden than a diverse and surprising hillside walk, revealing hidden gardens, garden structures and architectural gems. Climb down to a walled garden with croquet lawn, topiary, pleached limes, apple espaliers and wisteria. Search the woods and rockery for a large collection and variety of mature rhododendrons, including several giants. Enjoy the extensive native spring flowers along tree-lined avenues and in our 110-year-old orchard. And don't miss our highlight, the blaze of flowering azaleas at the end of the lawn. The garden previously opened under the Garden Scheme by earlier generations of the Cadell family from the 1930s until 2000 and this is a rare chance to re-discover the garden.

A creative take on the courtyard garden to provide a gardening and wildlife haven in a suburban setting.  Imaginatively and densely planted, with extensive use of pots and containers, and borrowed interest from neighbouring properties, to provide interest over a long season. A space from which to draw inspiration for what is possible in a small space. Set behind a 17th century cottage and planted across three levels, features include espaliered fruit in decorative forms; a winter garden; mature fruit trees; new plantings of almond and grape. Emphasis on imaginative wall plantings using climbers, trees and shrubs, with a Massachusetts corner featuring a wall fountain and blueberries. Includes small vegetable patch and more than thirty roses, with a focus on ramblers, English and old roses. Garden includes a number of steps. 2025 finalist BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Garden of the Year.

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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.

This established garden, with many mature trees, occupies a south-facing site overlooking the River Tay and Fife hills. The tennis court lawn is surrounded by herbaceous plants and shrubs. A short woodland walk reveals a miniature knot garden, a bower and other surprise features. There are also rose beds and two oriental-themed water gardens. At the summer opening there will be a chance to relax with tea, cake and live music. In the autumn, all the areas will be displaying their seasonal colours and, as darkness falls, they will be further enlivened by a variety of lighting techniques (torches recommended).

This relatively large city garden on the corner of Hermitage Gardens and Hermitage Drive is at its best in spring with its rock garden, rhododendrons, camellias, acers, tulips and mature trees. 

A large, mature, semi-structured garden with views over the Firth of Forth. The garden includes evolving topiary for structure and wild areas for nature. There is a pond and a separate water feature, a couple of cabins and many seating areas. A shady path under the trees, a veg patch, a fruit cage and a large old greenhouse all add interest. The garden is designed to have interest all year and attracts lots of wildlife which is caught on wildlife camera traps. There are lots of gravelled paths but they are quite compacted.

The Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens are an oasis of calm in Edinburgh’s West End. Covering two acres, they consist of lawns, flower beds and a fine collection of trees including a Camperdown elm. They are well used and enjoyed by the residents of the two crescents and include a small children’s play area. The gardens are maintained on organic principles. Situated just off Palmerston Place, they are probably at their best in spring time with a profusion of blossom. Created at the end of the nineteenth century, the paths wander through the trees, shrubs and lawns, with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the peace of the gardens.

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.

Kames Bay garden has evolved from two acres of scrub and bracken on an exposed lochside hill into a natural, almost wild garden spread over 13 acres, which blends into the contours of the coastal landscape. A garden where visitors can wander at peace on the woodland walk, or the hillside walk edged with wild primroses and violets, or around the pond edged with hydrangeas. Relax on hidden benches to enjoy the magnificent views over Loch Melfort and the islands to the west. An enchanting garden full of vibrant colours, especially in the spring, with more than 100 varieties of azaleas and rhododendrons.

A lovely two-acre garden to relax in with continuing developments to enjoy. Wander through woodlands and meadows, and around eye-catching perennial borders with unusual plants and shrubs, a pond and an orchard, all attracting a diversity of insects and birds. Our organic vegetable garden and polytunnel keep us well supplied and using the no-dig method, without need for artificial fertiliser or chemicals. Our garden delights us with year-round interest starting with various spring bulbs and flowering shrubs, continuing through to late autumn colours

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