Humbie Dean
Humbie EH36 5PWFrank Kirwan
Directions: Enter Humbie from the A68, pass the school and the village hall on the left then immediately turn right just before the Humbie Hub. Take the second left and Humbie Dean is on the left between two small bridges. Limited parking. Find using what3words: shorthand.frog.limbs
Glenarn
Glenarn Road, Rhu, Helensburgh G84 8LLMichael and Sue Thornley
Champion Trees: Notably Magnolia rostrata
Directions: On the A814, two miles north of Helensburgh, up Pier Road. Cars to be left at the gate unless passengers have limited mobility.
Auchmacoy
Ellon AB41 8RBMr and Mrs Charles Buchan
Directions: A90 from Aberdeen. Turn right to Auchmacoy/Collieston.
Dundonnell House
Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QWDundonnell Estates
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 ½ mile.
Winton Castle
Pencaitland EH34 5ATSir Francis Ogilvy, Winton Trust
Directions: Entrance off the B6355 Tranent/Pencaitland Road.
Harlaw Farmhouse
Eccles near Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7RAJean Wood
Directions: From the east drive through Eccles village then take the first turning on the right signposted Loan Knowe. Continue to the cycle route sign, turn left and the house is one mile on the left. From Ednam, go through the village, take the left turn to Hume, go to the T-junction, turn right and continue to the white cottage, take the right fork cycle route and Harlaw is ½ mile on the right.
Megginch Castle
Errol PH2 7SWGiles Herdman and Catherine Drummond-Herdman
National Plant Collection: Scottish cider apples, Scottish Heritage apples and pears
Champion Trees: Acer palmatum
Directions: Ten miles from Perth and Dundee directly off the A90, Perth-bound carriageway, 600 yards after the Errol/Rait flyover, on the left hand side, 300 yards after Beware Pedestrians Crossing sign, or signed entrance just before the level crossing in Errol Station.
Tinnisburn Plants
Upper Millsteads, Canonbie DG14 0RYHelen Knowles
National Plant Collection: Scilla (Chionodoxa)
Directions: Take the B6357 north from Canonbie. At Harelaw turn left onto the B6318 and after 1 mile turn right onto our track. It is 1.5 miles long and is untarmacked but suitable for all vehicles. Just drive slowly and carefully.
Westhall Castle
Oyne, Inverurie AB52 6RWMr Gavin Farquhar
Directions: Marked from the A96 at Old Rayne and from Oyne Village.
Balmaclellan House
Balmaclellan, Castle Douglas DG7 3PWAlan and Fiona Smith
Directions: On the B7075, just off the A712 approximately 14 miles north of Castle Douglas and two miles from New Galloway.
Dr Neil's Garden
Duddingston Village EH15 3PXDr Neil's Garden Trust
Directions: Park at the kirk car park on Duddingston Road West and then follow signposts through the manse garden.
South Flisk
Blebo Craigs, Cupar KY15 5UQMr and Mrs George Young
Directions: Six miles west of St Andrews off B939 between Strathkinness and Pitscottie. There is a small stone bus shelter opposite the road into the village and sign saying Blebo Craigs. See map on our website. Bus to Blebo Craigs.
Threave Garden
Castle Douglas DG7 1RXNational Trust for Scotland
Champion Trees: Acer platanoides 'Princeton Gold'; Carpinus caroliniana; X Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Picturesque' and a further 25 Scottish Champion Trees
Directions: Off the A75, one mile west of Castle Douglas.
Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens
17a Royal Terrace Mews, Carlton Terrace Lane Entrance, Edinburgh EH7 5BZRRCT Gardens Association
Directions: Trams: To Picardy Place then walk along Blenheim Place and Royal Terrace turning right onto Carlton Terrace Lane, where the green garden gate is straight ahead. Buses: to Elm Row or London Road and directions above.
Knock Newhouse
Lochgair PA31 8RZMrs Hew Service
Directions: On the A83. The house is not visible from the road. From Lochgilphead, a ½ 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 a ½ mile after the Lochgair Hotel; the drive opening is marked and enters the woods. Bus Route - Inveraray to Lochgilphead
Redcroft
23 Murrayfield Road, Edinburgh EH12 6EPJames and Anna Buxton
Directions: Murrayfield Road runs north from Corstorphine Road to Ravelston Dykes. There is easy free parking available. Buses 12, 26, 31, get off at Murrayfield Stadium. Bus 38 goes up Murrayfield Road.
Cloan
by Auchterarder PH3 1PPNeil Mitchison
Directions: From the A823, just south of the A9, follow the small road heading north-east, signposted Duchally. Continue for approximately two-and-a-half miles, turn right at the sign Coulshill. Continue for just under half-a-mile. Follow the signs for car parking.
Dalswinton House
Dalswinton DG2 0XZMr and Mrs Peter Landale
Directions: Take the A76 north from Dumfries to Thornhill. After seven miles, turn right to Dalswinton. Drive through Dalswinton village, past the orange church on the right and follow estate wall on the right. Entrance is by either the single lodge or double lodge entrance set in the wall.
Braevallich Farm
by Dalmally PA33 1BUMr Philip Bowden-Smith
Directions: South-east of Loch Awe on the B840, 15 miles from Cladich, seven miles from Ford.
Arbigland House
Kirkbean, Dumfries DG2 8BQAlistair Alcock and Wayne Whittaker
Directions: Take the A710 to Kirkbean. In the village turn off towards Carsethorn and, after 200 yards, turn right and follow signs to John Paul Jones Cottage. After a mile or so, turn left at the T junction through white gates and down the drive through ornamental gates to Arbigland House.
Tinnisburn Plants
Upper Millsteads, Canonbie DG14 0RYHelen Knowles
National Plant Collection: Scilla (Chionodoxa)
Directions: Take the B6357 north from Canonbie. At Harelaw turn left onto the B6318 and after 1 mile turn right onto our track. It is 1.5 miles long and is untarmacked but suitable for all vehicles. Just drive slowly and carefully.
The Garden with the Dragon
2, Upper Wellheads, Limekilns KY11 3JQMr and Mrs Duncan Philp
Directions: Take the A985 from Rosyth or Kincardine and follow directions for Limekilns and Charlestown. The No.6 bus from Dunfermline bus station on the hour.
Logan Botanic Garden
Port Logan, by Stranraer DG9 9NDA Regional Garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
National Plant Collection: Gunnera, Leptospermum, Griselinia, Clianthus and Sutherlandia
Champion Trees: Polylepis and Eucalyptus
Directions: Ten miles south of Stranraer on the A716 then 2½ miles from Ardwell Village.
Brooklands
Crocketford DG2 8QHMr and Mrs Robert Herries
Directions: Turn off the A712 Crocketford to New Galloway Road one mile outside Crocketford at the Gothic gatehouse (on the right travelling north).
Ross Priory
Gartocharn G83 8NLUniversity of Strathclyde
Directions: Ross Priory is one and a half miles off the A811 at Gartocharn. Bus from Balloch to Gartocharn.
The Garden with the Dragon
2, Upper Wellheads, Limekilns KY11 3JQMr and Mrs Duncan Philp
Directions: Take the A985 from Rosyth or Kincardine and follow directions for Limekilns and Charlestown. The No.6 bus from Dunfermline bus station on the hour.
Pitlochie House
Gateside KY14 7SQGeorge & Fay Orr
Directions: On the A912 Gateside to Perth. The garden is on the right hand side, 200 metres from the village main street
Kilbryde Castle
Dunblane FK15 9NFSir James and Lady Campbell
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.
Kilsyth Gardens
Allanfauld Road G65 9DEMr George Murdoch, Mr and Mrs Alan Patrick
Directions: Turn off the A803 into Parkburn Road up to the crossroads (parking attendant will advise on parking). The 89 bus Glasgow - Kilsyth has a stop at the crossroads a couple of minutes walk to the gardens. The nearest station is Croy, then take the bus 147 or 344 to Kilsyth.
Earlshall Castle
Leuchars KY16 0DPPaul & Josine Veenhuijzen
Directions: On Earlshall Road, three-quarters of a mile east of Leuchars Village (off A919).
Corsock House
Corsock, Castle Douglas DG7 3DJThe Ingall family
Directions: Off the A75, Dumfries is 14 miles, Castle Douglas is ten miles, Corsock Village is half-mile on the A712.
Dundonnell House
Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QWDundonnell Estates
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 ½ mile.
Swallows Rest
Lindores KY14 6JDStuart & Elaine Ingram
Directions: Two miles east of Newburgh on the A913 past Den of Lindores, on the left, house with a white door with a stained glass panel of a swallow scene. The garden is opening on 2 June in conjunction with Lindores House - see above listing. As there is limited parking at Swallows Rest, visitors are advised to park at, and walk from, Lindores House.
Norton House
1 North Deeside Road, Kincardine O'Neil, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire AB34 5AAAndrew and Nicola Bradford
Directions: Situated on the A93 at the eastern end of Kincardine O'Neil. Accessible by bus, the Stagecoach 201 service.
Geilston Garden
Main Road, Cardross G82 5HDThe National Trust for Scotland
Directions: On the A814, one mile from Cardross towards Helensburgh.
Waterside Garden
Moffat DG10 9LFRonnie Cann
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.
Cloan
by Auchterarder PH3 1PPNeil Mitchison
Directions: From the A823, just south of the A9, follow the small road heading north-east, signposted Duchally. Continue for approximately two-and-a-half miles, turn right at the sign Coulshill. Continue for just under half-a-mile. Follow the signs for car parking.
Thorntree
Arnprior FK8 3EYMark and Carol Seymour
Directions: On the A811, to Arnprior, then take the Fintry Road; Thorntree is second on the right.
Tinnisburn Plants
Upper Millsteads, Canonbie DG14 0RYHelen Knowles
National Plant Collection: Scilla (Chionodoxa)
Directions: Take the B6357 north from Canonbie. At Harelaw turn left onto the B6318 and after 1 mile turn right onto our track. It is 1.5 miles long and is untarmacked but suitable for all vehicles. Just drive slowly and carefully.
River Garden, The Restoration of Auchincruive
The Bothy Office, Auchincruive KA6 5AEAndrew, head gardener
Directions: River Garden is located two minutes by car from the main Whitletts roundabout at the junction of the A77/B743. At the roundabout, take the B743 turn signposted Mossblown. At the bend in the road turn right into the Nellie’s Gate entrance at bus stop KA65.
Glenkyllachy
Tomatin IV13 7YAMr and Mrs Philip Mackenzie
Directions: Turn off the A9 at Tomatin and take the Coignafearn/Garbole single-track road down the north-side of the River Findhorn, there is a cattle grid and gate on the right 500 yards AFTER the humpback bridge and the sign to Farr.
The Gardens of Milton of Campsie
Milton of Campsie G66 8EAThe Gardeners of Milton Campsie
Directions: From Glasgow, Kirkintilloch, Bishopbriggs bus numbers X85, 89, 88. By road, B757. By SatNav use postcode G66 8EU and follow SGS yellow road signs. There is free parking at the church and at other various signposted sites. Lillyburn House is in the corner of Campsie Road and Cottonmill Drive.
Earlshall Castle
Leuchars KY16 0DPPaul & Josine Veenhuijzen
Directions: On Earlshall Road, three-quarters of a mile east of Leuchars Village (off A919).
House of Aigas and Field Centre
by Beauly IV4 7ADSir John and Lady Lister-Kaye
Champion Trees: Douglas fir, Atlas cedar and Sequoiadendron giganteum
Directions: Four-and-a-half miles from Beauly on the A831 Cannich/Glen Affric road.
Gifford Bank
Gifford EH41 4JEMr and Mrs Austin
Directions: When leaving Gifford on the B6355 Edinburgh Road, Gifford Bank is the last property on the right before the de-restriction signs. Regular Gifford Circle bus service from Haddington.
Ruthven House
Coldstream TD12 4JUKeith and Karen Fountain
Directions: Four miles north of Coldstream on the old Duns road.
King's Park Walled Garden
Kings Park, 325 Carmunnock Road, Glasgow G44 5HLFriends of King's Park
Champion Trees: Yew trees (in main King's Park)
Directions: Free on-street parking is available in all streets surrounding the park. King's Park is accessible by public transport: buses 5 and 31 for the Carmunnock Road entrances, 34 and 75 for the Menock Road entrance. King's Park train station is a two-minute walk from the Menock Road entrance.
Kiltarlity Gardens
Kiltarlity, Beauly IV4 7JHSheila Ross, Neil & Frances Macritchie and Dickon and Barbara Sandbach
Directions: Aird View take the A833 Beauly to Drumnadrochit Road, pass Brockies Lodge. Turn right at the bus shelter and follow the single-track road to the junction at the school. Turn left and go up the hill to the top, at the junction Aird View is on the right. Highland Liliums signposted from Kiltarlity Village, which is just off the Beauly to Drumnadrochit road (A833), approximately 12 miles from Inverness. Monarda House from the A833 Beauly to Drumnadrochit Road, turn into Kiltarlity. Drive right through the village, over a small bridge and take the next turn left, signed to Clunevackie. Continue for 1.3 miles until you see a forest track straight ahead and the road bears left; Monarda House is the next house on the right. What3words: valuables.teaches.brave
Pitlochie House
Gateside KY14 7SQGeorge & Fay Orr
Directions: On the A912 Gateside to Perth. The garden is on the right hand side, 200 metres from the village main street
2 Durnamuck
Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QZWill Soos and Susan Pomeroy
Directions: On the A832, between Dundonnell and Ullapool, take the turning along the single-track road signed Badcaul, continue to the egg shack, 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.
Cloan
by Auchterarder PH3 1PPNeil Mitchison
Directions: From the A823, just south of the A9, follow the small road heading north-east, signposted Duchally. Continue for approximately two-and-a-half miles, turn right at the sign Coulshill. Continue for just under half-a-mile. Follow the signs for car parking.
Dundonnell House
Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QWDundonnell Estates
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 ½ mile.
Lutra Holt
Penninghame, Newton Stewart DG8 6RDMark and Heidi Platts
Directions: From Newton Stewart we are four miles north on the A714. Look for the Portequip sign on your left and we are the first property on your right. From Girvan travel south on the A714 for about 20 miles. The Girvan to Newton Stewart bus number 359 runs on Saturdays.
Glensaugh
Glensaugh Lodge, Fettercairn, Laurencekirk AB30 1HBDonald and Sue Barrie
Directions: Three miles north of Fettercairn on the B974, turn right at the Clatterin Brig and follow minor road signed Glensaugh for ½ mile, then turn right into the Glensaugh farm steading (parking) and follow beech avenue from the steading to Glensaugh Lodge.
Pitlochie House
Gateside KY14 7SQGeorge & Fay Orr
Directions: On the A912 Gateside to Perth. The garden is on the right hand side, 200 metres from the village main street
Dawyck Botanic Garden
Stobo EH45 9JUA Regional Garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
National Plant Collection: Larix spp. and Tsuga spp
Champion Trees: Numerous
Directions: Eight miles south-west of Peebles on the B712.
Oldtown of Leys Garden
Inverness IV2 6AEDavid and Anne Sutherland
Directions: Turn off southern distributor road (B8082) at Leys roundabout towards Inverarnie (B861). At the T-junction turn right. After 50 metres turn right into Oldtown of Leys.
Ardkinglas Woodland Garden
Cairndow PA26 8BGArdkinglas Estate
Champion Trees: The mightiest conifer in Europe and others.
Directions: Entrance through Cairndow village off the A83 Loch Lomond/Inveraray road.
Highland Liliums
10 Loaneckheim, Kiltarlity IV4 7JQNeil and Frances Macritchie
Directions: Signposted from Kiltarlity village, which is just off the Beauly to Drumnadrochit road (A833), approximately 12 miles from Inverness.
Ardmaddy Castle
by Oban PA34 4QYMr and Mrs Archie Struthers
Directions: Take the A816 south of Oban for eight miles. Turn right onto the B844 to Seil Island/Easdale. Four miles on, turn left to Ardmaddy (signposted) and follow for a further two miles.
Ardtornish
by Lochaline, Morvern PA80 5UZMrs John Raven
Directions: Three miles from Lochaline along the A884.
Achnacloich
Connel, Oban PA37 1PRMr T M Nelson
Directions: On the A85 two miles east of Connel. The car park is at the bottom of the drive.
Abriachan Garden Nursery
Loch Ness Side IV3 8LAMr and Mrs Davidson
Directions: On the A82 Inverness/Drumnadrochit road, about eight miles south of Inverness.
Braco Castle
Braco FK15 9LAMr and Mrs M van Ballegooijen
Directions: Drive for one-and-a-half-miles from the gates at the north end of Braco Village, just west of the bridge on the A822. Parking at the castle is welcome.
Logan Botanic Garden
Port Logan, by Stranraer DG9 9NDA Regional Garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
National Plant Collection: Gunnera, Leptospermum, Griselinia, Clianthus and Sutherlandia
Champion Trees: Polylepis and Eucalyptus
Directions: Ten miles south of Stranraer on the A716 then 2½ miles from Ardwell Village.
Kinlochlaich Walled Garden
Appin PA38 4BDMiss F M M Hutchison
Directions: On the A828 in Appin between Oban, 18 miles to the south, and Fort William, 27 miles to the north. The entrance is next to the police station. Infrequent bus Oban to Fort William - request stop.
Glenarn
Glenarn Road, Rhu, Helensburgh G84 8LLMichael and Sue Thornley
Champion Trees: Notably Magnolia rostrata
Directions: On the A814, two miles north of Helensburgh, up Pier Road. Cars to be left at the gate unless passengers have limited mobility.
Inveraray Castle Gardens
Inveraray PA32 8XFThe Duke and Duchess of Argyll
Directions: Inveraray is 60 miles north of Glasgow and 45 miles from Oban. Regular bus services from Glasgow, Oban and Campbeltown. SatNav PA32 8XF.
The Secret Garden
Isle of Lismore, Oban, Argyll PA34 5ULEva Tombs
Directions: Please telephone for directions. Approximately two miles from Port Appin ferry.
Tinnisburn Plants
Upper Millsteads, Canonbie DG14 0RYHelen Knowles
National Plant Collection: Scilla (Chionodoxa)
Directions: Take the B6357 north from Canonbie. At Harelaw turn left onto the B6318 and after 1 mile turn right onto our track. It is 1.5 miles long and is untarmacked but suitable for all vehicles. Just drive slowly and carefully.
An Cala
Ellenabeich, Isle of Seil PA34 4RFMrs Sheila Downie
Directions: Proceed south from Oban on Campbeltown Road for eight miles, turn right at the Easdale sign, a further eight miles on the B844; the garden is between the school and the village. Bus Oban - Easdale.
Glenkyllachy
Tomatin IV13 7YAMr and Mrs Philip Mackenzie
Directions: Turn off the A9 at Tomatin and take the Coignafearn/Garbole single-track road down the north-side of the River Findhorn, there is a cattle grid and gate on the right 500 yards AFTER the humpback bridge and the sign to Farr.
Dunvegan Castle and Gardens
Isle of Skye IV55 8WFHugh Macleod of Macleod
Directions: One mile from Dunvegan village, 23 miles west of Portree. Follow the signs for Dunvegan Castle.
Glassmount House
by Kirkcaldy KY2 5UTPeter, James and Irene Thomson
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.
Explorers Garden
Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DRPitlochry Festival Theatre
National Plant Collection: Meconopsis
Directions: Take the A9 to Pitlochry town, then follow signs to Pitlochry Festival Theatre, (tickets available at the Theatre Box Office). Bus and rail travel are both available to Pitlochry from further afield.
Floors Castle
Kelso TD5 7SFThe Duke of Roxburghe
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.
Leathad Ard
Upper Carloway, Isle of Lewis HS2 9AQRowena and Stuart Oakley
Directions: On the A858 Shawbost-Carloway take the first right after the Carloway football pitch, and it is the first house on the right. By bus take the Westside circular bus, exit Stornoway and head for Carloway football pitch.
The Castle and Gardens of Mey
Mey KW14 8XHThe Queen Elizabeth Castle of Mey Trust
Directions: On the A836 between Thurso and John O’Groats.
Balmeanach House
Balmeanach, nr Struan, Isle of Skye IV56 8FHMrs Arlene Macphie
Directions: A87 to Sligachan, turn left and Balmeanach is five miles north of Struan and five miles south of Dunvegan.
The Potting Shed
Broughton Place, Broughton, Biggar ML12 6HJJane and Graham Buchanan-Dunlop
Directions: Signposted from the main A701 Edinburgh - Moffat Road, immediately north of Broughton village.
Barholm Castle
Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2EZDrs John and Janet Brennan
Directions: Off the A75 at the Cairn Holy turn off, fork right three times up a steep narrow road for half-a-mile.
Ruthven House
Coldstream TD12 4JUKeith and Karen Fountain
Directions: Four miles north of Coldstream on the old Duns road.
The Secret Garden
Isle of Lismore, Oban, Argyll PA34 5ULEva Tombs
Directions: Please telephone for directions. Approximately two miles from Port Appin ferry.
Glenkyllachy
Tomatin IV13 7YAMr and Mrs Philip Mackenzie
Directions: Turn off the A9 at Tomatin and take the Coignafearn/Garbole single-track road down the north-side of the River Findhorn, there is a cattle grid and gate on the right 500 yards AFTER the humpback bridge and the sign to Farr.
Kilbryde Castle
Dunblane FK15 9NFSir James and Lady Campbell
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.
Brooklands
Crocketford DG2 8QHMr and Mrs Robert Herries
Directions: Turn off the A712 Crocketford to New Galloway Road one mile outside Crocketford at the Gothic gatehouse (on the right travelling north).
Barhill
Borgue, Kirkcudbright DG6 4UEGuy and Jenny Houlsby
Directions: From the south take the coast road from Borgue. About 500m after “Coo Palace” the road dips into woods. The entrance is on the left 50m after some prominent white iron gates. From the north follow signs towards Carrick. Approaching the coast, with Knockbrex House ahead, stay left at the Y junction, pass Knockbrex and the entrance is next on the right after 200m. Parking is at the house.
Gargunnock House Garden
Gargunnnock FK8 3AZThe Gargunnock Trustees
Directions: Five miles west of Stirling on the A811. Car parking is at the entrance by the lodge.
Duntreath Castle
Blanefield G63 9AJSir Archibald and Lady Edmonstone
Directions: A81 north of Glasgow between Blanefield and Killearn.
The Pond Garden
Pond Cottage, Middleton, Milnathort KY13 0SDFay Young & Ray Perman
Directions: From Milnathort village. At the mini roundabout in the centre of the village take the north exit (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, the gate to Pond Cottage is on the right after a field opening.
Tal-y-Fan
Laurieston Road, Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 2BEJanet & Sarah Wood
Directions: Take the Laurieston Road north from Gatehouse of Fleet. After 1 mile fork right and then right at postcode sign. Turn left at top of slope. Tal-y-Fan (red roof) is at the very end.
The Steading at Clunie
The Steading PH10 6SGJean and Dave Trudgill
Directions: Three miles west of Blairgowrie on the A923. About 600 metres west of the Kinloch Hotel take the track on the left, just after a mobile phone mast and a breeze-block wall.
Hollytree Lodge
Muckhart, Dollar FK14 7JWLiz and Peter Wyatt
Directions: Approximately 100 yards from the A91 (between Dollar and Milnathort) down the small lane directly opposite the entrance to the Inn at Muckhart.
House of Aigas and Field Centre
by Beauly IV4 7ADSir John and Lady Lister-Kaye
Champion Trees: Douglas fir, Atlas cedar and Sequoiadendron giganteum
Directions: Four-and-a-half miles from Beauly on the A831 Cannich/Glen Affric road.
Kilsyth Gardens
Allanfauld Road G65 9DEMr George Murdoch, Mr and Mrs Alan Patrick
Directions: Turn off the A803 into Parkburn Road up to the crossroads (parking attendant will advise on parking). The 89 bus Glasgow - Kilsyth has a stop at the crossroads a couple of minutes walk to the gardens. The nearest station is Croy, then take the bus 147 or 344 to Kilsyth.
Burnside
Littlemill Road, Drongan KA6 7ENSue Simpson and George Watt
Directions: From the A77 Ayr bypass take the A70 Cumnock for 5¼ miles, at Coalhall, turn onto the B730 Drongan (south) for 2½ miles. Burnside entrance is immediately adjacent to a black/white parapeted bridge. Ordnance survey grid ref: NS455162.
Corsock House
Corsock, Castle Douglas DG7 3DJThe Ingall family
Directions: Off the A75, Dumfries is 14 miles, Castle Douglas is ten miles, Corsock Village is half-mile on the A712.
South Flisk
Blebo Craigs, Cupar KY15 5UQMr and Mrs George Young
Directions: Six miles west of St Andrews off B939 between Strathkinness and Pitscottie. There is a small stone bus shelter opposite the road into the village and sign saying Blebo Craigs. See map on our website. Bus to Blebo Craigs.
Leathad Ard
Upper Carloway, Isle of Lewis HS2 9AQRowena and Stuart Oakley
Directions: On the A858 Shawbost-Carloway take the first right after the Carloway football pitch, and it is the first house on the right. By bus take the Westside circular bus, exit Stornoway and head for Carloway football pitch.
46 South Street
St Andrews KY16 9JTMrs June Baxter
Directions: Access and parking information on request.
Rosewells
Baldinnie, Ceres KY15 5LEBirgitta and Gordon MacDonald
Directions: B940 between Pitscottie and Peat Inn, one mile from Pitscottie. Rosewells is the ochre-coloured house.
Dundonnell House
Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QWDundonnell Estates
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 ½ mile.
Broomhill Villa
4 Edinburgh Road, Greenlaw TD10 6XFTatyana Aplin
Directions: On the A697 at the northern end of Greenlaw Village.
Craigowan
Ballinluig PH9 0NEIan and Christine Jones
Directions: From the north or south of the A9 to Ballinluig junction. Follow sign for Tulliemet and Dalcapon. Pass the filling station and Ballinluig Hotel. Turn right following the Tulliemet/Dalcapon sign; this is a steep narrow road so take care. About half-a-mile up the road take a left turning with fields on either side and Craigowan is the first house on the left about half-a-mile along. Park on paviours adjoining the house.
Milseybank
Bridge of Allan FK9 4NBMurray and Sheila Airth
National Plant Collection: Meconopsis
Directions: Situated on the A9, one mile from junction 11, M9 and ¼ of a mile from Bridge of Allan. Milseybank is at the top of the lane at Lecropt Nursery, 250 yards from the Bridge of Allan train station.
Pitcurran House
Abernethy PH2 9LHThe Hon Ranald and Mrs Noel-Paton
Directions: South-east of Perth. From the M90 (exit nine) take the A912 towards Glenfarg, go left at the roundabout onto the A913 to Abernethy. Pitcurran House is at the far eastern end of the village. Buses run through Abernethy from Perth and the surrounding districts.
Thorntree
Arnprior FK8 3EYMark and Carol Seymour
Directions: On the A811, to Arnprior, then take the Fintry Road; Thorntree is second on the right.
Carig Dhubh
Bonskeid, Pitlochry PH16 5NPJane and Niall Graham-Campbell
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.
Ardno
Cairndow PA26 8BEDenzil How
Directions: Situated at the top end of Loch Fyne between Cairndow and St Catherines, off the A815.
Waterside Garden
Moffat DG10 9LFRonnie Cann
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.
Braevallich Farm
by Dalmally PA33 1BUMr Philip Bowden-Smith
Directions: South-east of Loch Awe on the B840, 15 miles from Cladich, seven miles from Ford.
Dal an Eas
Kilmore, Oban PA34 4XUMary Lindsay
Directions: From Oban take the A816 to Kilmore three-and-a-half miles south of Oban. Turn left on the road to Barran and Musdale. Keep left at the junction for Connel. Dal an Eas is approximately one mile on the left before the big hedges.
Eas Mhor
Cnoc-a-Challtuinn, Clachan Seil, Oban PA34 4TRMrs Kimbra Lesley Barrett
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.
The Potting Shed
Broughton Place, Broughton, Biggar ML12 6HJJane and Graham Buchanan-Dunlop
Directions: Signposted from the main A701 Edinburgh - Moffat Road, immediately north of Broughton village.
Arndean
by Dollar FK14 7NHJohnny and Katie Stewart
Directions: Arndean is well signposted off the A977.
Madeira
Grangemuir, Pittenweem KY10 2RBTara Macdonald
Directions: Take the bus to Pittenween and walk up Charles Street, past the recycling centre and we are 400 metres up on the left.
Ormsary Gardens
Ormsary, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8PELady Lithgow
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.
2 Durnamuck
Little Loch Broom, Wester Ross IV23 2QZWill Soos and Susan Pomeroy
Directions: On the A832, between Dundonnell and Ullapool, take the turning along the single-track road signed Badcaul, continue to the egg shack, 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.