Garden Openings

Glassmount House

by Kirkcaldy KY2 5UT
Peter, James and Irene Thomson

Open daily until 30 September, 2pm - 5pm. (2022)

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T:01592 890214 E:mcmoonter@yahoo.co.uk

Densely planted walled garden with surrounding woodland. An A-listed sun dial, Mackenzie & Moncur greenhouse and historical doocot are complemented by a number of newer structures. Daffodils are followed by a mass of candelabra and cowslip primula, meconopsis and Cardiocrinum giganteum. Hedges and topiary form backdrops for an abundance of bulbs, clematis, rambling roses and perennials, creating interest through the summer into September. The garden is now extending beyond the walls, with new areas of naturalistic planting blending the boundary between the surrounding fields and the woodland.

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.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Parkinsons UK 60%

Coul House

Coul House, Maree Way, Glenrothes KY7 6NW
Dean & Clare Ansell

Saturday 24 September, 11am - 3pm (2022)

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T:07525791277 E:Clareansell5@gmail.com

A hidden gem, Coul garden lies within the grounds of Coul House, an imposing B-listed Victorian farmhouse which dates back to circa 1875. A mix of hydrangeas, roses, rhododendron and wisteria are contained in this ever-evolving amateur garden. The garden has more recently been redesigned with hard landscaping and includes a small pond. Come and take a walk around and enjoy a cup of tea and home baking.

Directions: From the A92, follow signs for Pitcairn

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Limited 30% & Glenrothes & District Foodbank 30%

Tarland Community Garden

Tarland, Aboyne AB34 4ZQ
The Gardeners of Tarland

Saturday 24 September, 12pm - 4pm (2022)

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Tarland Community Garden opened in 2013 and is a Tarland Development Group project. It provides an inclusive and accessible community growing space for local residents. It has indoor (polytunnel) and outdoor raised beds for rent, plus communal planting areas including a soft fruit cage, fruit trees and a herb garden. It is a place for members to grow produce, learn, share and have fun.

Directions: Take the B9094 from Aboyne or the A96 and B9119 from Aberdeen. Arriving at the village square the gardens will be clearly signposted.

Admission: £3.00, children free

Charities: Tarland Development Group 60%

Balhary Walled Garden

Balhary, Alyth, Blairgowrie PH11 8LT
Teri and Paul Hodge-Neale

Saturday 24 September, 2pm - 5pm (2022)

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Opening on its own for the first time, this two-acre working walled garden is being lovingly restored back to full production with the development of the 'no dig' method to grow many varieties of vegetables with impressive results. The maturing herbaceous borders have the space to encourage drifts of colour and interest throughout the seasons. The walls that surround the garden give microclimate conditions, allowing for the culture of heritage and new varieties. Paul and Teri also have their own private Therapy Garden which is a beautiful space with serene water features, statuary, stonework and unusual plants, and available to visit at specific times.

Directions: Situated between Alyth and Meigle on the B954 opposite the sign to Jordanstone.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Perennial 60%

Horatio's Garden

National Spinal Unit, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4TF
Horatio's Garden

Sunday 25 September, 2pm - 5pm (2022)

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E:sallie@horatiosgarden.org.uk

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Carefully created by acclaimed garden designer and RHS Judge, James Alexander-Sinclair, Horatio’s Garden Scotland opened in 2016 and supports patients, their loved ones and NHS staff affected by spinal cord injury from across the whole of Scotland. The gardens provide peaceful, yet vibrant horticultural havens. Horatio’s Garden Scotland features a woodland garden awash with striking seasonal blooms and framed by a beautiful collection of Betula pendula trees, as well as artfully planted borders, courtyard garden, gorgeous garden room, fruitful glasshouse and much more, there’s plenty to explore in this thoughtful, therapeutic garden; one which rarely opens to the public and is unusually nestled right in the heart of a Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS hospital.

Directions: From the east or west of the city: On the M8 motorway to Junction 25, follow signs for the Clyde Tunnel (A739) for three-quarters of a mile, then follow signs for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Turn left into Govan Road and the hospital is on the left. From north of the River Clyde: go through the Clyde Tunnel (A739) and follow signs for the hospital. Please look at our website for the hospital estate map for directions to the garden and available parking.

Admission: £7.00, children free

Charities: Horatio's Garden 60%

Drumpark

Irongray DG2 9TX
Mr and Mrs Iain Mitchell

Sunday 25 September, 2pm - 5pm (2022)

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T:01387 820323 E:iain.liz.mitchell@gmail.com

Well-contoured woodland garden and extensive policies nurture mature azaleas, rhododendrons and rare shrubs among impressive specimen trees. Water garden with primulas and meconopsis. Victorian walled garden with fruit trees and garden produce. There is also a beautiful herbaceous border. All planting is set in a natural bowl providing attractive vistas.
Champion Trees: Abies cephalonica, Abies procera, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Erecta Viridis', 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).

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Loch Arthur 60%

Silverburn Village

23 Biggar Road, Silverburn EH26 9LJ
Mrs KM Hill

Friday 30 September, 2pm - 5:30pm (2022)

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Come and celebrate over 30 years of SGS openings at the heart of the Pentland Hills with our Harvest Festival. Share the experience of surviving above 900 feet, enjoy the beautiful Beechgrove garden - now 12 years old, explore the arboretum, a woodland walk and a wild garden.

Directions: Parking available. Disabled access. Buses 101/102 Edinburgh-Dumfries bus route. On the A702 ten miles from Edinburgh city centre, six miles from city bypass.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Mary's Meals 60%

Benmore Botanic Garden

Benmore, Dunoon PA23 8QU
A Regional Garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Sunday 2 October, 10am - 5pm (2022)

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T:01369 706261 E:benmore@rbge.org.uk

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Benmore’s magnificent mountainside setting is a joy to behold. Its 120 acres boast a world-famous collection of plants from the Orient and Himalayas to North and South America, as well as an impressive avenue of giant redwoods, one of the finest entrances to any botanic garden. Established in 1863, these majestic giants stand over 150 feet high. Seven miles of trails throughout lead to a restored Victorian Fernery and a dramatic viewpoint at 420 feet looking out to surrounding mountains and Holy Loch. There are also traditional Bhutanese and Chilean pavilions and the magnificent Golden Gates. Keep an eye out for red squirrels and other wildlife as you explore the garden.
National Plant Collection: Abies, South American Temperate Conifers, Picea
Champion Trees: Many rare trees and giant conifers

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00056

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.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

SGS Plant Sale at St Andrews Botanic Garden

St Andrews KY16 8RT
St Andrews Botanic Garden

Sunday 2 October, 11am - 3pm (2022)

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The famous annual SGS Fife Autumn Plant Sale returns for a second year to the Botanic Garden in St Andrews. In addition to a fabulous selection of bare root and potted plants, all grown locally, watch the SGS website for updates on an exciting selection of stall holders and other activities being planned for the day. Plant donations - large and small - will be extremely welcome and can be dropped off plants at the Botanic Garden on Friday 30 September and Saturday 1 October.

Directions: The garden is located on Canongate and is a 10/15 minute walk from the centre of St Andrews. Follow the signs from the town down Viaduct walk, which is a shared path for bikes and walkers. The 99C bus route goes past the garden and takes five minutes from the bus stop in St Andrews. The nearest train station is Leuchars on the 99 bus route. There is a free car park at the garden.

Admission: £3.00, children free

Charities: St Andrews Botanic Garden Trust 60%

Dawyck Botanic Garden

Stobo EH45 9JU
A Regional Garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Sunday 9 October, 10am - 5pm (2022)

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T:01721 760254

W:www.rbge.org.uk/dawyck

Dawyck is a regional garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh which had its 350th anniversary in 2020. Stunning collection of rare trees and shrubs. With over 300 years of tree planting, Dawyck is a world-famous arboretum with mature specimens of Chinese conifers, Japanese maples, Brewer’s spruce, the unique Dawyck beech and sequoiadendrons from North America which are over 150 feet tall. Bold herbaceous plantings run along the burn. Range of trails and walks. Fabulous autumn colours.
National Plant Collection: Larix spp. and Tsuga spp
Champion Trees: Numerous

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00134

Directions: Eight miles south west of Peebles on the B712.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Stobo Japanese Water Garden

Stobo Farm, Stobo EH45 8NX

Sunday 9 October, 2pm - 5pm (2022)

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This is a mature, secluded woodland garden created in the early 1900s. Its most prominent feature is the constant presence of water that adds to the tranquillity of the garden throughout the seasons, beginning with the drama of a waterfall at its head through a cascade of ponds, punctuated along the way by stepping stones and bridges. The garden was brought to life when Japanese style was the height of fashion – hence its cherry trees, maples, and iconic Japanese lanterns, ‘tea house’ and humpback bridge. The azaleas and rhododendrons provide a spectacular display in the spring while autumn brings the unmistakable scent of burnt sugar from the Katsura and the colour changes from greens to stunning deep reds and yellows. Limited disabled access due to gravel paths and steps. Visitors are advised to wear appropriate footwear.

Directions: Off the B712. (Peebles/Broughton road) via Stobo Castle entrance. Bus 91.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Stobo and Drumelzier Church of Scotland 30% & Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance 30%

Westgate

12 Glamis Drive, Dundee DD2 1QL
John and Frances Dent

Saturday/Sunday, 15/16 October, 4pm - 8pm (2022)

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This established garden with mature trees occupies a half-acre south-facing site overlooking the River Tay and Fife hills. The tennis court lawn has herbaceous borders. The woodland area includes hidden features, garden ornaments and a miniature topiary garden and bower. A small rose garden, a fountain and two oriental-themed water gardens complete the tour.

Directions: Buses 5, 22 or 73 from Dundee city centre. Please note there is no roadside parking on Glamis Drive. Limited disabled parking available at the house.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Dr Graham's Homes Kalimpong (UK) 60%

Ardkinglas Woodland Garden

Cairndow PA26 8BG
Ardkinglas Estate

Open daily, dawn - dusk (2022)

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T:01499 600261

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In a peaceful setting overlooking Loch Fyne, the garden contains one of the finest collections of rhododendrons and conifers in Britain. This includes the mightiest conifer in Europe — a silver fir, as well as many other Champion Trees. There is a gazebo with a unique scriptorium based around a collection of literary quotes. The garden has a fairy trail and a gruffalo trail. It is a VisitScotland 3-star garden.
Champion Trees: The mightiest conifer in Europe and others.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00022

Directions: Entrance through Cairndow village off the A83 Loch Lomond/Inveraray road.

Admission: £5.00, children £2.00

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Oldtown of Leys Garden

Inverness IV2 6AE
David and Anne Sutherland

1 January - 29 April, 30 April - 31 October (not Thursdays & Fridays) & 1 November - 31 December, dawn - dusk (2022)

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T:01463 238238 E:ams@oldtownofleys.com

Established in 2003, on the outskirts of Inverness, with views over the town, this large garden of three acres has year-round interest. Spring rhododendrons and azaleas, summer herbaceous plantings, autumn trees and shrubs and winter appeal from the conifers, evergreens and structures. Features include a rockery, ponds, musical instruments, a new stumpery and, in construction for 2022, an area of prairie planting.

Directions: Turn off southern distributor road (B8082) at Leys roundabout towards Inverarnie (B861). At the T junction turn right. After 50 meters turn right into Oldtown of Leys.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Alzheimer Scotland 30% & Highland Hospice 30%

Highland Liliums

10 Loaneckheim, Kiltarlity IV4 7JQ
Neil and Frances Macritchie

Open daily, 9am - 5pm (2022)

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T:01463 741365 E:accounts@highlandliliums.co.uk

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Highland Liliums is a working retail nursery with spectacular views over the Beauly valley and Strathfarrar hills. A wide selection of home-grown plants available including alpines, ferns, grasses, herbaceous, herbs, liliums, primulas and shrubs.

Directions: Signposted from Kiltarlity village, which is just off the Beauly to Drumnadrochit road (A833), approximately 12 miles from Inverness.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Dalrymple Community Garden

Barbieston Road, Dalrymple KA6 6DY
Dalrymple Community Landscape Project

Open daily, dawn - dusk (2022)

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Opened in September 2019, the garden, situated opposite the shops in Barbieston Road, is run by a dedicated team of volunteers; part of the Dalrymple, Skeldon and Hollybush Project. A large central lawn is surrounded by extensive areas of original meadow turf and already we have seen the appearance of wildflowers, with a concomitant increase in insect diversity, and the appearance of butterflies associated with wild grasses. Damselflies and amphibians have begun to visit the two ponds. We have planted several thousand spring bulbs including snake’s head fritillaries and camassias and as the new year progresses we will be adding willows and other native shrubs to provide a richer habitat.

Directions: From the north take the A77 Ayr to Stranraer. At the A713 junction take the left turn and follow the road past the hospital to the B742 junction, turn right into the village and park behind the shops in the centre of the village. From south of the A77, take the B7034 and turn right. Bus 52 from Ayr.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Dalrymple, Skeldon and Hollybush Project 60%

Ardmaddy Castle

by Oban PA34 4QY
Mr and Mrs Archie Struthers

Open daily, 9am - dusk (2022)

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T:01852 300353 E:minette@ardmaddy.com

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The gardens lie in a most spectacular setting in the centre of a horseshoe valley sheltered by mixed mature woodlands and the elevated castle standing on a volcanic mound to seaward. The walled garden is full of magnificent rhododendrons, a collection of rare and unusual shrubs and plants, the clock garden with its cutting flowers, the crevice garden, a NEW border with grasses and coastal theme, fruit and vegetables grown with labour saving formality, all within dwarf box hedging. Beyond, a woodland walk, with its 60-foot Hydrangea petiolaris, leads to the water garden which in spring has a mantle of bluebells and daffodils and in early summer a riot of Primula candelabra, irises, rodgersias and other damp-loving plants and grasses. Lovely autumn colour. A plantsman’s garden for all seasons.

Directions: Take the A816 south of Oban for eight miles. Turn right onto the B844 to Seil Island/Easdale. Four miles on, turn left on to Ardmaddy Road (signposted) for a further two miles.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Druimneil House

Port Appin PA38 4DQ
Mrs J Glaisher (Gardener: Mr Andrew Ritchie)

Open daily, dawn - dusk (2022)

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T:01631 730228 E:druimneilhouse@btinternet.com

Large garden overlooking Loch Linnhe with many fine varieties of mature trees and rhododendrons and other woodland shrubs. Nearer the house, an impressive bank of deciduous azaleas is underplanted with a block of camassia and a range of other bulbs. A small Victorian walled garden is currently being restored. Owner, Janet Glaisher, is the winner of the Diana Macnab Award 2020. She has opened Druimneil House for Scotland’s Garden Scheme for a remarkable 38 years.

Directions: Turn in for Appin off the A828 (Connel/Fort William Road). After two miles take a sharp left at Airds Hotel and it's the second house on the right.

Admission: by donation

Charities: The Appin Village Hall 30% & The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland 30%

Barguillean's 'Angus Garden'

Taynuilt PA35 1HY
The Josephine Marshall Trust

Open daily, 9am - dusk (2022)

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T:01866 822333 E:info@barguillean.co.uk

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Nine-acre woodland garden around an 11-acre loch set in the Glen Lonan Hills. Spring-flowering shrubs and bulbs, extensive collection of rhododendron hybrids, deciduous azaleas, conifers and unusual trees. The garden contains a large collection of North American rhododendron hybrids from famous contemporary plant breeders. Some paths can be steep. Three marked walks from 30 minutes to one-and-a-half hours.

Directions: Three miles south off the A85 Glasgow/Oban road at Taynuilt, road marked Glen Lonan, three miles up a single track road, turn right at the sign.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: SSAFA Forces Help 60%

Ardtornish

by Lochaline, Morvern PA80 5UZ
Mrs John Raven

Open daily, 10am - 6pm (2022)

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Ardtornish Estate spreads out around Loch Aline, a huge, wooded, U-shaped bay, a natural haven. Wonderful gardens of interesting mature conifers, rhododendrons, deciduous trees, shrubs and herbaceous, set amid magnificent scenery. Much of the garden is covered by native birch, alongside extensive planting of exotic species, under mature groups of larch, firs and pine, whose strong form and colour complement the pink sandstone towers and gables of Ardtornish House.

Directions: Three miles from Lochaline along the A884.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Raasay Walled Garden

Isle of Raasay IV40 8PB
Raasay Community

Open daily, 10am - 5pm (2022)

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T:07939 106426 E:raasaywalledgarden@gmail.com

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Situated behind Raasay House, a 10 minute walk from the Ferry Terminal, is the Category A listed Walled Garden. Visited by Boswell & Johnson in 1773, the garden suffered neglect before coming into Community ownership. Ongoing restoration began in 2013 and the 1.43 acre garden now supplies vegetables, fruit, salad, herbs and cut flowers to the community and visitors. Features an orchard, rose beds, polytunnels, a fruit cage, wildflowers for pollinators and insects, and plenty of seats. We have a composting toilet for visitors' use. June and July provide the most colourful time and our main produce harvests take place from May to September. We run events during the year - please check our Facebook page for details. The garden isn't always staffed, so please contact for further details.

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 foot, although cars can also cross.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Glenwhan Gardens

Dunragit, by Stranraer DG9 8PH
Tessa Knott

Open daily, 10am - 5pm (2022)

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T:07787 990702

W:www.glenwhangardens.co.uk

Described as one of the most beautiful gardens in Scotland, Glenwhan Gardens is situated at 300 feet and overlooks Luce Bay and the Mull of Galloway, with clear views to the Isle of Man. Forty years ago there was wild moorland, but now, following considerable dedication and vision, you can see glorious collections of plants from around the world. There is colour in all seasons and the winding paths, well-placed seats and varied sculptures, set around small lakes, add to the tranquil atmosphere. There is a 17-acre moorland wildflower walk, the chance to see red squirrels and a well-marked Tree Trail.

Directions: Seven miles east of Stranraer, one mile off the A75 at Dunragit (follow brown VisitScotland and yellow SGS arrows).

Admission: by donation

Charities: Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO 60%

Achnacloich

Connel, Oban PA37 1PR
Mr T E Nelson

Open daily (Saturdays only), 2pm - 4pm (2022)

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T:01631 710223 E:charlie_milne@msn.com

The 20-acre woodland garden, overlooking Loch Etive, has been planted over the last century with a wide range of trees and shrubs from Asia, China, Japan, North America, Chile and New Zealand. Many have grown to considerable size. The light woodland canopy consists of native oaks and a number of magnificent 150-year-old Scots pines and European larch. Amongst these are open glades, carpeted with bluebells and numerous other bulbs. Two ponds and streams are planted with primulas, iris species, lysichitum, and astilbes. The woodland contains innumerable species of rhododendron and azalea, of which the triflorums and yunnanense are outstanding. Amongst these are species of acer, betula, camellia, cercidiphyllum, cornus, crinodendron, drimys, embothrium, enkianthus, eucryphia, hoheria, magnolia, malus, nothofagus, pieris, sorbus, stewartia, telopea and viburnum. Beside the house is a giant Douglas fir from Douglas' original introduction. One of the first Dawyck beeches stands beside the drive. Fine autumn colours.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00007

Directions: On the A85 two miles east of Connel. The car park is at the bottom of the drive.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Macmillan Cancer Support 60%

Abriachan Garden Nursery

Loch Ness Side IV3 8LA
Mr and Mrs Davidson

1 February - 30 November, 9am - 7pm (2022)

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T:01463 861232 E:info@lochnessgarden.com

W:www.lochnessgarden.com

This is an outstanding garden with over four acres of exciting plantings with winding paths through native woodlands. Seasonal highlights include snowdrops, hellebores, primulas, meconopsis, hardy geraniums and colour-themed summer beds. Views over Loch Ness.

Directions: On the A82 Inverness/Drumnadrochit road, about eight miles south of Inverness.

Admission: £3.00, children free

Charities: Highland Hospice 60%

Braco Castle

Braco FK15 9LA
Mr and Mrs M van Ballegooijen

1 February - 31 October, 10am - 5pm (2022)

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T:01786 880437

A 19th-century landscaped garden with a plethora of wonderful and interesting trees, shrubs, bulbs and plants. An old garden for all seasons that has been extensively expanded over the last 33 years. The partly walled garden is approached on a rhododendron and tree-lined path featuring an ornamental pond. Spectacular spring bulbs, exuberant shrub and herbaceous borders and many ornamental trees are all enhanced by the spectacular views across the park to the Ochils. From snowdrops through to vibrant autumn colour, this garden is a gem. Look out for the embothrium in June, hoheria in August, eucryphia in September and an interesting collection of rhododendrons and azaleas with long flowering season.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00067

Directions: Take a one-and-a-half-mile drive from the gates at the north end of Braco Village, just west of the bridge on the A822. Parking at the castle is welcome.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: The Woodland Trust Scotland 60%

Abbotsford

Melrose TD6 9BQ
The Abbotsford Trust

1 March - 30 November, 10am - 4pm (2022)

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T:01896 752043 E:enquiries@scottsabbotsford.co.uk

W:www.scottsabbotsford.com

The garden was designed by Sir Walter Scott with advice from artists, architects and friends. It is a rare surviving example of a Regency garden layout and completely different from the English landscape garden style of Capability Brown. Scott’s garden aims to provide a harmonious transition between the luxury and comfort of the interiors of the house with wonders of nature in the wider estate through a series of secluded, richly detailed and sheltered ‘rooms’. In its day it would have showcased the latest plants discovered from around the globe, both in its borders and ‘stove houses’. Regular tours are held exploring Scott’s vision for the garden and the hidden meanings of its design. Check the Abbotsford website for details.

Directions: Off the A6091 near Melrose. Buses X62 and 72 from Edinburgh and Peebles. Train from Waverley to Tweedbank. Minibus or one-mile walk from train station.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Kinlochlaich Walled Garden

Appin PA38 4BD
Miss F M M Hutchison

3 March - 31 October, 10am - 4pm (2022)

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T:07881 525754 E:fiona@kinlochlaich.plus.com

W:www.kinlochlaichgardencentre.co.uk

Octagonal walled garden incorporating a large Nursery Garden Centre with a huge variety of plants growing and for sale. Bluebell woodland walk and spring garden. Many rhododendrons, azaleas, trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, including many unusual ones such as embothrium, davidia, stewartia, magnolia, eucryphia and tropaeolum. A quarter of the interior of the walled garden is borders packed with many unusual and interesting plants, espaliered fruit trees, and with an ancient yew in the centre, and another quarter is vegetable growing.

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.

Admission: £3.00, children free

Charities: The Appin Village Hall 30% & Down's Syndrome Scotland: Oban Area & Isles - Positive Futures 30%

Inveraray Castle Gardens

Inveraray PA32 8XF
The Duke and Duchess of Argyll

28 March - 31 October, 10am - 5pm (2022)

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T:01499 302203 E:manager@inveraray-castle.com

W:www.inveraray-castle.com

The castle gardens are a blaze of yellows with varieties of narcissus in the spring followed by bluebells in May. Rhododendrons and azaleas abound and flower from April to June and the newly restored rose garden is a mass of pinks in late June and July. Very fine specimens of Cedrus deodara, Sequoiadendron giganteum (Wellingtonia), Cryptomeria japonica, Taxus baccata and others thrive in the damp climate. The Flag-Borders on each side of the main drive with paths in the shape of Scotland's national flag, the St Andrew's Cross, are outstanding in spring with Prunus 'Ukon' and P. subhirtella and are under planted with rhododendrons, eucryphias, shrubs and herbaceous plants giving interest all year.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00223

Directions: Inveraray is 60 miles north of Glasgow and 45 miles from Oban. Regular bus services from Glasgow, Oban and Campbeltown. SatNav PA32 8XF.

Admission: £7.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Burgie Arboretum

Between Forres and Elgin IV36 2QU
Hamish Lochore

1 April - 31 October, 8am - 5pm (2022)

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T:01343 850231 E:hamish@burgie.org

A rare opportunity to see a sizeable woodland garden/arboretum in its infancy. It has a good collection of rhododendrons, Sorbus, alder, birch and Tilia but also includes many unusual trees from around the world. The arboretum is zoned into geographic areas and species type. It includes a Japanese Garden, bog garden, bog wood, loch and quarry garden. First created in 2005 and is ongoing. Most plants are grown from hand-collected seed and propagated in the Georgian greenhouse.

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.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Sandpiper Trust 60%

Norby

Burnside, Sandness, Shetland ZE2 9PL
Mrs Gundel Grolimund

1 April - 31 December, dawn - dusk (2022)

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T:01595 870246 E:gundel.g5@btinternet.com

A small but perfectly formed garden and a prime example of what can be achieved in a very exposed situation. Blue painted wooden pallets provide internal wind breaks and form a background for shrubs, climbers and herbaceous plants, while willows provide a perfect wildlife habitat. There are treasured plants such as Chionochloa rubra, pieris, Chinese tree peonies, a selection of old-fashioned shrub roses, lilies, hellebores and grasses from New Zealand. There is also a lovely selection of interesting art and textiles in the house.

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.

Admission: £3.00, children free

Charities: Survival International 60%

Ardchattan Priory

North Connel PA37 1RQ
Mrs Sarah Troughton

1 April - 31 October (Wednesdays only), 9:30am - 5:30pm (2022)

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T:01796 481355 E:admin@ardchattan.co.uk

W:www.ardchattan.co.uk

Overlooking Loch Etive, Ardchattan Priory Garden has a mature rockery, extensive herbaceous and rose borders to the front of the house. On either side of the drive, shrub borders, numerous roses and ornamental trees, together with bulbs, give colour throughout the season. The Priory, founded in 1230, is now a private house. The ruins of the chapel and graveyard are in the care of Historic Environment Scotland and open with the garden.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00019

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.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Gordon Castle Walled Garden

Fochabers, Moray IV32 7PQ
Angus and Zara Gordon Lennox

1 April - 31 October, 10am - 4pm (2022)

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T:01343 612317 E:info@gordoncastlescotland.com

W:www.gordoncastle.co.uk

At almost eight acres in size, Gordon Castle has one of the oldest and largest walled gardens in Britain. Lovingly restored to its former glory with a modern design by award-winning designer Arne Maynard, this beautiful garden is overflowing with vegetables, fruit, herbs, and cut flowers. The onsite cafe has a ‘Plant, Pick, Plate’ ethos using wonderful fresh produce grown in the garden. There is a children's natural play area and shop.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00198

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.

Admission: £8.00, children £4.00

Charities: Gordon Lennox Fochabers Trust 60%

Blair Castle Gardens

Blair Atholl PH18 5TL
Blair Charitable Trust

1 April - 28 October, 10am - 5pm (2022)

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T:01796 481207 E:office@blair-castle.co.uk

W:www.blair-castle.co.uk

Blair Castle stands as the focal point in a designed landscape of some 2,500 acres within a Highland estate. Hercules Garden is a walled enclosure of about nine acres recently restored to its original 18th-century design with landscaped ponds, a Chinese bridge, contemporary plantings, vegetables and an orchard of more than 100 fruit trees. The glory of this garden in summer is the herbaceous border, which runs along the 275 yard south-facing wall. A delightful sculpture trail incorporates contemporary and 18th-century sculpture as well as eight new works, letter-carving on stone from the Memorial and Commemorative Arts charity’s 'Art and Memory Collection'. Diana’s Grove is a magnificent stand of tall trees including grand fir, Douglas fir, larch and wellingtonia running along the Banvie Burn, with the 12th-century ruins of St Bride’s Church on the far bank.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00059

Directions: Off A9, follow signs to Blair Castle, Blair Atholl.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Dunvegan Castle and Gardens

Isle of Skye IV55 8WF
Hugh Macleod of Macleod

1 April - 15 October, 10am - 5:30pm (2022)

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T:01470 521206 E:info@dunvegancastle.com

W:www.dunvegancastle.com

Any visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without enjoying the wealth of history and horticultural delights at award-winning 5* Dunvegan Castle & Gardens. The five acres of formal gardens began life in the 18th century. In stark contrast to the barren moorland and mountains which dominate Skye's landscape, the Castle's Water Garden, Round Garden, Walled Garden and woodland walks provide an oasis for an eclectic mix of flowers, exotic plants, shrubs and specimen trees, framed by shimmering pools fed from waterfalls. After visiting the Water Garden with its ornate bridges and islands replete with colourful plants along the riverbanks, wander through the elegant formal Round Garden. The Walled Garden, formerly the Castle's vegetable garden, now has a diverse range of plants and flowers completing the attractive features, including a water lily pond, garden museum, 17th century lectern sundial, glass house and the 'Dunvegan Pebble', a rotating 2.7 ton Carrara marble sculpture. The informal areas of the garden are kept wild to encourage wildlife, creating a more natural aesthetic framed by the coastal scenery. The present Chief, Hugh MacLeod, and his dedicated team of gardeners, continue to build on this unique legacy for future generations to enjoy.

Directions: One mile from Dunvegan village, 23 miles west of Portree. Follow the signs for Dunvegan Castle.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Attadale

Strathcarron IV54 8YX
Mr Ewen Macpherson

1 April - 30 October, 10am - 5:30pm (2022)

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T:01520 722603 E:info@attadalegardens.com

W:www.attadalegardens.com

The Gulf Stream, surrounding hills and rocky cliffs create a microclimate for 20 acres of outstanding water gardens, old rhododendrons, unusual trees and a fern collection in a geodesic dome. There is also a sunken fern garden developed on the site of an early 19th-century drain, a waterfall into a pool with dwarf rhododendrons, sunken garden, peace garden and kitchen garden. Other features include a conservatory, Japanese garden, sculpture collection and giant sundial.

Directions: On the A890 between Strathcarron and South Strome.

Admission: £10.00, children £1.00

Charities: The Howard Doris Centre 60%

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Bolfracks

Aberfeldy PH15 2EX

1 April - 31 October, 10am - 6pm (2022)

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T:07895 004323 E:hollie-syme-92@outlook.com

W:https://www.bolfracks.com/

Special three-acre garden with wonderful views overlooking the Tay Valley. Burn garden with rhododendrons, azaleas, primulas and meconopsis in a woodland garden setting. Walled garden with shrubs, herbaceous borders and rose ‘rooms’ with old-fashioned roses. There is also a beautiful rose and clematis walk. Peony beds are underplanted with tulips and Japanese anemone. The garden has a great selection of bulbs in spring and good autumn colour.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00064

Directions: Two miles west of Aberfeldy on A827. White gates and lodge are on the left. Look out for the brown tourist signs.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Pitmuies Gardens

House of Pitmuies, Guthrie, by Forfar DD8 2SN
Jeanette and Ruaraidh Ogilvie

1 April - 30 September, 10am - 5pm (2022)

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T:01241 828245 E:ogilvie@pitmuies.com

W:www.pitmuies.com

Two renowned semi-formal walled gardens adjoin an 18th-century house and steading, sheltering long borders of herbaceous perennials, superb old-fashioned delphiniums and roses, together with pavings rich with violas and dianthus. An extensive and diverse collection of plants, interesting kitchen garden, spacious lawns, and river, lochside and woodland walks beneath fine trees. A wide variety of shrubs with good autumn colour and a picturesque turreted doocot and a ‘Gothick’ wash house. Myriad spring bulbs include carpets of crocus following massed snowdrops and daffodils.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00215

Directions: From Forfar take A932 east for seven miles and gardens are signposted on the right. From Brechin take A933 south to Friockheim and turn right onto A932; then gardens are signposted on the left after one-and-a-half miles.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

An Cala

Ellenabeich, Isle of Seil PA34 4RF
Mrs Sheila Downie

1 April - 31 October, 10am - 6pm (2022)

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W:www.gardens-of-argyll.co.uk/view-details.php?id=447

A wonderful example of a 1930s designed garden, An Cala sits snugly in its horseshoe shelter of surrounding cliffs. A spectacular and very pretty garden with streams, waterfall, ponds, many herbaceous plants as well as azaleas, rhododendrons and cherry trees in spring. Archive material of Thomas Mawson’s design was found recently and is available to visitors.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00013

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.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Cancer Research UK 60%

Logie House

Dunphail, Forres IV36 2QN
Alasdair and Panny Laing

1 April - 31 December, 10am - 5pm (2022)

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E:panny@logie.co.uk

W:www.logie.co.uk

Originally a traditional formal garden, Logie House walled garden has been developed since 1991 with emphasis on trees, shrubs and hardy perennials, giving all-year-round interest. The meandering burn and dry stone walls support the creation of a wide variety of planting habitats from dry sunny banks to damp shady areas. Many of the unusual plants are propagated for sale in the Garden Shop at Logie Steading. Also features woodland and river walks.

Directions: Six miles south of Forres off the A940. Follow signs to Logie Steading.

Admission: £2.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Glenkyllachy

Tomatin IV13 7YA
Mr and Mrs Philip Mackenzie

1 April - 31 October (Mondays & Tuesdays), 11am - 5pm (2022)

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E:emmaglenkyllachy@gmail.com

In a magnificent Highland glen, at 1200 feet above sea level, Glenkyllachy offers a glorious garden of shrubs, herbaceous plants, rhododendrons, trees and spectacular views down the Findhorn River. There are some rare specimens and a recently planted arboretum. Rhododendrons and bulbs flower in May/June, herbaceous plants bloom through July/August with glorious autumn colours in September and October. Original sculptures and a Highgrove-inspired wall provide year-round interest. Featured on the Beechgrove Garden in 2018. We took advantage of Lockdown in 2020 to re-assess existing plant schemes and create new borders and paths. We have also extended the garden with a 'wild area' blending the garden into the beautiful birch and juniper natural hillside.

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.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Marie Curie 60%

Monteviot

Jedburgh TD8 6UQ
Marquis and Marchioness of Lothian

1 April - 31 October, 12pm - 5pm (2022)

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T:01835 830380

W:www.monteviot.com

A series of differing gardens displaying rose and herbaceous plants surrounded by foliage plants. A water feature linked by bridges and falls passes through the Dene Garden and Water Garden. The Garden of Persistent Imagination is planted with rose and clematis beside paths which meander across a bridge and under the Moonstone Gate, past the Dali-style clock.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00288

Directions: Turn off A68, three miles north of Jedburgh on to B6400. After one mile turn right.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Stobshiel House

Humbie EH36 5PD
Mr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward

6 April - 29 September (Wednesday only), 10am - 3pm (2022)

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T:01875 833646 E:stobshiel@gmail.com

The walled garden at Stobshiel has recently lost all the box hedging due to blight. The garden has been redesigned with stone and gravel paths and soft edging. A large, formal lily pond now forms the focal point in front of the house. Through the walled garden, the paths lead you towards the greenhouse, potting shed and down to the cut-flower and vegetable garden. Outside the wall the garden is full of shrubs, roses, bulbs, trees, clematis and more. There are paths to wander around with plenty of seating. There is a large pond, another lily pond and a woodland garden with a burn running through. In May and June it is full of rhododendrons and azaleas.

Directions: On the B6368 Haddington/Humbie road; sign to Stobshiel one mile.

Admission: £5.00

Charities: Fostering Compassion, SCIO 60%

Floors Castle and Gardens

Kelso TD5 7SF
The Duke of Roxburghe

9 April - 30 September, 10:30am - 5pm (2022)

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T:01573 223333

W:www.floorscastle.com

The gardens are situated within the grounds of Floors Castle. Meander through to the formal Millennium Parterre and soak up the spectacular visions of colour, texture and the most delicious scents around the four herbaceous borders in one of the finest Victorian kitchen gardens in Scotland. Features include, Perennial gardens, fruit cage, Tapestry Garden and glasshouse access as well as the Terrace Cafe, Apple Shed Gift Shop and Deli and children’s play area. Explore the grounds, which offer woodland and riverside walks from Easter to the end of September.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00181

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.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum

Armadale, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV45 8RS

1 3 April - 31 October (not Mondays & Tuesdays), 9:30am - 5:30pm. Last entrance 5pm. Please check our website before travel, due to works taking place in 2022 https://www.armadalecastle.com/plan-your-visit/. (2022)

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T:01471 844305 E:office@armadalecastle.com

W:https://www.armadalecastle.com/

Armadale Castle Gardens sit in a magnificent setting on the southern tip of the Isle of Skye, with sweeping views over the Sound of Sleat to the mountains of Knoydart. The estate was once the seat of the Macdonalds of Sleat and is now run by a charitable trust. Visitors can enjoy 40 acres of historic woodland gardens featuring 19th century specimen trees and exotic shrubs. Formal lawns, tranquil ponds and colourful herbaceous borders are set around the romantic ruins of Armadale Castle. There’s also an adventure playground, café and fascinating museum telling the story of the Highlands & Islands through the eyes of Clan Donald

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00028

Directions: On the A851, close to the Armadale Ferry terminal and approx 30 minutes drive from the Skye Bridge. Public transport: Local buses from Broadford; or train to Mallaig then 25 minutes ferry to Armadale (CalMac ferries) and then a 10 minutes walk.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Balmeanach House

Balmeanach, nr Struan, Isle of Skye IV56 8FH
Mrs Arlene Macphie

1 May - 1 October, 11:30am - 4:30pm (2022)

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T:01470 572320 E:info@skye-holiday.com

W:www.skye-holiday.com

Very much a plantsman's garden, begun in the early 1990s after a third-of-an-acre of croft land was fenced. A shelter belt now permits a plethora of diverse plants in exuberant herbaceous borders, which give nectar and pollen to keep the buzzing and fluttering going until autumn, plus rockeries and raised beds. Native trees rub shoulders with more exotic ornamental varieties, providing a canopy for shade-loving plants and nesting sites for the many birds who make the garden their home. A small pond in a sunken garden; a large pond divided in two by a path over a culvert and a bog garden, give scope for marginal and moisture-loving plants. Meandering pathways lead through a small bluebell wood, an arbour garden, shrubbery and a small birch wood, full of azaleas and rhododendrons. Plenty of seating throughout provides an invitation to sit, relax and enjoy the garden and stunning scenery beyond.

Directions: A87 to Sligachan, turn left, Balmeanach is five miles north of Struan and five miles south of Dunvegan.

Admission: £3.00, children free

Charities: Scottish SPCA 60%

Stable House

Maxton, St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0EX
Ian Dalziel

1 May - 31 October (Mondays only), 2pm - 5pm (2022)

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T:01835 824262 E:imd4@mac.com

An enclosed private garden around converted stables with a sunny courtyard. The garden extends to over half an acre and includes mixed borders in sun and shade, a wildflower meadow, a plant house and a hot border. A crevice garden with alpine plants has been enlarged over the winter. The garden was featured in the Border Life programme on ITV Border in January 2021.

Directions: Two minutes from the A68 on the A699 to Kelso.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Sight Scotland 60%

Leathad Ard

Upper Carloway, Isle of Lewis HS2 9AQ
Rowena and Stuart Oakley

2 May - 30 September (not Sundays), 10am - 6pm (2022)

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T:01851 643204 E:stuart.oakley1a@gmail.com

W:www.leathadard.org.uk

A one-acre sloping garden with stunning views over East Loch Roag. It has evolved along with the shelter hedges that divide the garden into a number of areas giving a new view at every corner. With shelter and raised beds, the different conditions created permit a wide variety of plants to be grown. Features include herbaceous borders, cutting borders, bog gardens, grass garden, exposed beds, patios, a pond and vegetables and fruit grown both in the open ground and the Keder greenhouse. Some of the vegetables are grown to show standards.

Directions: On the A858 Shawbost-Carloway, first right after the Carloway football pitch, and the first house on the right. By bus take the Westside circular bus, exit Stornoway, head for Carloway football pitch.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: British Red Cross 60%

Gordon Castle Walled Garden

Fochabers, Moray IV32 7PQ
Angus and Zara Gordon Lennox

1 November - 31 December, 10am - 4pm (2022)

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T:01343 612317 E:info@gordoncastlescotland.com

W:www.gordoncastle.co.uk

At almost eight acres in size, Gordon Castle has one of the oldest and largest walled gardens in Britain. Lovingly restored to its former glory with a modern design by award-winning designer Arne Maynard, this beautiful garden is overflowing with vegetables, fruit, herbs, and cut flowers. The onsite cafe has a ‘Plant, Pick, Plate’ ethos using wonderful fresh produce grown in the garden. There is a children's natural play area and shop.

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00198

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.

Admission: £4.00, children £2.00

Charities: Gordon Lennox Fochabers Trust 60%

Old Allangrange

Munlochy IV8 8NZ
J J Gladwin

By arrangement (2022)

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T:01463 811304 E:office@blackislegardendesign.com

The original garden surrounds an 18th-century orange lime-washed house. There is a formalish parterre in front of the house with loose planting in the individual beds, a terrace garden, lime pom pom bed planted with roses, herb garden, mound, orchard, all linked with various styles of hedges - pleached lime, yew, beech, box, holly, mixed. Recently we have started to remove perimeter wire fences and replace them with log walls and brash hedges. The hedges are treated with different degrees of formality. There is a five-acre organic vegetable garden laid out in a Triskele form, with two polytunnels. We use a no-dig system of cultivation within a permaculture design. We will also run workshops on all matters horticultural starting from 22 January.
Champion Trees: Yew and sweet chestnut

Directions: From Inverness head four miles north on the A9, and follow the directions for Black Isle Brewery. Park up at the Brewery and walk down to the garden. Directions will be given in the shop.

Admission: £7.50, children free

Charities: Black Isle Bee Gardens 60%

Shepherd House

Inveresk, Musselburgh EH21 7TH
Sir Charles and Lady Fraser

By arrangement between for groups email: ann@shepherdhousegarden.co.uk. (2022)

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T:0131 665 2570 E:ann.shepherdhouse@gmail.com

W:www.shepherdhousegarden.co.uk

A constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises including a shell house built in 2014, lavender 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 and 60 years in this garden.

Directions: The garden is near Musselburgh. From the A1 take the A6094 exit signposted Wallyford and Dalkeith and follow signs to Inveresk.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: LMN Scotland 60%

A Blackbird Sings

20 Kings Park, Longniddry EH32 0QL
Graham and Maxine Pettigrew

By arrangement between for Groups. (2022)

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T:01875 853003

A long garden (35m) in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate. Planting is mostly by plant type - heathers, hosta, grasses, ferns, paeony, iris, alpine, rose - in ‘gardens within the garden’. Water features abound and an unheated conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants. Liquidambar, ‘kousa’ cornuses, contorted robinia, cherries, magnolia and rowan hupehensis provide vertical structure within the limited space. A flowering presence throughout the year complements our interest in bees and butterflies.

Directions: By car: Enter Dean Road from A198, right at Kings Avenue, right at Kings Park. By bus (124): Old Dean Road stop, down Old Dean Road, right at Kings Avenue, right at Kings Park.

Admission: by donation

Charities: St.Columba’s Hospice Care 30% & Leuchie 30%

The Limes

Kirkcudbright DG6 4XD
David and Carolyn McHale

By arrangement (2022)

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E:carolyn.mchale@btinternet.com

This one-and-a-quarter-acre plantsman’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 also a large productive vegetable garden. The McHales like to grow most of their plants from seed obtained through various international seed exchanges. You can 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.

Directions: In Kirkcudbright go straight along St Mary Street towards Dundrennan. The Limes is on the right, about half a mile from the town centre crossroads, on the edge of the town.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Friends Of Kirkcudbright Swimming Pool 60%

Laundry Cottage

Culdrain, Gartly, Huntly AB54 4PY
Judith McPhun

By arrangement (2022)

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T:01466 720768 E:judithmcphun@icloud.com

An informal cottage-style garden of about one and a half acres by the River Bogie. Two contrasting steep slopes make up the wilder parts. The more intensively gardened area around the cottage includes a wide variety of herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees, an orchard area and fruit and vegetable plots, making a garden of year-round interest.

Directions: Four miles south of Huntly on the A97.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust 60%

Stockarton

Kirkcudbright DG6 4XS
Lt Col and Mrs Richard Cliff

By arrangement (2022)

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T:01557 330430

This garden was started in 1995 by Carola Cliff, a keen and knowledgeable plantswoman, and contains a collection of unusual shrubs and small trees, which are growing well. Her aim has been to create different informal gardens around a Galloway farm house, leading down to a lochan. Above the lochan there is a sweet cottage, used for holiday retreats, with its own interesting garden. In 1996 a three-acre arboretum was planted as a shelter belt and it now contains some rare oak trees.

Directions: On the B727 Kirkcudbright to Gelston Road. Kirkcudbright three miles, Castle Douglas seven miles.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Loch Arthur 60%

Ruthven House

Coldstream TD12 4JU
Keith and Karen Fountain

By arrangement between 1 January - 30 September (2022)

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T:01890 840680 E:ruthvenhouse@btconnect.com

The three acres of Ruthven’s garden have lovely views towards the Cheviots. The garden’s central feature is two ponds joined by a winding stream. The garden is composed of various differing areas - herbaceous borders, woodland areas, a gravel garden, a knot garden, rockeries, an orchard laid to meadow, a kitchen garden, a nuttery, a small lavender field and, adjacent to the house, a formal rose garden. Much of the work to create the garden from the original few small beds around the house has only been undertaken in the last few years, so the garden has not yet reached complete maturity. The latest projects involve the development of a new herbaceous border on the rear lawn; a quadrant bed for azaleas in the spring and dahlias and chrysanthemums later in the year, adjacent to the drive; and ornamental grass beds on the rear lawn. The small fold of Highland cattle in the adjacent field complete the scene.

Directions: Four miles north of Coldstream on the old Duns road.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Scottish Association For Mental Health 60%

Craichlaw

Kirkcowan, Newton Stewart DG8 0DQ
Mr and Mrs Andrew Gladstone

By arrangement (2022)

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T:01671 830208 E:craichlaw@aol.com

Formal garden with herbaceous borders around the house. Set in extensive grounds with lawns, lochs and woodland. A path around the main loch leads to a water garden returning past a recently planted arboretum in the old walled garden. The best times to visit the garden are early February for snowdrops, May to mid-June for the water garden and rhododendrons, and mid-June to August for herbaceous borders.

Directions: Take the B733 for Kirkcowan off the A75 at the Halfway House eight miles west of Newton Stewart. Craichlaw House is the first turning on the right.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Carmichael Mill

Hyndford Bridge, Lanark ML11 8SJ
Chris, Ken and Gemma Fawell

By arrangement (2022)

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T:01555 665880 E:ken.fawell@btinternet.com

Gardens developed over the last 30 years surrounding the last workable water mill in Clydesdale. The water wheel will be rotating, river levels permitting. A large collection of over 200 different ornamental trees with shrubs and herbaceous plants, as well as a large vegetable and fruit garden. The mill lade (stream) flows through the centre, providing diverse habitats including candelabra primula in late May. Large collection of tulips and narcissi in early spring followed by glorious displays of flowering cherry and crab apple. Wildlife protection and enhancement are priorities. Also visible are archaeological remains of the medieval grain milling, flax processing and a foundry. (The bell in Carmichael village was made here.)

Directions: Just off the A73 Lanark to Biggar road, a half-mile east of the Hyndford Bridge.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Marlfield Gardens

Coldstream TD12 4JT
Christine and Forbes McLennan, Ron Whittaker, Max and Kate Lowe

By arrangement between 1 January - 30 September (2022)

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T:01890 840700/ 07717 237357 E:forbes.mclennan@gmail.com

Marlfield, previously a traditional 80 acre farm, now a quiet hamlet with three lovely gardens, set in over three acres of beautiful Berwickshire countryside to stroll around and enjoy. Easy access with a great afternoon tea to complete the visit.

Marlfield Farmhouse (Christine and Forbes McLennan) - this two acre garden has been open for the past three years with extensive lawns, specimen trees, herbaceous borders and a large raised bed allotment style vegetable garden.

West Cottage (Max and Kate Lowe) - a beautiful cottage garden, intensively planted with herbaceous borders, mixed shrubberies, vegetable and fruit plot.

The Lodge (Ron Whittaker) - newly re-designed, this half-acre garden, with fine views of the surrounding countryside, is a lovely mix of lawns, herbaceous borders, wild flower meadow, vegetables and fruit. A chance to observe a lovely garden in development.

Directions: Four miles north of Coldstream on the old Duns road. Half-a-mile off the main road.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Macmillan Cancer Support 60%

Glenapp Castle

Ballantrae, Girvan KA26 0NZ
Mr Paul Szkiler

By arrangement (2022)

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T:01465 831212 E:info@glenappcastle.com

W:www.glenappcastle.com

The 36-acre grounds at Glenapp Castle are secluded and private. Many rare and unusual plants and shrubs can be found, including magnificent specimen rhododendrons. Paths meander round the azalea pond, through established woodland leading to the wonderful walled garden with a 150-foot Victorian glasshouse. Fresh herbs and fruit from the garden are used every day in the castle kitchen. Much of the gardens were designed by Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932), the world-famous garden designer, applying the principles of the Arts and Crafts Movement, who worked in collaboration with Edwin Lutyens. A new walk has been created opening up the Glen, where Glenapp’s Champion Trees will be found.
Champion Trees: Abies cilicica, Cercidiphyllum japonicum and Picea likiangensis

Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00192

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.

Admission: details can be found on the garden's website

Charities: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Thorntree

Arnprior FK8 3EY
Mark and Carol Seymour

By arrangement between 1 February - 31 October (2022)

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T:01786 870710 E:carolseymour666@gmail.com

W:www.thorntreebarn.co.uk

After the difficulties of 2020/2021, this year Thorntree is opening by arrangement only, but they are looking forward to welcoming visitors. Carol will happily walk round the garden with you or you can wander on your own. The garden continues to evolve and cotoneasters by the saltire beds have been cut back which means the four flower beds are no longer hidden behind a hedge! Also, the view past the summerhouse can be seen and the Annabelle hydrangea has popped up now that there are fewer branches above it. It is inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Ben Lomond to Doune, watching the Forth meander down the bottom of the valley. Please note: plants are always available for sale as part of the trainee experience under the WRAGS scheme.

Directions: On the A811, to Arnprior, then take the Fintry Road; Thorntree is second on the right.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Forth Driving Group RDA SCIO 60%

Madeira

Grangemuir, Pittenweem KY10 2RB
Tara Macdonald

By arrangement between 1 February - 30 September (Tuesdays & Thursdays) (2022)

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T:07867 798746 E:tara@madeirainfife.com

W:www.madeirainfife.com

Madeira is a wonderful ten acre eco garden with a Victorian walled garden at its centre. We have an orchard and vegetable garden, pretty paths through woodland and plenty of bluebells and snowdrops. We don’t use chemicals and fully support wildlife and the habitat they live in; the bee garden and our wilding areas are just two examples. The garden is a work in progress and we are continually creating spaces and fun things for kids to enjoy e.g. our dragons den, Viking shelter, rope swings and more. We grow our own vegetables and love turning our fruit into juices, jellies, jams and ice-cream. We’d be delighted to show you round or let you wander and enjoy.

Directions: Take the bus to Pittenween and walk up Charles Street, past the recycling centre and we are 400 metres up on the left.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Barholm Castle

Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2EZ
Drs John and Janet Brennan

By arrangement between 1 February - 31 October (2022)

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T:01557 840327 E:barholmcastle@gmail.com

Barholm Castle, a 16th-century tower, was restored from a ruin in 2006. The gardens surrounding the tower have been mostly developed from scratch and are now mature. There is a recently extended walled garden, with a gate designed by the artist blacksmith Adam Booth; a courtyard garden; a wooded ravine with huge hybrid rhododendrons from Benmore; a pond and a large fernery with over 90 varieties of fern, including very large tree ferns; a large Victorian style greenhouse filled with succulents and tender perennials; and a large open garden with island beds of shrubs and perennials and a pond. Directly around the castle are rockeries and shrub borders. Views over Wigtown Bay are magnificent. The garden is planted for year-round colour, from February, when the castle ravine is a river of snowdrops, to October, when autumn colour is splendid.

Directions: Off the A75 at the Cairn Holy turn off, fork right three times up a steep narrow road for half-a-mile.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Home-Start Wigtownshire 60%

Anwoth Old Schoolhouse

Anwoth, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2EF
Mr and Mrs Pepper

By arrangement between 15 February - 15 November (2022)

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T:01557 814444 E:lesley.pepper@btinternet.com

Two acres of delightful cottage-style gardens behind the old schoolhouse and cottage in a picturesque setting opposite Anwoth Old Church (in ruins) and graveyard. Winding paths alongside a burn, informally planted with unusual woodland perennials and shrubs. Wildlife pond, fish pond, rock garden, vegetable garden, wildflower area and viewpoint.

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).

Admission: £3.00, children free

Charities: Dogs for Good 60%

3 Millhall

Shore Road, Kirkcudbright DG6 4TQ
Mr Alan Shamash

By arrangement between 1 March - 31 October (2022)

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T:01557 870352 E:shamash@freeuk.com

Impressive five-acre garden with a large collection of mature shrubs, including over 200 rhododendron species, many camellias, perennials, over 300 hydrangeas and many 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.

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.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Kirkcudbright Hospital League Of Friends 30% & Alzheimer's Research UK 30%

Kilbryde Castle

Dunblane FK15 9NF
Sir James and Lady Campbell

By arrangement between 1 March - 30 September (2022)

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T:01786 824897 E:carolaandjames@googlemail.com

W:www.kilbrydecastle.com

Kilbryde Castle gardens cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle. The gardens are split into three parts: formal, woodland and wild. Natural planting (azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias and magnolias) is found in the woodland garden. There are glorious snowdrops, spring bulbs, and autumn colour provided by clematis and acers. Some new plantings for additional late summer/autumn colour were added in 2017. There will also be a Plant Fair on 22 May where you can meet: Ashbrook Nursery, Holmes Farm Plants, Macplants and Rumbling Bridge Nursery. Refreshments will also be available.

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.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Leighton Library Trust 60%

Thirlestane

Kelso TD5 8PD
Catherine Ross and John Wylie

By arrangement between 31 March - 31 October (2022)

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T:01573 420487

Thirlestane is a large, informal garden, with some rough ground and long grass. It previously opened as one of the Yetholm gardens, but since then a nine-acre wood has been planted. This young woodland has a wide mix of trees, including some specimen trees, with fine autumn colour in October. There are two ponds and a burn. An orchard has about 50 varieties of apples and other fruit trees. Beech hedges enclose prairie planting in a formal setting. There is an enclosed flower garden, raised beds for vegetables and colour-themed planting.

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.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Macmillan Cancer Support 60%

Hollytree Lodge

Muckhart, Dollar FK14 7JW
Liz and Peter Wyatt

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 October (2022)

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T:07973 374687 E:elizwyatt@aol.com

A tranquil one-acre garden, divided by internal hedges into ‘rooms’ as featured in Country Homes & Interiors in January 2018. Highlights include a small Japanese garden, mini orchard, naturalised spring bulbs and wildflowers, rill and wildlife pond, mixed herbaceous borders, a good collection of rhododendrons and azaleas, a variety of unusual trees and shrubs, snow gum, Metasequoia glyptostroboides, Persian ironwood and acers, many producing spectacular autumn colours. We aim to garden organically working with nature, complementing our beekeeping interests.

Directions: Approximately 100 yards from the A91 (between Dollar and Milnathort) down the small lane directly opposite the entrance to the Inn at Muckhart.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Coronation Hall, Muckhart 60%

West Leas

Bonchester Bridge TD9 8TD
Mr and Mrs Robert Laidlaw

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 December (2022)

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T:01450 860711 E:ann@johnlaidlawandson.co.uk

The visitor to West Leas can share in an exciting and dramatic project on a grand scale, still in the making. At its core is a passion for plants, allied to a love and understanding of the land in which they are set. Collections of perennials and shrubs, many in temporary holding quarters, lighten up the landscape to magical effect. New lily pond and woodland planting added in 2019 and a new courtyard garden is under construction.

Directions: Signposted off the Jedburgh/Bonchester Bridge Road.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Macmillan Cancer Support: Borders Appeal 60%

Cruisdale

Sandness, Shetland ZE2 9PL
Alfred Kern

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 December (2022)

T:01595 870739

The garden is in a natural state with many willows, several ponds and a variety of colourful hardy plants that grow well in the Shetland climate. Work started in 2003 and the garden has continued to expand over the years, with more work planned.

Directions: From Lerwick head north on the A970, then at Tingwall take the A971 to Sandness, on the west side of Shetland. Cruisdale is opposite the school, on the right-hand side with a wind generator in the field.

Admission: £3.00, children free

Charities: Royal Voluntary Service 60%

House of Aigas and Field Centre

by Beauly IV4 7AD
Sir John and Lady Lister-Kaye

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 October (2022)

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T:01463 782443 E:info@aigas.co.uk

W:www.aigas.co.uk

The House of Aigas has a small arboretum of named Victorian specimen trees and modern additions. The garden consists of extensive rockeries, herbaceous borders, ponds and shrubs. Aigas Field Centre rangers lead regular guided walks on nature trails through woodland, moorland and around a loch.
Champion Trees: Douglas fir, Atlas cedar and Sequoiadendron giganteum

Directions: Four-and-a-half miles from Beauly on the A831 Cannich/Glen Affric road.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Highland Hospice: Aird branch 60%

Chaplains' Court

20 The Chanonry, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 1RQ
Irene Wischik

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2022)

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T:01224 491675 E:irene@wischik.com

This historic walled garden has a long, well stocked herbaceous border offering a succession of vivid colour from early spring to winter. It is divided by an ornamental pergola, a perfect place to sit and enjoy the garden. Large trees of ash, beech, horse chestnut, oak and sycamore give this garden a mature feel. A specimen Camperdown elm sits in the centre of the lawn, which in spring is covered in a carpet of crocuses, snowdrops and scilla. Vegetables and herbs produce plentiful crops, together with newly planted espalier and fan trained apple and pear trees.

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.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: SSAFA Forces Help 60%

Glenkyllachy

Tomatin IV13 7YA
Mr and Mrs Philip Mackenzie

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 October (2022)

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E:emmaglenkyllachy@gmail.com

In a magnificent Highland glen, at 1200 feet above sea level, Glenkyllachy offers a glorious garden of shrubs, herbaceous plants, rhododendrons, trees and spectacular views down the Findhorn River. There are some rare specimens and a recently planted arboretum. Rhododendrons and bulbs flower in May/June, herbaceous plants bloom through July/August with glorious autumn colours in September and October. Original sculptures and a Highgrove-inspired wall provide year-round interest. Featured on the Beechgrove Garden in 2018. We took advantage of Lockdown in 2020 to re-assess existing plant schemes and create new borders and paths. We have also extended the garden with a 'wild area' blending the garden into the beautiful birch and juniper natural hillside.

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.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Marie Curie 60%

Inchmill Cottage

Glenprosen, near Kirriemuir DD8 4SA
Iain Nelson

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2022)

T:01575 540452

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 and fernery.

Directions: Please DO NOT use SatNav. From Kirriemuir take the B955 (signposted The Glens) to Dykehead (about five miles). From there follow the Prosen sign for about five miles. Inchmill is the white-fronted cottage beside the phone box. Car parking beside the church (50 yards away) and by the village hall opposite.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: The Archie Foundation 60%

Bonhard House

Perth PH2 7PQ
Stephen and Charlotte Hay

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 October (2022)

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T:07990 574570 E:stephenjohnhay@me.com

Traditional 19th-century garden of five acres approached through an avenue of magnificent oaks. Mature trees, six classified by the National Tree Register as 'remarkable', including a handsome monkey puzzle, sequoias, Douglas fir and a variety of hollies. Grassy paths wind around ponds, rockeries, shrubbery and smaller trees, providing some splendid perspectives. Rhododendron and azalea beds. Pinetum on a knoll behind the house contains 25 species; beehives and productive kitchen garden. Shifting of garden emphasis to habitat. First fruits of rewilding visible. Orchard in process of extension. Possible sighting of red squirrels. Plentiful and varied birdlife.

Directions: On A94 just under a mile north of Perth take right turn, signed Murrayshall Hotel. After approximately one mile take 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 drive at sharp right turn.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Freedom from Fistula Foundation 60%

Old Farm Cottage

The Ladywell, Nemphlar, Lanark ML11 9GX
Ian and Anne Sinclair

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2022)

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T:01555 663345 M: 07833 204180 E:anniesinclair58@gmail.com

If you are visiting the Clyde Valley please take a short detour to visit this garden that sits on the Nemphlar Spur of the Clyde Walkway, less than two miles outside Lanark. There are many beautiful walks in this vicinity and you will be welcome to take a rest or bring a picnic to this green haven. Ian and Anne Sinclair have been developing the garden for over twenty years and, as Ian is an experienced beekeeper, the garden has evolved to attract wildlife and pollinating insects. The general planting consists of a wide variety of trees, bushes, spring bulbs and mixed borders. The wildlife garden also offers mown paths through grassed areas plus features such as a putting green, a summer-house, beetle banks and a pond. This delightful one-acre garden has always something of interest from springtime until autumn.

Directions: Leave the A73 at Cartland Bridge (Lanark to Carluke Road) or the A72 (Clyde Valley Road) at Crossford. Both routes are well signposted. The garden is on the Nemphlar spur of the Clyde Walkway, just off the West Nemphlar Road on Ladywell Lane.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Parkinsons Self Help Group 60%

Torcroft

Balnain, Glenurquhart IV63 6TJ
Barbara Craig

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 October (2022)

E:barbaramcraig@gmail.com

This garden is about three-quarters of an acre on a hillside overlooking Loch Meiklie in Glen Urquhart. It is a wild garden, with its own character and style. There are weeds and cardamine for the orange-tip butterflies, but most of all there are plants in profusion from acer, anemone and astrantia to veronicastrum, verbascum, weigela and water lilies. A natural stream comes into the garden and meanders into various small ponds. In the spring there are masses of bog primula of all types and colours. There is a fern bed, a rockery, herbs, wooded area, a stumpery and another pond nearby.

Directions: From Inverness turn right at Drumnadrochit and go towards Cannich. After four miles, sign Balnain, there is a very sharp right-hand bend with a high retaining wall on the right. At the end of the wall take the turning to the right signposted Torcroft Lodges.

Admission: £3.00, children free

Charities: Send a Cow 30% & Munlochy Animal Aid 30%

Dundonnell House

Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QW
Dundonnell Estates

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2022)

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T:07789 390028 E:sueandwill@icloud.com

Camellias, magnolias and bulbs in spring, rhododendrons and laburnum walk in this ancient walled garden. Exciting planting in new borders gives all year colour, centred around one of the oldest yew trees in Scotland. A new water sculpture, midsummer roses, recently restored unique Victorian glass house, riverside walk, arboretum - all in the valley below the peaks of An Teallach.
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 half mile.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Sylva Foundation 30% & Euan Macdonald Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Research 30%

Burnside

Littlemill Road, Drongan KA6 7EN
Sue Simpson and George Watt

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2022)

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T:01292 592445 E:suesimpson33@btinternet.com

This maturing and constantly changing six-and-a-half acre garden began in 2006. There is a wide range of plants from trees to alpines, giving colour and variability all year. Next to the road flows the Drumbowie Burn, parallel to which is a woodland border with snowdrops, erythroniums, hellebores, trilliums, rhododendrons and acers. Near the house are a raised bed and large collection of troughs, with an interesting range of alpines. The garden boasts herbaceous beds, ericaceous garden, screes, three alpine glasshouses with award-winning plants, polytunnel, pond and arboretum - underplanted with daffodils, camassia, fritillaries and crocus. With a view towards matrimonial harmony, there are two sheds which may be of interest. The garden is only 15 minutes from Dumfries House.

Directions: From A77 Ayr bypass take A70 Cumnock for five-and-a-quarter miles, at Coalhall, turn onto B730 Drongan (south) for two-and-a-half miles. Burnside entrance is immediately adjacent to a black/white parapeted bridge. Ordnance survey grid ref: NS455162.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: IFDAS : at River Garden Auchincruive 60%

Fernlea Garden

Corvisel Road, Newton Stewart DG8 6LW
Mrs Jenny Gustafson

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2022)

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T:07909 951 885/ 01671 638273 E:jennygustafson2@hotmail.com

A secluded town garden of a third of an acre, it was created in 2006 to complement a new house. There are many rare and unusual trees and shrubs. Two herbaceous borders, one with hot colours and the other pastels. A Chinese-inspired corner, small pond, fruit trees including a Galloway pippin apple and soft fruit. The upper part of the garden is hidden behind a tall beech hedge, where there is a summer house and adjacent woodland planting.

Directions: Turn right at the roundabout on the A75 if coming from Dumfries direction. Go left at the cattle market (opposite Crown Hotel), first through road on the right.

Admission: £4.50, children free

Charities: The Woodland Trust Scotland 60%

Liggat Cheek Cottage

Baltersan, Newton Stewart DG8 6AX
Philip and Jennifer Bradley

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2022)

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T:01671 402639 E:bradley@liggat.plus.com

The garden is approximately half-an-acre and includes a small woodland and shaded area with ferns, hostas, trilliums, erythroniums and many other shade-loving plants. The rest of the garden is divided into informal ‘rooms’ with large borders containing herbaceous perennials, shrubs, conifers, grasses, etc. There is one south-facing bed devoted to less hardy plants including agaves, yuccas, cordylines, aeoniums and tetrapanax. The garden was featured in an episode of The Beechgrove Garden on 5 September 2019.

Directions: From Newton Stewart roundabout (A75) towards Wigtown (A714) Scotland’s National Book Town. Approximately two miles from the roundabout on the right, above Baltersan Farm on the left.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Euan Macdonald Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Research 60%

Berandhu

Appin, Argyll PA38 4DD
John and Fiona Landale

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 October (2022)

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T:01631 730585 mobile 07900 377414 E:johnllandale@gmail.com

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. Craggy limestone abounds on the undulating site, some of which forms natural rockeries. Native trees mix with introduced firs and conifers. A variety of rhododendrons and azaleas provide spring and early summer colour. A mix of limestone overlaid with peat gives an unusual mix of wild flowers. This well-tended garden also has lovely wild areas of bog garden and woodland.

Directions: In Appin turn off the A828 Connel to Ballachulish road at Gunn's Garage signposted for Port Appin. After one mile when the road turns uphill, first entrance on the right, half way up the hill.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Alzheimer Scotland 30% & The Appin Village Hall 30%

Hunter's Tryst

95 Oxgangs Road, Edinburgh EH10 7BA
Jean Knox

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2022)

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T:07708 653584 E:jean.knox@blueyonder.co.uk

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 38 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 The Beechgrove Garden in June 2015 and on The Instant Gardener in June 2016. As we were unable to open in 2021 due to serious house damage, it is particularly exciting to be able to welcome everybody back in 2022.

Directions: From Fairmilehead crossroads head down Oxgangs Road to Hunter’s Tryst roundabout and it's the last house on the left. Buses 4, 5, 27, 400. The bus stop is at Hunter’s Tryst and the garden is opposite.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Lothian Cat Rescue 30% & St.Columba’s Hospice Care 30%

Rosewells

Pitscottie KY15 5LE
Birgitta and Gordon MacDonald

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2022)

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E:g.macdonald54@hotmail.co.uk

Rosewells, designed by the garden owners, has developed over the last 25 years with an underlying theme that each part of the garden should work in relation to the rest, to create one overall effect. The design centres on texture and foliage to provide a lively effect with structure and shape all year. The winter ‘bones’ are provided by trees and shrubs with features such as contorted stems and peeling or coloured bark. In spring and summer, texture and coloured foliage of shrubs and perennials add to the overall design. Birgitta sees flowers as an added bonus with scent and colour being important and combinations of yellow, blue and white colour schemes are preferred. The garden has many varieties of cornus, magnolias, trilliums, meconopsis, agapanthus, rhododendrons, primulas, auriculas, fritillaries, erythroniums, peonies and acers, which are favourites.

Directions: B940 between Pitscottie and Peat Inn, one mile from Pitscottie. Rosewells is the ochre-coloured house.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Save the Children UK 60%

The Tower

1 Northview Terrace, Wormit DD6 8PP
Peter and Angela Davey

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2022)

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T:01382 541635 M: 07768 406946 E:adavey541@btinternet.com

Situated four miles south of Dundee, this one-acre Edwardian landscaped garden has panoramic views over the River Tay. Set on a hill, a series of paths meander around ponds and a small stream, rockeries featuring hellebores and low-level planting, a curved lawn and larger borders. Original woodland paths lead to a granite grotto with a waterfall pool. At the rear of the house the vegetable garden features raised beds made from granite sets. The garden is colourful throughout the summer, with many architectural plants accentuating the clever hard landscape design.

Directions: From B946 park on Naughton Road outside Spar shop and walk up path on left following signs.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Dundee Chamber Music Club 60%

Dal an Eas

Kilmore, Oban PA34 4XU
Mary Lindsay

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2022)

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T:01631 770246 E:dalaneas@live.com

An informal country garden with the aim of increasing the biodiversity of native plants and insects while adding interest and colour with introduced trees, shrubs and naturalised perennials. There is a structured garden round the house and beyond there are extensive flower-filled ‘meadows’ with five different species of native orchid. Grass paths lead to waterfalls, vegetable plot, woodland garden, views and ancient archaeological sites.

Directions: From Oban take the A816 to Kilmore three-and-a-half miles south of Oban. Turn left on road to Barran and Musdale. Keep left at junction for Connel. Dal an Eas is approximately one mile on the left before the big hedges.

Admission: by donation

Charities: Mary's Meals 30% & RNLI 30%

Ormsary House

Ormsary, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8PE
Lady Lithgow

By arrangement between 1 April - 31 October (2022)

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T:01880 770738 E:mclithgow@ormsary.co.uk

Ormsary is on the shore of Loch Caolisport looking across to Islay and Jura. The house policies are resplendent in spring with bluebells and daffodils under fine oak trees. There are woodland gardens with azaleas, rhododendrons and a collection of trees and shrubs. The walled garden, which has evolved over a couple of centuries, is on two levels. The top half is a kitchen garden producing plants, fruit and vegetables for the house; a winter garden and ‘Muscat of Alexandria’ vinery have been heated by hydroelectric power for 100 years. A magnificent Polylepis australis beckons to the lower Secret Garden with its lawn, roses, magnolias and long mixed border. It opens onto the banks of Ormsary Water. There are also woodland walks accessed via the upper woodland garden.

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.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Kirklands

Saline KY12 9TS
Peter and Gill Hart

By arrangement between 1 April - 30 September (2022)

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T:07787 115477 E:gill@i-comment360.com

W:www.kirklandshouseandgarden.co.uk

Kirklands, built in 1832, has been the Hart family home for 41 years. Over the years we have re-instated the walled garden from a paddock and constructed terraces with raised beds. There are 18 espalier apple trees against the walls and box hedging with a display of tulips. The woodland garden starts with snowdrops and bluebells, then rhododendrons, trilliums, fritillaries, meconopsis, erythroniums and candelabra primulas follow. The rockery displays dwarf rhododendrons and azaleas. The herbaceous borders reach their peak in the summer. The bog garden by the Saline Burn is home to giant Gunnera manicata. Over the bridge we have 20 acres of woodland with a pathway by the burn. To keep the grandchildren occupied, Peter built a tree house, climbing frame and rope swing, though we hope they will take an interest in gardening too!

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.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Saline Environmental Group 60%

Auldbyres Farm Garden

Coylton KA6 6HG
Marshall and Sue Veitch

By arrangement between 10 April - 30 September (2022)

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E:su.pavet@btinternet.com

Surrounded by a working farm, this compact, established garden has mature shrubs, wildlife pond, bog garden and stream. Stunning views towards Ayr and Arran ‘borrow' the countryside panorama. The crispness of spring borders, with woodland gems, gives way to a riot of summer perennial favourites. A ‘Pot Theatre’ of containers brightens the farmyard with seasonal displays. Personal tour and tea/coffee on request. Family walks, through farm woods and Hannahston community woodland, are recommended - dogs on leads welcome.

Directions: In Coylton take road signposted B742, past Coylton Arms Pub in Low Coylton, Auldbyres signposted on left after half-a-mile.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre 60%

Knock Newhouse

Lochgair PA31 8RZ
Mrs Hew Service

By arrangement between 11 April - 11 October (2022)

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T:01546 886628 E:corranmorhouse@aol.com

Like all good gardens our woodland garden has evolved over time. It is centered on a 250 foot lochan, a small waterfall and lily pond. The first trees and rhododendrons were planted in the 60s, with major additions in the 90s. A variety of cut leaf and flowering trees were added after the storms of 2011/12. As a result the garden now has a wide range of specimen trees, camellias, hoheria, eucryphia, stewartia to name a few in addition to the azaleas and rhododendrons. January flowering is followed with spring flowers and bluebells and then into the autumn with spectacular colours. I am delighted to welcome visitors at any time so please let me know when you would like to visit.

Directions: On the A83. The house is not visible from the road. From Lochgilphead, half-a-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 half-a-mile after the Lochgair Hotel; the drive opening is marked and enters the woods. Bus Route - Inveraray to Lochgilphead

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: St Columba's - Poltalloch 30% & Cancer Research UK 30%

Delvine

Murthly PH1 4LD
Mr and Mrs David Gemmell

By arrangement between 17 April - 16 October (2022)

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E:gemmell.david@googlemail.com

If you love something unusual, you must come and see the Millennium Project Arboretum developed over 20 years and the Water Gardens set in a beautiful, wild and secluded setting, surrounded by fine and very old trees. You can wander among collections of different bamboos, shrub roses, birches and other special trees. In the spring you will see swans and geese nesting. There are also inquisitive guinea fowl, and if you are really lucky, you might be able to see kingfishers, otters and beavers. This is a very special place even in the rain.

Directions: On the A984, seven miles east of Dunkeld, four miles south west of Blairgowrie.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: ABF The Soldiers' Charity 60%

The Old Manse

Sandhead, Stranraer DG9 9JT
Mrs Teri Birch

By arrangement between 1 May - 30 September (between 10.30am - 6pm) (2022)

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T:01776 830455 E:birchteri@gmail.com

Recently designed, landscaped and replanted by the current owners who are keen to develop the garden to its full potential. Comprising about half an acre, the garden is surrounded by stone walls and has a burn running through it. Recent projects include a formal parterre, a rose garden, herbaceous borders and rockeries. The planting is creative and thoughtful, using grasses, bulbs, annuals, herbaceous perennials and alpines to make full use of the temperate climate enjoyed in this location. Current projects include developing a shady woodland area.

Directions: From Stranraer take A716 south following signs for Drummore; past Sandhead, look for a tourist sign for Kirkmadrine Stones and Clachanmore and turn immediately right. The Old Manse is on the corner on the right (known locally as ‘Doctors’ Corner’). A bus service is available from Stranraer and stops at Doctors’ Corner.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Board Of Trustees Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: Logan Botanic Garden 60%

The Potting Shed

Broughton Place, Broughton, Biggar ML12 6HJ
Jane and Graham Buchanan-Dunlop

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 October (2022)

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T:01899 830574 E:buchanandunlop@btinternet.com

A one-acre garden begun from scratch in 2008, on an exposed hillside at 900 feet. It contains herbaceous plants, climbers, shrubs and trees - all selected for wind resistance and ability to cope with the poor, stony soil. There are usually fine views to the Southern Uplands.

Directions: Signposted from the main A701 Edinburgh - Moffat Road, immediately north of Broughton village.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Macmillan Cancer Support: Borders General Hospital 60%

Damnaglaur House

Drummore, Stranraer DG9 9QN
Frances Collins

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 October (2022)

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T:01776 840636/ 07884 435353 E:chunky.collins@btinternet.com

Since moving into Damnaglaur House in 1991, its owners have totally transformed the garden, putting in a series of ‘semi-terraces’ and, following the planting of wind-defeating shrubs, they were able to introduce many special herbaceous plants and trees. Just short of half-an-acre, the garden has slowly evolved into one which feels substantially larger because of its design; the gravel paths weave their way through many hidden corners to come upon countless gems. The views from the garden are stunning, down to Drummore, across Luce Bay and in the far distance, to the Galloway Hills. An archway, arbour and pergola give extra height for the planting. Seating around the garden gives visitors a chance to sit and enjoy their surroundings, especially close to the pond with its numerous fish and trickling waterfall. Various areas have been replanted in 2021.

Directions: From Drummore, follow signs to the Mull of Galloway for a mile on the B7041 to junction with B7065; Damnaglaur is on the right.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: British Red Cross: Yemen Appeal 60%

Stable House

Maxton, St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0EX
Ian Dalziel

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 October (2022)

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T:01835 824262 E:imd4@mac.com

An enclosed private garden around converted stables with a sunny courtyard. The garden extends to over half an acre and includes mixed borders in sun and shade, a wildflower meadow, a plant house and a hot border. A crevice garden with alpine plants has been enlarged over the winter. The garden was featured in the Border Life programme on ITV Border in January 2021.

Directions: Two minutes from the A68 on the A699 to Kelso.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Sight Scotland 60%

Highlands Garden

East Voe, Scalloway, Shetland ZE1 0UR
Sarah Kay

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 October (2022)

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T:01595 880526/ 07818 845385 E:info@easterhoull.co.uk

W:www.selfcatering-shetland.co.uk/the-garden/ and www.sarahkayarts.com

The garden is in two parts. The upper garden is mostly a rockery, with a large selection of plants, shallow pond, seating area, polycrub and greenhouse with fruit and vegetables. The lower garden is on a steep slope with a spectacular sea view over the village of Scalloway. There is a path to lead visitors around and the garden features a large collection of plants, vegetable patch, deep pond and pergola. It was awarded a Shetland Environmental Award in 2014 for its strong theme of recycling. The owner also has an art studio which you are most welcome to visit when you view the garden.

Directions: Follow the A970 main road towards the village of Scalloway. Near the top of the hill heading towards Scalloway take a sharp turn to the left, signposted Easterhoull Chalets. Follow the road to chalets (painted blue with red roofs) and you will see the yellow SGS sign for the garden. Bus 4 from Lerwick/Scalloway.

Admission: £3.50, children free

Charities: Macmillan Cancer Support 60%

Kildalloig

Campbeltown PA28 6RE
Mr and Mrs Joe Turner

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 October (2022)

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T:07979 855930 E:kildalloig@gmail.com

Coastal garden with some interesting and unusual shrubs including Australasian shrubs and trees, climbing roses, and herbaceous perennials. There is a woodland walk and a pond garden with aquatic and bog plants.

Directions: Take the A83 to Campbeltown, then three miles south east of town past Davaar Island.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Macmillan Cancer Support 30% & Marie Curie 30%

Nonavaar

Levenwick, Shetland ZE2 9HX
James B Thomason

By arrangement between 1 May - 30 September (2022)

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T:01950 422447

This is a delightful country garden, sloping within drystone walls and overlooking magnificent coastal views. It contains ponds, terraces, trees, bushes, varied perennials, annuals, vegetable garden and greenhouse.

Directions: Head south from Lerwick. Turn left at the Levenwick sign soon after Bigton turnoff. Follow the road to the third house on the left after the Midway stores. Park where there is a Garden Open sign. Bus 6 from Lerwick - Sumburgh.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Cancer Research UK 60%

Carig Dhubh

Bonskeid, Pitlochry PH16 5NP
Jane and Niall Graham-Campbell

By arrangement between 1 May - 30 September (2022)

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T:01796 473469 E:niallgc@btinternet.com

'I don’t know how Niall and Jane manage to grow their splendid meconopsis on the sand and rock of their garden but they do, most successfully.' In this stunning situation, when not admiring the views, you will find wonderful primulas, cardiocrinum and meconopsis, all interspersed between beautiful shrubs and other herbaceous plants. Look up and in July you will see roses flowering 40 feet up in the tree. This is a gem of a garden and you will be welcomed by Niall and Jane Graham-Campbell with all their expert knowledge.

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.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Earl Haig Fund Poppy Scotland 60%

101 Greenbank Crescent

Edinburgh EH10 5TA
Jerry and Christine Gregson

By arrangement between 1 May - 28 October (2022)

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T:0131 447 6492 E:jerry_gregson@yahoo.co.uk

The house is on a busy bus route but hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site. There are views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills. Paths wind down from the oval lawn, past a handsome magnolia tree, to a terrace which overlooks a water feature and established flowering shrubs. Less common species include Neillia thibetica and dierama. Further steps lead past a scree bed of azalea and rhododendron to a productive area of vegetable beds and fruit trees. A neatly concealed composting area includes wood and earth piles as a home for wildlife. We aim to have colour, contrast, and interest all year round. This past year more terracing has been created to make the garden easier to maintain but unfortunately it is still unsuitable for those of limited mobility.

Directions: From the city centre take the A702 through Morningside. Continue uphill and turn right at Greenbank Church on to Greenbank Crescent. Buses 5 and 16; the stop is for Greenbank Row.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Shelter Scotland 60%

Ardno

Cairndow PA26 8BE
Kate How

By arrangement between Small groups of up to 6 people by application to Gardener - Robert Backhouse, Ardno Cottage – 01499 302 304 from May – September (2022)

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T:01499 302304/ 02072 211996 E:ardnokate@gmail.com

From the rich varied landscape, a romantic garden has been created from scratch over the past 25 years. Visitors can stroll in the walled garden near the house, or explore the old oak wood planted with many interesting shrubs. These are growing up fast, adding shape and colour. Across the burn is the gorge and a wonderful waterfall. The woodland garden ends in the meadow, planted with irises and a collection of unusual trees, which continues down to the beach and a magnificent huge rock. My garden is a place to be peaceful in. Come and enjoy but be prepared as some of the paths are steep with lots of steps and unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs. Plant stall.

Directions: Situated at the top end of Loch Fyne between Cairndow and St Catherines, off the A815.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Rediweld Foundation 60%

Brooklands

Crocketford DG2 8QH
Mr and Mrs Robert Herries

By arrangement between 1 May - 30 September (2022)

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T:Gardener, Holly: 07534 573529

Large old walled garden with a wide selection of plants, including some interesting shrubs and climbers and a kitchen garden. Mature woodland with many established rhododendrons and azaleas.

Directions: Turn off the A712 Crocketford to New Galloway Road one mile outside Crocketford at the Gothic gatehouse (on the right travelling north).

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

The Waterhouse Gardens at Stockarton

Kirkcudbright DG6 4XS
Martin Gould and Sharon O'Rourke

By arrangement between 1 May - 30 September (2022)

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T:01557 331266 E:waterhousekbt@aol.com

W:www.waterhousekbt.co.uk

One acre of densely planted, terraced, cottage-style gardens attached to a Galloway cottage. Three ponds surround the oak-framed eco-polehouse, The Waterhouse. Climbing roses, clematis and honeysuckles are a big feature as well as a pond-side walk. There are over 50 photos on their website. Featured on The Beechgrove Garden in 2007.

Directions: On the B727 Kirkcudbright to Gelston/Dalbeattie road. Kirkcudbright is three miles and Castle Douglas is seven miles.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Loch Arthur 60%

Lennel Bank

Coldstream TD12 4EX
Mrs Honor Brown

By arrangement between 1 May - 30 September (2022)

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T:01890 882297 E:honor.b.brown@gmail.com

Lennel Bank is a terraced garden overlooking the River Tweed, consisting of wide borders packed with shrubs and perennial planting, some unusual. The water garden, built in 2008, is surrounded by a rockery and utilises the slope, ending in a pond. There is a small kitchen garden with raised beds in unusual shapes. Different growing conditions throughout the garden from dry, wet, shady and sunny, lend themselves to a variety of plants and enhance interest in the garden.

Directions: On the A6112 Coldstream to Duns road, one mile from Coldstream.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: British Heart Foundation 60%

Eas Mhor

Cnoc-a-Challtuinn, Clachan Seil, Oban PA34 4TR
Mrs Kimbra Lesley Barrett

By arrangement between 1 May - 31 October (2022)

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T:01852 300469 E:kimbra1745@gmail.com

All the usual joys of a west coast garden plus some delightful surprises! A small contemporary garden on a sloping site - the emphasis being on scent and exotic plant material. Unusual and rare blue Borinda bamboos (only recently discovered in China) and bananas. The garden is at its best in mid to late summer when shrub roses and sweet peas fill the air with scent. The delightful, sunny deck overlooks stylish white-walled ponds with cascading water blades. Recent additions include a 20-foot citrus house, Chinese pergola walk and peony border.

Directions: After arranging a visit and agreeing a time, you will be met at the Tigh An Truish Car Park by the Atlantic Bridge, Isle of Seil. Or if travelling by bus, you will be met off the bus and taken to Eas Mhor. Please inform Mrs Barrett the time of your arrival. The bus stops at the bottom of Cnoc-a-Challtuinn Road.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Small Paws Rescue: Oban 60%

Waterside Garden

Waterside, Moffat, Dumfriesshire DG10 9LF
Ronnie Cann

By arrangement between 1 May - 30 September (2022)

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T:01683 221583 E:waterside-garden@holestone.net

W:https://www.holestone.net

Set in beautiful Moffat Dale and bounded on one side by the Moffat Water, Waterside Garden is home to woods, riverside walks and three acres of cultivated garden. There are many mature trees including oak, birch, beech and much more. Collections of species and hybrid rhododendrons and azaleas, bamboos, and other flowering shrubs give year-round interest. There are herbaceous beds, giving colour in spring and summer, alpines, mixed plantings, spring bulbs, especially daffodils, and wildflower meadows.

Directions: Three miles north of Moffat on the A708 opposite Craigieburn Forest Car Park. From Selkirk the garden is about 14.5 miles south of St Mary's Loch.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Moffat Water Hall 30% & Moffat & District Men's Shed 30%

The Secret Garden

Isle of Lismore, Oban, Argyll PA34 5UL
Eva Tombs

By arrangement between 1 May - 1 October (2022)

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T:01631 760128 E:eva.tombs@gmail.com

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.

Directions: Please telephone for directions. Approximately two miles from Port Appin ferry.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Barochreal

Kilninver, Oban, Argyll PA34 4UT
Nigel and Antoinette Mitchell

By arrangement between 1 May - 30 September, 2pm - 5pm. By arrangement with the garden owner (This allows the owners to personally show visitors around if they wish, and explain the history around Barochreal a village in the 1700s before Oban existed. (2022)

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T:01852 316151 E:antoinettemitchell1946@gmail.com

W:www.barochreal.co.uk

The garden was started in 2006. Fencing and stone walling define it from the rest of Barochreal land. Every year an area has been added, resulting in the gardens you will see today. There are rhododendron banks, a water feature, waterfalls and burns, a pond, a walled rose garden, active beehives (now housed in a purpose built bee shelter built in 2021), tiered areas, a greenhouse and wild garden across the burn. Maintained walking tracks in the fields lead to viewpoints. Biodiversity studies revealed that rare butterflies inhabit the small glen by the waterfall, there are forty different species of moths including rare micro moths and over seventy species of wildflowers in the fields, including three types of wild orchids. There is an abundance of wildlife including red squirrels, pine martens and a wide range of birds can be seen. This garden is a haven of tranquility.

Directions: Fifteen minutes south of Oban. On the main A816 Oban to Lochgilphead road just to the south of the village of Kilninver on the left-hand side of the road. Bus Oban - Lochgilpead stops at Kilninver School, short walk after. Please disregard SatNav and use what3words address instead https://w3w.co/albums.forest.tinned.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Scottish SPCA 60%

Fehmarn

Bridge of Earn PH2 9AH
Mr and Mrs Gimblett

By arrangement between 15 May - 30 September (2022)

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T:01738 813653 E:gimblettsmill@aol.com

This medium size garden, battling with wind and clay, is inspirational. Full of colour and interest for almost every month of the year, it is at its best from May to early autumn. Flowing lawns and curving paths lead from one 'garden-room' to another with a seat in each. Dry shady woodland, water, herbaceous borders, roses, clematis, shrubs, dozens of pots, alpine gardens in containers, and a small very colourful jewel garden in a dark corner. Well worth visiting.

Directions: From the north and south, take the exit on the M90 for Bridge of Earn and follow the road into the village. Go ahead at the mini-roundabout and take the first right into Old Edinburgh Road. At the T junction turn right and go straight on for about half a mile. Turn right by a group of bungalows. Fehmarn is first on the right.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Parkinsons UK 60%

Barnweil Garden

Craigie, near Kilmarnock KA1 5NE
Mr and Mrs Ronald W Alexander

By arrangement between 15 May - 17 July & 10 October - 20 October (2022)

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E:ronaldwalexander@btinternet.com

The garden, now approaching 50 years in its development, surrounds an 18th century farmhouse with a large lawn on the south side, flanked by herbaceous borders with a soft colour palette of blue, pink, purple and white. The whole is surrounded by woodland walks featuring Oscar's ditch and lined with foliage plants including rodgersias, regal and ostrich ferns, red and white candelabra primulas, black iris and the rarely seen Peltiphyllum peltatum and Smilacina. Elsewhere in the woodland there is a fine gunnera stand and the Golden Glade with golden acer, philadelphus and other golden leaved shrubs and underplantings. On the north side of the house are rectangular borders flanking the view from the big arched window to Ben Lomond 60 miles away. On each side of these borders are long rose borders, backed by beech hedges. The roses, mostly David Austin, should be well into their first flush. In the autumn it is mainly about leaf colour with the acers and American oaks being particularly good and the last flush of the roses, with asters, sedums and gentians, still bringing colour to the borders.

Directions: Two miles from Craigie. Right off the B730, two miles south of the A77 heading to Tarbolton.

Admission: £6.00, children free

Charities: Tarbolton Parish Church of Scotland 40% & The Ridley Foundation 20%

Rawson Garden

1, High Drummore Cottages, Drummore, Stranraer DG9 9QL
Beverley Darville

By arrangement between 1 June - 30 September (2022)

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E:darvy@sky.com

Rawson Garden is a large cottage garden with a stunning sea view. The garden is divided into different parts, including a self-contained Bothy. It has a plethora of shrubs, flowers, pine trees, bamboo, palm trees and a small waterfall with a burn that runs through the garden. There are three tiers to the garden separated by paths and steps, with patios and a large decking area. Seating is interspersed throughout the garden and this year the owners have added some garden sculptures and bird houses. A wonderful garden to explore and somewhere to sit and admire the gorgeous view.

Directions: From Stranraer, head out to Drummore and Mull of Galloway on the A716. 16 miles from Stranraer, follow signs through Drummore for Mull of Galloway, come up the hill past the farm building on the right, follow the road round and Rawson Garden is the first cottage on the right after farm and a pair of big green gates.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: NSPCC 60%

The Lookout

Kilmuir, North Kessock IV1 3ZG
David and Penny Veitch

By arrangement between 1 June - 30 September (Wednesdays & Thursdays) (2022)

T:01463 731489 E:david@veitch.biz

A three-quarter-acre, elevated coastal garden, with incredible views over the Moray Firth, which is only for the sure-footed. This award-winning garden, featured on the The Beechgrove Garden, has been created out of a rock base with shallow pockets of ground, planted to its advantage to encourage all aspects of wildlife. There is a small, sheltered courtyard, raised bed vegetable area, pretty cottage garden, scree and rock garden, rose arbour, rhododendrons, flowering shrubs, bamboos, trees and lily pond with waterside plants.

Directions: From Inverness, take the North Kessock left turn from the A9, and third left at the roundabout to go on the underpass, then sharp left onto Kilmuir Road. From Tore, take the slip road for North Kessock and immediately right for Kilmuir. Follow signs for Kilmuir (three miles) until you reach the shore. The Lookout is near the far end of the village with a large palm tree in front, surrounded by gravel.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Alzheimer's Research UK 60%

Keldaberg

Cunningsburgh, Shetland ZE2 9HG
Mrs L Johnston

By arrangement between 1 June - 30 September (2022)

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T:01950 477331 E:linda.keldaberg@btinternet.com

A ‘secret garden’ divided into four areas. A beach garden of grasses, flowers and driftwood. The main area is a sloping perennial border leading down to a greenhouse, vegetable plot, up to a decked area with containers and exotic plants including agaves, pineapple lilies, cannas and gunneras. The new area has trees, raised vegetable beds, a rockery, retaining walls and an arbour in which to rest. There is a pond with goldfish and aquatic plants and now a polycrub to grow vegetables, fruit trees and a grapevine.

Directions: On the A970 south of Lerwick is Cunningsburgh, take the Gord junction on the left after passing the village hall. Continue along the road to the second house past the Kenwood sign.

Admission: £3.50, children free

Charities: Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland 60%

5 Knott

Clachamish, Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9NZ
Brian and Joyce Heggie

By arrangement between 1 June - 30 September (2022)

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T:01470 582213 E:jbheggie@hotmail.co.uk

W:knottcottageselfcatering.co.uk

An informal, organic garden on a gently sloping half acre site. Perimeter hedging has enabled a sheltered and tranquil oasis to be created. Winding paths meander through the densely planted borders filled with a diverse range of perennials, annuals and shrubs. There is also a vegetable area with raised beds and a large polytunnel. A developing wild flower meadow with sea loch views leads onto a sheltered bay and a shoreside walk to the headland. There are regular sightings of seals, otters, sea eagles and harbour porpoises. Garden seating in several locations. The garden is situated in an easily reached, particularly quiet and scenic area of Skye.

Directions: From Portree, take the A87 to Uig/Dunvegan. After approximately three miles, take the A850 towards Dunvegan. Six miles on, pass the Treaslane sign. Turn right on the bend at the signpost for Knott.

Admission: £4.00, children free

Charities: Crossroads Care Skye & Lochalsh 60%

Gardener's Cottage Walled Garden

Ballochruin Road, Killearn G63 9QB
Morna Knottenbelt

By arrangement between 15 June - 15 October (2022)

T:01360 551682 E:mornaknottenbelt@hotmail.com

The walled garden, acquired in 2013 by the present owners, has been planted with extensive herbaceous borders, box hedging, roses and many unusual plants. There is a White Garden, a long shrub border with primulas and gentians and a former fernery with a collection of salvias and peach and pear trees. June is a good time to visit when the roses are in bloom and borders with lupins, peonies and other perennials are in flower. By late summer, the borders have argyranthemums as well as dahlias, Michaelmas daisies, rudbeckias and blue aconitums. The Celtic Cross Garden was planted in May 2021 with a range of new plants including echinaceas, cardoons, lobelias, anthemis and lavender for mid to late summer colour. There are fine views of the Campsie Hills and the garden is surrounded by the conifers of the Designed Landscape of Carbeth.

Directions: Follow Sat Nav to G63 0LF, which is Carbeth Home Farm. We are the next entrance below the farm. Turn left on to the gravel road and follow yellow SGS signs.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: The British Horse Society: Scotland 60%

Auchlochan Walled Garden

New Trows Road, Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire ML11 0GS
MHA Auchlochan Garden Village

By arrangement between 19 June - 31 October (2022)

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T:01555 893592 E:auchlochan.enquiries@mha.org.uk

The Walled Garden at Auchlochan Garden Village was created at the turn of the century as a kitchen garden to service Auchlochan House. The garden, which is located within 50 acres of landscaped parkland with a small lochan, has evolved over the years and now has interesting mixed planting within a traditional framework. Around every corner you will find a mass of summer colour with lots of lovely shaded seating areas from which to appreciate the wide variety of plants on offer. The central walkway is of particular note. Adjacent to the garden is a large lily pond offering picturesque views of the terraces beyond.

Directions: Exit the M74 at Junction 9 and follow signs to Lesmahagow Village. Once on the High Street take New Trows Road, opposite the Bank of Scotland, keep on this road for two miles. Follow the brown tourist signs to Auchlochan Garden Village.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: MHA Auchlochan 60%

2 Durnamuck

Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QZ
Will Soos and Susan Pomeroy

By arrangement between 1 July - 30 September (2022)

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T:01854 633761 E:sueandwill@icloud.com Also find us on Facebook

Our garden is south-east facing on the edge of Little Loch Broom. It is a coastal plantsman’s garden with a rich mix of herbaceous borders, trees and shrubs, vegetables, drystone wall planting, South African/Mediterranean plants, a wild meadow and stunning views. Many of the plants have been collected from all over the world, and growing them has provided obvious challenges but with a pleasing outcome. Featured in 2019 entries in Gardens Illustrated, Homes & Gardens and the Beechgrove Garden. Entry in the English Garden magazine in September 2020. A wood and stone Wee Garden Hut accommodation soon to be available for garden passionate people. Enquiries to sueandwill@icloud.com. Small and compact but very beautiful in its own garden.

Directions: On the A832, between Dundonnell and Ullapool, take the turning along the single-track road signed Badcaul, continue to the yellow salt bin, 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.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Butterfly Conservation 30% & An Talla Solais Ullapool Visual Arts: Dolphin Arts Project 30%

The Pond Garden

The Pond, Milnathort KY13 0SA
Fay Young & Ray Perman

By arrangement between 1 August - 7 November (2022)

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T:07767 407396 E:fay@fayyoung.org

W:https://fayyoung.org/category/pond-cottage/

A wild woodland and wetland garden supporting birds, bees, butterflies, red squirrels, swans and other less visible wildlife. Enticing paths lead through seasonal highlights: snowdrops, daffodils, bluebells, foxgloves and ferns. Fine old beeches and oaks mark the boundary of the former Victorian estate. Since the mid 1990s we have rebuilt the derelict cottage and planted a mixed species hedgerow and native trees, adding spring and autumn colour. Stone features gather moss, and waterside benches welcome you to rest by the pond.

Directions: From the North, take the M90 south from Perth and exit at Junction 7 (Milnathort). Turn left into Milnathort Village and at the mini roundabout in the centre of the village turn left, 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.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: All proceeds to SGS Beneficiaries

Helensbank

Kincardine FK10 4QZ
David Buchanan-Cook and Adrian Miles

By arrangement between 1 August - 30 September (2022)

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T:07739 312912 E:Helensbank@aol.com

W:www.helensbank.com

Hidden away from public view, this is an 18th-century walled garden, with main feature a Cedar of Lebanon, reputedly planted in 1750 by the sea captain who built the house. The tree is registered as a 'Notable Tree' and while it provides challenges for planting, in terms of shade and needle fall, the microclimate it provides has encouraged the owners’ passion for pushing boundaries and growing unusual and exotic plants. Distinctive garden ‘rooms’ in part of the garden comprise a perennial blue and white cottage garden, a formal rose garden and an Italian double courtyard with citrus trees in pots. A ‘hot’ courtyard contains exotics including varieties of banana, acacia, iochroma, impatiens, melianthus and brugmansia. A shaded walk along the bottom of the garden leads to a Japanese themed area including a pagoda. A large glasshouse hosts various exotic and climbing plants. The garden has well over a hundred roses, including the National Collection of Portland roses. These are best viewed from mid June to early July.
National Plant Collection: Portland Roses
Champion Trees: The garden has a 'notable' Cedar of Lebanon, the second largest in Fife

Directions: The garden is down a lane off the main Toll Road. SGS signs.

Admission: £5.00, children free

Charities: Scottish Veterans Residences 60%