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
Stobshiel House
Humbie EH36 5PDMr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward
Directions: On the B6368 Haddington/Humbie road; sign to Stobshiel one mile. Find using what3words: jumbo.hides.blogs
Kirkton Manor House
Peebles EH45 9JHMrs Rosemary Thorburn
Directions: Turn off the A72 west of Neidpath Castle, signposted to Kirkton Manor. After crossing the River Tweed, enter a garden gate which is a mile downhill, opposite a Beware Horses sign.
Stobshiel House
Humbie EH36 5PDMr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward
Directions: On the B6368 Haddington/Humbie road; sign to Stobshiel one mile. Find using what3words: jumbo.hides.blogs
Kirkton Manor House
Peebles EH45 9JHMrs Rosemary Thorburn
Directions: Turn off the A72 west of Neidpath Castle, signposted to Kirkton Manor. After crossing the River Tweed, enter a garden gate which is a mile downhill, opposite a Beware Horses sign.
Portrack, The Garden of Cosmic Speculation
Holywood DG2 0RWJohn Jencks
Directions: Portrack is one-and-a-half miles off the A76, five miles north of Dumfries.
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.
Blair Castle & Estate
Dalry, Ayrshire KA24 4ERSiobhan Nanson, Head of Business Development and Events
Directions: Exit the A737 at the Highfield roundabout. Take the first exit towards Stewarton on the B707. Follow this road for 0.8 mile and then turn right onto Blair Road. Turn left to enter the estate at the north gates. We will be operating a one-way system on the day for visitors.
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
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.
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.
Strachur Flower & Woodland Gardens
Strachur PA27 8BXSir Charles and Lady Maclean
Directions: Turn off the A815 at Strachur House Farm entrance. Park in farm square. Bus Dunoon - Inveraray. From Edinburgh/Glasgow take the ferry from Gourock to Dunoon.
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.
Highwood
off Lochwinnoch Road, Kilmacolm PA13 4TFDr Jill Morgan
Directions: Take the B786 Lochwinnoch road out of Kilmacolm and continue for approximately two miles. From Lochwinnoch take the B786 Kilmacolm road for approximately six miles. Turn up the road signposted for Killochries. Then follow the yellow SGS signs.
Longwood
Humbie EH36 5PNLinda Flockhart and Sandra Gentle
Directions: From the B6368 (Humbie to Haddington road) about one mile east of Humbie take the direction south to Blegbie Farm (signposted). Follow the road for circa two miles, passing Humbie Mains Farm as you go. You will find Blegbie Farm at a hard right-hand bend. The drive for Longwood will be straight in front of you, right beside Blegbie. Go straight up the drive and park at the bottom of the cottages. Do not turn right or left.
Angus Plant Sale
House of Pitmuies, Guthrie, by Forfar DD8 2SNSGS Angus & Dundee Organisers
Directions: From Forfar take the A932 east for seven miles and gardens are signposted on the right. From Brechin take the A933 south to Friockheim and turn right onto the A932. The gardens are signposted on the left after 1½ miles.
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.
Woodfall Gardens
Glasserton DG8 8LYRoss and Liz Muir
Directions: Two miles south-west of Whithorn at junction off A746 and A747 (directly behind Glasserton Church).
Inchmarlo Retirement Village Garden
Inchmarlo, Banchory AB31 4ALSkene Enterprises (Aberdeen) Ltd
Directions: From Aberdeen via North Deeside Road on the A93, one mile west of Banchory turn right at the main gate to the Inchmarlo Estate.
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).
Moray Place and Bank Gardens
Edinburgh EH3 6BXThe residents of the Moray Feu
Directions: Bank Gardens enter by the gate at the top of Doune Terrace. Moray Place enter by the north gate in Moray Place.
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 Limes
Kirkcudbright DG6 4XDDavid and Carolyn McHale
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.
Gorthleck House Garden
Stratherrick IV2 6UJSteve and Katie Smith
Directions: From the A9, take the B851 towards Fort Augustus to join the B862. Go through the village of Errogie where there is a sharp left-hand bend on the road. After approximately one mile, there is a small church on the left. The Gorthleck drive is directly opposite the church and the house can be seen on the hill to the left as you follow the drive to the left of the new house. Visitors can park on the verges at the top of the drive.
Gray Cottage
23 Church Road, Liff, Dundee DD2 5NNGraham Haddow
Directions: Liff village is two miles north west of Dundee. Gray Cottage is next to the only church in Liff. The church steeple is the landmark and the cottage is down the track to the left.
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.
Kirklands
Saline KY12 9TSPeter and Gill Hart
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.
Barnweil Garden
Craigie, near Kilmarnock KA1 5NEMrs Lorna Alexander
Directions: From the south take the A719 off the A77 at Sandyford roundabout continue on the A719 for 2.5 miles before turning left onto the B730. Take the first left signposted Barnweil Monument, and the garden is on the right. From the north on the A77 take the left at the B730 Tarbolton (past Hayes). Go two miles on the right, signposted Barnweil Monument and the garden is on the right.
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.
Lindores House
by Newburgh KY14 6JDRobert and Elizabeth Turcan & John and Eugenia Turcan
Directions: Off A913 two miles east of Newburgh. Bus from Cupar.
West Leas
Bonchester Bridge TD9 8TDMr and Mrs Robert Laidlaw
Directions: Signposted off the Jedburgh/Bonchester Bridge Road.
Stobo Japanese Water Garden
Stobo Farm, Stobo EH45 8NXAgnete Samdahl
Directions: Off the B712 (Peebles/Broughton road) via Stobo Castle entrance. Bus 91
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.
Coldoch
Blairdrummond, Stirling FK9 4XDDavid & Kim Stewart and Tim Black
Directions: Signed from the A84. Take the A873 for Aberfoyle, after just under one mile turn left on to Coldoch Road, B8031 and continue for approximately half a mile. Wrought iron gates on the left mark the entrance.
Cowhill Tower
Holywood DG2 0RLMr and Mrs P Weatherall
Directions: Holywood is one-and-a-half miles off the A76, five miles north of Dumfries.
Barnbeth House
Clevans Road, Bridge of Weir PA11 3RSLaura Brown, Head Gardener; Dylan Brown, Assistant Gardener
Directions: From the A761 in Bridge of Weir, turn onto Prieston Road leading to Clevans Road, drive past Ranfurly Castle Golf Club. Turn right to stay on Clevans Road. Barnbeth is approx 1 mile outside Bridge of Weir on Clevans Road. There are cross country routes here from Lochwinnoch but this is the easiest route.
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.
Ardverikie with Aberarder
Kinloch Laggan, Newtonmore PH20 1BXThe Fielden family, Mrs P Laing and Mrs E T Smyth-Osbourne
Directions: On the A86 between Newtonmore and Spean Bridge. Ardverikie House entrance is at the east end of Loch Laggan via the bridge by Gatelodge. Aberarder Lodge entrance is about 200 metres west of the Ardverikie entrance, next to the small cottage.
Stobshiel House
Humbie EH36 5PDMr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward
Directions: On the B6368 Haddington/Humbie road; sign to Stobshiel one mile. Find using what3words: jumbo.hides.blogs
Kirkton Manor House
Peebles EH45 9JHMrs Rosemary Thorburn
Directions: Turn off the A72 west of Neidpath Castle, signposted to Kirkton Manor. After crossing the River Tweed, enter a garden gate which is a mile downhill, opposite a Beware Horses sign.
Laidlawstiel House
Clovenfords, Galashiels TD1 1TJMr and Mrs P Litherland
Directions: On the A72 between Clovenfords and Walkerburn turn up the hill signposted for Thornielee. The house is on the right at the top of the hill.
Bradystone House
Murthly PH1 4EWMrs James Lumsden
Directions: From south/north follow the A9 to Bankfoot, then signs to Murthly. At the crossroads in Murthly take the private road to Bradystone.
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.
Old Allangrange
Munlochy IV8 8NZJ J Gladwin
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.
Blair Castle Gardens
Blair Atholl PH18 5TLBlair Charitable Trust
Directions: Off A9, follow signs to Blair Castle, Blair Atholl.
Bradystone House
Murthly PH1 4EWMrs James Lumsden
Directions: From south/north follow the A9 to Bankfoot, then signs to Murthly. At the crossroads in Murthly take the private road to Bradystone.
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.
Woodfall Gardens
Glasserton DG8 8LYRoss and Liz Muir
Directions: Two miles south-west of Whithorn at junction off A746 and A747 (directly behind Glasserton Church).
Covington Gardens
Covington Village ML12 6NESharon Pearson
Directions: From the A73 turn off at Tinto Hill into the village of Thankerton and follow the SGS signs
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.
Congalton House
North Berwick EH39 5JLClare and John Carson
Directions: On the B1347 between Haddington and North Berwick.
Barrmill Community Garden
Barrmill Park and Gardens KA15 1HWThe Barrmill Conservation Group
Directions: From Stewarton take the A735 to Dunlop, go left down Main Street B706 to Burnhouse, over at crossroads to Barrmill B706. From Lugton south on the A736, take the right at Burnhouse, B706 to Barrmill. From Glasgow on the M8 take J28a signposted Irvine, on Beith bypass take the left at B706 to Barrmill.
The Hewke
Lockerbie, Dumfries DG11 2JYMr and Mrs Colin Endacott
Champion Trees: Tulip and Walnut
Directions: Take B7076 north from Lockerbie & after 2 miles, join B723 signposted to Boreland & Eskdalemuir. Continue past junction for Sibbaldbie & after 500 yards, just before road bears right , cross small stone bridge on the right .
Brantwoode and High Glenan
24a Queen Street, Helensburgh G84 9LGTricia and Tom Stewart
Directions: Brantwoode is the middle house behind Helensburgh Upper Station. Parking either in W. Lennox Dr or Rossdhu Dr. High Glenan is approximately ½ mile along Queen Street from its junction with Sinclair Street on the right hand side.
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.
Little Sparta
Stonypath, Dunsyre ML11 8NGPantea Cameron
Directions: Check www.littlesparta.org.uk/visit/ for directions.
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.
The Bield at Blackruthven
Blackruthven House, Tibbermore PH1 1PYThe Bield Christian Co Ltd
Directions: From Dundee or Edinburgh, follow signs for Glasgow, Stirling and Crianlarich which lead onto the Perth bypass. Head west on the A85 signed to Crieff/Crianlarich to West Huntingtower. Turn left at the crossroads to Madderty/Tibbermore. The entrance is left after a half-mile passing the gate lodge on your right. Parking signed to right at the steading.
Southwick House
Southwick DG2 8AHMr and Mrs R H L Thomas
Directions: On the A710 near Caulkerbush. Dalbeattie 7 miles, Dumfries 17 miles.
Stobshiel House
Humbie EH36 5PDMr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward
Directions: On the B6368 Haddington/Humbie road; sign to Stobshiel one mile. Find using what3words: jumbo.hides.blogs
Kirkton Manor House
Peebles EH45 9JHMrs Rosemary Thorburn
Directions: Turn off the A72 west of Neidpath Castle, signposted to Kirkton Manor. After crossing the River Tweed, enter a garden gate which is a mile downhill, opposite a Beware Horses sign.
Bradystone House
Murthly PH1 4EWMrs James Lumsden
Directions: From south/north follow the A9 to Bankfoot, then signs to Murthly. At the crossroads in Murthly take the private road to Bradystone.
Amat
Amat Lodge, Ardgay IV24 3BSJonny and Sara Shaw
Champion Trees: Abies Procera, Noble Fir
Directions: Take the road from Ardgay to Croick, nine miles. Turn left at the red phone box and the garden is 500 yards on the left.
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.
Woodfall Gardens
Glasserton DG8 8LYRoss and Liz Muir
Directions: Two miles south-west of Whithorn at junction off A746 and A747 (directly behind Glasserton Church).
Glen House
Glen Estate, Innerleithen EH44 6PXThe Tennant family
Directions: Follow the B709 out of Innerleithen for approximately 2½ miles. Right turn at signpost for Glen Estate.
Pentland Crescent Gardens
2 Pentland Crescent, Edinburgh EH10 6NPJan Polley
Directions: From the city centre take the A702 through Morningside, continue uphill and turn right at Comiston Springs Avenue. Pentland Crescent is first left. Buses 11 or 15 and get off at the Comiston Springs Avenue stop.
Milton of Finavon House
Forfar DD8 3PYMilton of Finavon House
Directions: 2 minutes off the A90, north of Forfar and south of Brechin. Take the sharp turn off the A90 into Milton Lane and then about 1 mile on take the 1st right turn. Parking is in the Courtyard or feel free to park the village. A public WC is available in the courtyard, and although we are wheelchair friendly, there is an inside WC which will accommodate a wheelchair / walker, although it does not have rails bars etc. A water bowl for dogs will be available.
Douneside House
Tarland AB34 4UDThe MacRobert Trust
Directions: On the B9119 towards Aberdeen. Tarland one mile.
Naturally Useful, Marcassie Farm
Rafford, Forres IV36 2RHKaren Collins
Directions: If using SatNav, only use the address Marcassie Farm (the postcode sends you to the castle). The willow field is on the right of the track just over the bridge.
Kailzie Gardens
Peebles EH45 9HTSusan and Steve Plag
Champion Trees: Larch planted 1725
Directions: A mile east of Peebles on the B7062.
Gardeners Cottage
Fern, Brechin DD8 3FFNick and Michelle Tonge
Directions: On the road between Fern and Noranside.
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
Mollan
Thornhill, Stirling FK8 3QJIain and Ruth Howieson
Directions: Leaving Thornhill on the A873 towards Aberfoyle, Mollan is on the left hand side a mile outside the village. There are stone pillars and a knee height sign saying Mollan House at the entrance which leads to a tree lined drive.
Bradystone House
Murthly PH1 4EWMrs James Lumsden
Directions: From south/north follow the A9 to Bankfoot, then signs to Murthly. At the crossroads in Murthly take the private road to Bradystone.
77 Kirk Brae
Edinburgh EH16 6JNMichael Brown and Angela Casey
Directions: 77 Kirk Brae is towards the top of the hill on the left hand side, the number 77 is clearly marked on the main and side gates. Parking is on Kirk Brae or in the quieter Wolrige Road nearby. The 31 bus stops close to the property in each direction at the Kirk Park stop.
Drummond Castle Gardens
Muthill, Crieff PH7 4HNGrimsthorpe & Drummond Castle Trust Ltd
Directions: Entrance two miles south of Crieff on Muthill road (A822).
Glenbervie House
Drumlithie, Stonehaven AB39 3YAMr and Mrs A Macphie
Directions: Drumlithie one mile. Garden is 1½ miles off the A90.
The Walled Garden, Shieldhill
Quothquan, Biggar ML12 6NAMr and Mrs Gordon
Directions: Turn off the B7016 between Biggar and Carnwath towards Quothquan. After about a mile, look for signs and turn right at the lodge.
West Leas
Bonchester Bridge TD9 8TDMr and Mrs Robert Laidlaw
Directions: Signposted off the Jedburgh/Bonchester Bridge Road.
Dalswinton Mill
Dalswinton DG2 0XYColin and Pamela Crosbie
Directions: Garden lies in Dalswinton, halfway between the A76 and the A701 on the Auldgirth to Kirkton Road. From Auldgirth take the first left after the Dalswinton Village Hall. The Mill is on the corner before the bridge. We are unable to offer disabled parking.
Stobshiel House
Humbie EH36 5PDMr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward
Directions: On the B6368 Haddington/Humbie road; sign to Stobshiel one mile. Find using what3words: jumbo.hides.blogs
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.
Aldourie Castle Garden
Dores, Inverness IV2 6DPDirections: Enter via the single track road adjacent to Aldourie Primary School, which is situated on the B862, 1.6 miles before Dores, when arriving from Inverness. Car parking is just before the electric gate on the left.
North Newton Farm
Kilmacolm PA13 4TECarole Cameron
Directions: Take the B786 Lochwinnoch road out of Kilmacolm and continue for approximately two miles. From Lochwinnoch take the B786 Kilmacolm road for approximately six miles. Turn up the road signposted to Killochries at this point following the yellow SGS signs.
Longwood
Humbie EH36 5PNLinda Flockhart and Sandra Gentle
Directions: From the B6368 (Humbie to Haddington road) about one mile east of Humbie take the direction south to Blegbie Farm (signposted). Follow the road for circa two miles, passing Humbie Mains Farm as you go. You will find Blegbie Farm at a hard right-hand bend. The drive for Longwood will be straight in front of you, right beside Blegbie. Go straight up the drive and park at the bottom of the cottages. Do not turn right or left.
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.
Old Allangrange
Munlochy IV8 8NZJ J Gladwin
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.
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
3 Millhall
Shore Road, Kirkcudbright DG6 4TQMr Alan Shamash
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.
Stobshiel House
Humbie EH36 5PDMr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward
Directions: On the B6368 Haddington/Humbie road; sign to Stobshiel one mile. Find using what3words: jumbo.hides.blogs
Bradystone House
Murthly PH1 4EWMrs James Lumsden
Directions: From south/north follow the A9 to Bankfoot, then signs to Murthly. At the crossroads in Murthly take the private road to Bradystone.
Benmore Botanic Garden
Benmore, Dunoon PA23 8QUA Regional Garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
National Plant Collection: Abies, South American Temperate Conifers, Picea
Champion Trees: Many rare trees and giant conifers
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.
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.
Thirlestane
Kelso TD5 8PDCatherine Ross and John Wylie
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.
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.
Angus's Garden, Barguillean
Taynuilt PA35 1HYThe Josephine Marshall Trust
Directions: Off A85 Crianlarich/Oban road at Taynuilt, road marked Glen Lonan, three miles up a single track road, turn right at the sign opposite Barguillean Farm.
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.
Achnacloich
Connel, Oban PA37 1PRMr T M Nelson
Directions: On the A85 two miles east of Connel. The car park is at the bottom of the drive.
Mellerstain
Mellerstain House and Gardens, Gordon TD3 6LGPA to the estate
Directions: From Kelso, head south-west on E Bowmont St towards Henderson's Ct 0.5 miles. E Bowmont St turns slightly right and becomes Edinburgh Rd 0.3 miles. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Edinburgh Rd/A6089 Continue to follow A6089 for 5.5 miles. Turn left.
The Japanese Garden at Cowden
Dollar, Clackmannanshire FK14 7PLCowden Castle SCIO
Directions: The entrance to the garden is from the Upper Hillfoots Road, about half a mile west from the junction with the A91.
Abriachan Garden Nursery
Loch Ness Side IV3 8LAMr and Mrs Davidson
Directions: On the A82 Inverness/Drumnadrochit road, about eight miles south of Inverness.
Braco Castle
Braco FK15 9LAMr and Mrs M van Ballegooijen
Directions: Drive for one-and-a-half-miles from the gates at the north end of Braco Village, just west of the bridge on the A822. Parking at the castle is welcome.
Logan Botanic Garden
Port Logan, by Stranraer DG9 9NDA Regional Garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
National Plant Collection: Gunnera, Leptospermum, Griselinia, Clianthus and Sutherlandia
Champion Trees: Polylepis and Eucalyptus
Directions: Ten miles south of Stranraer on the A716 then 2½ miles from Ardwell Village.
Logie House
Dunphail, Forres IV36 2QNAlasdair and Panny Laing
Directions: Six miles south of Forres off the A940. Follow signs to Logie Steading.
Kinlochlaich Walled Garden
Appin PA38 4BDMiss F M M Hutchison
Directions: On the A828 in Appin between Oban, 18 miles to the south, and Fort William, 27 miles to the north. The entrance is next to the police station. Infrequent bus Oban to Fort William - request stop.
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.
Craigieburn House
by Moffat DG10 9LFJanet and Peter McGowan
Directions: Three miles from the motorway (junction 15), two miles east of Moffat on the A708 Selkirk Road. Coming from Moffat, there are traffic lights straight ahead at the end of the bend. You can't miss the lodge and prayer flags.
Pitmuies Gardens
House of Pitmuies, Guthrie, by Forfar DD8 2SNJeanette and Ruaraidh Ogilvie
Directions: From Forfar take the A932 east for seven miles and gardens are signposted on the right. From Brechin take the A933 south to Friockheim and turn right onto the A932. The gardens are signposted on the left after 1½ miles.
The Secret Garden
Isle of Lismore, Oban, Argyll PA34 5ULEva Tombs
Directions: Please telephone for directions. Approximately two miles from Port Appin ferry.
Glendoick
by Perth PH2 7NSPeter, Patricia, Kenneth and Jane Cox
Directions: Follow the brown signs to Glendoick Garden Centre off the A90 Perth - Dundee road. The gardens are a half-mile behind the Garden Centre. After buying tickets at the Garden Centre, please drive up and park at the gardens (free parking).
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.
Monteviot
Jedburgh TD8 6UQMarquis and Marchioness of Lothian
Directions: Turn off the A68, three miles north of Jedburgh on to the B6400. After one mile turn right.
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.
Ardvorlich
Lochearnhead FK19 8QEMr and Mrs Sandy Stewart
Directions: On South Loch Earn Road three miles from Lochearnhead, five miles from St Fillans.
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.
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.
Dunninald Castle
Montrose DD10 9TDThe Stansfeld family
Directions: Three miles south of Montrose, ten miles north of Arbroath, signposted from the A92.
Peilton
Moniaive DG3 4HEMrs A Graham
Directions: Off A702 between Kirkland of Glencairn and Moniaive.
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.
Beechwood
Broughton, Peeblesshire ML12 6HHSusheila and James Gordon
Directions: Approximately one mile south of Broughton take the B712 off the A701. Then first left turn onto unmade road.
Portmore
Eddleston EH45 8QUMr and Mrs David Reid
Directions: Off the A703 one mile north of Eddleston. Bus 62.
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.
The Limes
Kirkcudbright DG6 4XDDavid and Carolyn McHale
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.
Kevock Garden
16 Kevock Road, Lasswade EH18 1HTDavid and Stella Rankin
Directions: Kevock Road lies to the south of the A678 Loanhead/Lasswade Road. Five minutes from the city bypass Lasswade Junction and on the 31 Lothian Bus route to Polton/Bonnyrigg Road.
The Secret Garden
Isle of Lismore, Oban, Argyll PA34 5ULEva Tombs
Directions: Please telephone for directions. Approximately two miles from Port Appin ferry.
Laundry Cottage
Culdrain, Gartly, Huntly AB54 4PYJudith McPhun
Directions: Four miles south of Huntly on the A97.
Stockarton
Kirkcudbright DG6 4XSLt Col and Mrs Richard Cliff
Directions: On the B727 Kirkcudbright to Gelston Road. Kirkcudbright three miles, Castle Douglas seven miles.
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.
Craichlaw
Kirkcowan, Newton Stewart DG8 0DQMr and Mrs Andrew Gladstone
Directions: Take the B733 for Kirkcowan, off the A75 at the Halfway House eight miles west of Newton Stewart and Craichlaw House is the first turning on the right.
Delvine
Murthly PH1 4LDMr and Mrs David Gemmell
Directions: On the A984, seven miles east of Dunkeld, four miles south-west of Blairgowrie.
Harthill
Reediehill Farm, Auchtermuchty KY14 7HSNichola and John Fletcher
Directions: Find 'Reediehill Deer Farm' on Google maps. Continue 50 metres up the drive then turn LEFT at HARTHILL sign. Continue over the cattle grid up the unsurfaced drive till you reach Harthilll house. Directions can be emailed.
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.
Kings Grange House
Castle Douglas DG7 3EUChristine and Peter Hickman
Directions: Take the B794 north off the A75, two miles east of Castle Douglas. Kings Grange House is approximately one mile on the left.
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.
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.
Kirkton Manor House
Peebles EH45 9JHMrs Rosemary Thorburn
Directions: Turn off the A72 west of Neidpath Castle, signposted to Kirkton Manor. After crossing the River Tweed, enter a garden gate which is a mile downhill, opposite a Beware Horses sign.
Anwoth Old Schoolhouse
Anwoth, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2EFMr and Mrs Pepper
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).
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.
Luckie Harg's
Anwoth, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas DG7 2EFDrs Carole and Ian Bainbridge
Directions: From Gatehouse High Street, turn north onto Station Road, immediately west at the Fleet Bridge by The Ship Inn. After almost one mile turn left signed to Anwoth Old Church. Luckie Harg’s is the first on the right after 400 yards. The nearest bus stop is on Gatehouse High Street, walk about 15 minutes to Luckie Harg’s.
3 Millhall
Shore Road, Kirkcudbright DG6 4TQMr Alan Shamash
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.
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.
The Carriage House
Blair Estate, Dalry KA24 4ERMr and Mrs Luke Borwick
Directions: A737 from Beith. At the roundabout before Dalry take the first left signposted Stewarton. Then go straight on, signposted Bike Route Irvine. Keep going for approximately two miles and keep the estate wall on the right until you come to South Lodge (white building). Turn right down the drive for Blair Estate - The Carriage House is on the right. Public transport to Dalry. Follow SatNav KA24 4ER and enter Blair Estate through the South Lodge.
Thirlestane
Kelso TD5 8PDCatherine Ross and John Wylie
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.
Kirkmuir Cottage
Stewarton KA3 3DZMr and Mrs Brian Macpherson
Directions: From the M77 take the B778 to Stewarton. At the traffic lights, turn left and continue to the mini-roundabout. Turn right towards the B778 Kilwinning. Continue for 100 yards under the railway bridge, take an immediate left at the war memorial and continue along Kilwinning, head until you reach the countryside. Kirkmuir is the first farm road on the right hand side. The cottage and garden is on the left at the end of the farm road. Please follow these directions not SatNav.
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.
Bonhard House
Perth PH2 7PQStephen and Charlotte Hay
Directions: On the A94 just under a mile north of Perth take the right turn, signed Murrayshall Country Estate. After approximately one mile take the 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 the drive at sharp right turn.
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.
Berandhu
Appin, Argyll PA38 4DDJohn and Fiona Landale
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, it's the first entrance on the right, half way up the hill.
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.
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.
Kirklands
Saline KY12 9TSPeter and Gill Hart
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.
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.
Stobshiel House
Humbie EH36 5PDMr Maxwell and Lady Sarah Ward
Directions: On the B6368 Haddington/Humbie road; sign to Stobshiel one mile. Find using what3words: jumbo.hides.blogs
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.
Auldbyres Farm Garden
Coylton KA6 6HGMarshall and Sue Veitch
Directions: In Coylton take the road signposted B742, past Coylton Arms Pub in Low Coylton, Auldbyres is signposted on the left after ½ mile.
Glenbervie House
Drumlithie, Stonehaven AB39 3YAMr and Mrs A Macphie
Directions: Drumlithie one mile. Garden is 1½ miles off the A90.
Wraes
Corseliehill Road, nr Houston PA6 7HUTim and Jo Mack
Directions: From Houston follow Barochan Road towards Langbank B789 for about a mile, turn left down Corseliehill Road. From Kilmacolm leave the village on Houston Road, past the golf course, turn left down Corseliehill Road for about a mile.
West Leas
Bonchester Bridge TD9 8TDMr and Mrs Robert Laidlaw
Directions: Signposted off the Jedburgh/Bonchester Bridge Road.
Beechwood
Broughton, Peeblesshire ML12 6HHSusheila and James Gordon
Directions: Approximately one mile south of Broughton take the B712 off the A701. Then first left turn onto unmade road.
The Old Farmhouse
Dunning Road, Auchterarder PH3 1DUJane and Nigel Gallier
Directions: From the A9 take the A824 and halfway between Auchterarder and Aberuthven take the B8062 at Grand Eagles and head towards Dunning. We are on the left just before the A9 bridge.
Barochreal
Kilninver, Oban, Argyll PA34 4UTNigel and Antoinette Mitchell
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 www.w3w.co/albums.forest.tinned
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.
Amat
Amat Lodge, Ardgay IV24 3BSJonny and Sara Shaw
Champion Trees: Abies Procera, Noble Fir
Directions: Take the road from Ardgay to Croick, nine miles. Turn left at the red phone box and the garden is 500 yards on the left.
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.
Haugh Garden
College of Roseisle IV30 5YEGwynne and David Hetherington
Directions: From Elgin take the A96 west, then the B9013 Burghead Road to the crossroads at the centre of College of Roseisle. The garden is on the right, enter from the Duffus Road. Car parking at the village hall off Kinloss road. Drop off and disabled parking is available at the house.
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.
Old Allangrange
Munlochy IV8 8NZJ J Gladwin
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.
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.
Portmore
Eddleston EH45 8QUMr and Mrs David Reid
Directions: Off the A703 one mile north of Eddleston. Bus 62.
Clonyard Farm
Colvend, Dalbeattie DG5 4QWMatthew and Pam Pumphrey
Directions: On the north side of the A710 approximately four miles from the crossroads with the A711 in Dalbeattie, adjacent to Clonyard House Hotel and one mile from Colvend village. Parking at the Farm. Bus service from Dalbeattie but current timetables should be checked. Clonyard Farm is a request stop.
Larch House
Clerklands, Near Lilliesleaf TD6 9JRDavid and Julia King
Directions: Clerklands is a small hamlet approximately two miles from Lilliesleaf. On the A7 from Selkirk, turn left and follow signs to Clerklands. After approximately three miles the house will be clearly signed. On the A7 from Hawick, turn right and follow signs to Lilliesleaf and the house will be clearly signed. Car parking is on site.
The Walled Garden, Shieldhill
Quothquan, Biggar ML12 6NAMr and Mrs Gordon
Directions: Turn off the B7016 between Biggar and Carnwath towards Quothquan. After about a mile, look for signs and turn right at the lodge.