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
Oakmore
Blairhoyle, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3LFRachel Nunn
Directions: Blairhoyle is on the Thornhill to Port of Monteith road.
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
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.
18 Buchany
Doune FK16 6HGJohn and Sarah Burrows
Directions: As there is no parking available at the garden, visitors must go to Moray Estate Office FK16 6HG which is situated on the A84, 1.5 miles west of Doune through Buchany towards Callander. Turn into the Estate Office grounds where visitors can take the shuttle bus to the garden.
Willowhill
Forgan, Newport-on-Tay DD6 8RAEric Wright and Sally Lorimore
Directions: One-and-a-half miles south of Tay Road Bridge. Take the B995 to Newport off the Forgan roundabout. Willowhill is the first house on the left-hand side next to West Friarton Farm Strawberry Shed.
West End Trio
3 & 12 Glamis Drive and 5 Glamis Terrace, Dundee DD2 1QLElaine Lowe, Frances and John Dent, and Heather MacLean
Directions: Buses 5, 22 or 73 from Dundee city centre to the far end of Blackness Road. Glamis Drive is straight ahead and Glamis Terrace is a few yards down the hill, parallel to Glamis Drive. Please note there is no roadside parking on Glamis Drive.
Old Granary Quoy and The Quoy of Houton
The Quoy of Houton, Orphir, Orkney KW17 2RDCaroline Critchlow and Colleen Batey
Directions: From Orphir take the turning to Houton Ferry at the first junction signed Quoy of Houton, turn right by the car park. Park here and walk 10 minutes along the coastal road around the bay to the gardens. Disabled access please ring to arrange as parking is very limited. The gardens are a 10-minute walk from the bus stop.
Quercus Garden Plants
Whitmuir Farm, West Linton EH46 7BBRona Dodds
Directions: On the A701, four miles south of the Leadburn junction or two miles north of West Linton.
Seabank
The Merse, Rockcliffe DG5 4QHJulian and Theodora Stanning
Directions: Park in the public car park at Rockcliffe. Walk down the road about 50 yards towards the sea and turn left along The Merse, a private road. Seabank is the sixth house on the left.
20 Blackford Road
Edinburgh EH9 2DSJohn and Tricia Wood
Directions: Buses 9, 24 and 5.
Lindores House
by Newburgh KY14 6JDRobert and Elizabeth Turcan & John and Eugenia Turcan
Directions: Off A913 two miles east of Newburgh. Bus from Cupar.
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.
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.
Macbiehill Gardens
The Walled Garden, Macbiehill EH46 7AZSimone Lyon
Directions: From the A701 take the turning opposite the entrance to Whitmuir Farm, signposted Macbiehill. After the narrow bridge go uphill and take the first entrance on the left, signposted Macbiehill Farm. There will be signs to the gardens and limited parking at the far end of the driveway. Alternatively, see opening section above for details of the available courtesy bus from Whitmuir Farm.
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.
Ardchattan Priory
North Connel PA37 1RQMrs Sarah Troughton
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.
Tillytoghills Steading
Fettercairn AB30 1YJVeronica and Steve Engel
Directions: On the B966 half way between Edzell and Fettercairn.
The Bishop's House
Glencairn Road, Kilmacolm PA13 4PDPaula Macgee and Paul Yacoubian
Directions: PLEASE ACCESS THE GARDEN FROM THE GLENCAIRN ROAD ENTRANCE. Turn off the A761 in the centre of Kilmacolm onto Houston Road or Porterfield Road for access to the garden on Glencairn Road. Follow SGS signage. Parking on-road. McGill's buses run through Kilmacolm on the A761.
Thorntree
Arnprior FK8 3EYMark and Carol Seymour
Directions: On the A811, to Arnprior, then take the Fintry Road; Thorntree is second on the right.
Maggie's Edinburgh
Western General Hospital, Crewe Road, Edinburgh EH4 2XUMaggie's Centre
Directions: Maggie’s is located behind Ward 1 at the Western General Hospital. Enter the hospital at the Crewe Road entrance (Hospital Main drive), follow the path under the road bridge and take the first left into Maggie’s. Lothian Buses: 19, 19A, 28, 28B, 29, 37, 37A, 38; First Bus: 129. For vehicle access enter the hospital via the Telford Road entrance, parking is free, follow parking signs on the day.
Srongarbh
The Loan, West Linton EH46 7HEMr and Mrs O Arnesen
Directions: A701 or A702 and follow the signs.
Craig Hepburn Memorial Garden
Stirling Drive, Linwood PA3 3NBLinwood High School
Directions: Exit the M8 at St James Interchange and take the A737. Take the exit for Linwood onto the A761, follow to Clippens Road and then Stirling Drive where you will see the High School. Accessible by McGill's Buses.
Mouse Cottage
Strathtay, Pitlochry PH9 0PGPenny Kennedy
Directions: From the A9 take the exit at Ballinluig signposted Aberfeldy. Go through Logierait, after about four miles turn right at T junction. At Grandtully turn right, over the bridge, up the hill to Strathtay Post Office. Turn right passing the golf course up to the red telephone box. Mouse Cottage is next opening on the left, signposted. Please beware of flying golf balls! NB: No parking at Mouse Cottage. On street parking possible at Strathtay. Bus 23 (Aberfeldy to Perth) stops at Grandtully Bridge.
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.
The Abercairny Garden
Abercairny House, Crieff PH7 3NQLiz O'Donnell
Directions: Turn south off the A85 at the New Fowlis crossroads, following signs. Turn right into the estate grounds after 1.2 miles (opposite Kintocher Farm on the left) and follow the drive for one mile past Abercairny House on the left. Car parking for the gardens is in the car park opposite the castellated stables venue.
St Bride's Cottage
South Kingennie, Broughty Ferry DD5 3PAAlison and Donald Gordon
Directions: From Kellas take the minor road signed Murroes Church for approximately one mile to some steading houses and turn left up the farm track immediately before them. St Bride’s is the first house on the left with the conservatory and solar panels.
Inveresk Village
Inveresk, Musselburgh EH21 7TEThe Gardeners of Inveresk
Directions: Southside of Musselburgh on the A6124. The 140 bus stops in the village. Spreading visits over two days has been integral in preventing dangerous parking congestion. It is essential that able-bodied people who arrive by car do not park on the main A6124 road running through the village as this impedes smooth emergency vehicle movements
The Abercairny Garden
Abercairny House, Crieff PH7 3NQLiz O'Donnell
Directions: Turn south off the A85 at the New Fowlis crossroads, following signs. Turn right into the estate grounds after 1.2 miles (opposite Kintocher Farm on the left) and follow the drive for one mile past Abercairny House on the left. Car parking for the gardens is in the car park opposite the castellated stables venue.
Pittenweem: Gardens in the Burgh
Pittenweem KY10 2PGGardeners of Pittenweem
Directions: For tickets and maps follow postcode above to High Street. For parking, coming from the west follow signs to West Braes car park, from Ovenstone use car park next to football field/cemetery off Charles Street, and from the east turn right and park in Milton Road. Parking may also be available throughout the village.
Kirkside of Lochty
Menmuir, by Brechin DD9 6RYEd and Fi Troughton
Directions: From the A90, take Careston/Fern/Menmuir turn just south of Brechin. Proceed towards Menmuir for about 2 miles. The garden is on the left behind beech hedge.
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
Claremont
Redmill EH47 0JYTrevor and Faye Yerbury
Directions: Take the M8 and leave at J4 heading for Whitburn. At the first set of traffic lights turn right for Whitburn. After 100 metres turn first right at the bollards and come straight down.
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.
Kirkbrae House
Culross KY12 8JDSandra Bannister
Directions: The garden is located on Kirk Street. On leaving the lower village start to climb up to the Abbey, the garden gates open directly onto Kirk Street. Car parking is either below the garden or near the Abbey. Buses come into the village from Dunfermline and Kincardine
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.
Tiny Farm
St Modan's High School, Royal Stuart Way, Stirling FK7 7WSAlison Poole
Directions: From the A91, take exit off Muirton Roundabout to Holiday Express Inn. At Springkerse roundabout take exit to the Peak. Keep right, and turn right at approach to Forthbank Stadium carpark and follow the road to the car park for St Modan's High School.
Stockbridge Gardens
Garden trail runs between Logie Green Gardens EH7 4HE and Royal Circus Gardens North EH3 6TNGardeners of Stockbridge
Directions: Buses 23 and 27 to Dundas Street and Canonmills, 8 to Rodney Street and Canonmills, 36 to Hamilton Place and Broughton Road, 29 to Royal Circus.
The Moorhouse
Duns TD11 3RYMike and Bridget Bevan
Directions: Ignore your SatNav once you have left the A6112. From Duns, take the A6112 towards Grantshouse. Ignore the left-hand turn (B6355) signposted Abbey St Bathans. Proceed through the village of Preston and 3 miles further on, turn left signposted Edin's Hall Broch. Continue up the hill for 1½ miles and you will see The Moorhouse (painted yellow) on the right. From the A1, turn off at Grantshouse onto the A6112, signposted Duns. After 3½ miles, turn right signposted Edin's Hall Brock. Continue up the hill for 1½ miles and you will see The Moorhouse (painted yellow) on the right.
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.
Longniddry Gardens
Longniddry EH32 0LFThe Gardeners of Longniddry
Directions: On the A198 from North Berwick (east) or Edinburgh (west). Access also from the B1348 (the coast road from Port Seton/Cockenzie) and the B1377 (from Drem). Longniddry is also on the North Berwick train line from Edinburgh Waverley and bus route 124 from Princes Street, Edinburgh.
Merchiston Cottage
16 Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH10 5ELEsther Mendelssohn
Directions: Near Holy Corner, opposite George Watson's College School. Take Lothian Buses 11 or 16.
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.
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.
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.
Blebo Craigs Village Gardens
Blebo Craigs, Cupar KY15 5UGGardeners of Blebo Craigs
Directions: From St Andrews: B939 for 5 miles, village sign on your left at the bus stop pointing right and taking you straight to the village. From Cupar: B940 to Pitscottie, turn left onto the B939 and, after a couple of miles, turn left into the village. Turn left at the phone box for the Village Hall and signs to the parking area.
Moonzie House
By Cupar KY15 4NLKatherine Watts
Directions: From Cupar take the A913 (Newburgh, Perth Road). In approximately 3 miles, shortly after the large bends at Kilmaron, turn right to Moonzie. Take next left, signposted Moonzie Church and follow the single track road to the top. After the farmyard bear right following the track alongside the wall or follow parking instructions. From Dundee take the A92, after Rathillet, turn left where Moonzie signposted, then instructions as above. Similarly, from Edinburgh/Perth, from A92 at Parbroath crossroads take the A913 and then as above.
Ruthven House
Coldstream TD12 4JUKeith and Karen Fountain
Directions: Four miles north of Coldstream on the old Duns road.
Bruckhills Croft
Rothienorman, Inverurie AB51 8YBPaul and Helen Rushton
National Plant Collection: Galanthus
Directions: From Rothienorman take the B9001 north for two-and-a-half miles. On the S-bend turn left. When you reach the Bruckhills Farm turn off, yellow signs will direct you to the Croft.
Dalhowan Farm
Crosshill, Maybole KA19 7RNFiona and Robbie Baird
Directions: Follow the A77 south from Ayr to Maybole, take the B7023 towards the village of Crosshill, continue to the end of the village. Parking is available in the field at the end of the village, with a short walk along the road to enter the garden.
Southwick House
Southwick DG2 8AHMr and Mrs R H L Thomas
Directions: On the A710 near Caulkerbush. Dalbeattie 7 miles, Dumfries 17 miles.
Willowhill
Forgan, Newport-on-Tay DD6 8RAEric Wright and Sally Lorimore
Directions: One-and-a-half miles south of Tay Road Bridge. Take the B995 to Newport off the Forgan roundabout. Willowhill is the first house on the left-hand side next to West Friarton Farm Strawberry Shed.
Dougarie
Isle of Arran KA27 8EBMrs S C Gibbs
Directions: Five miles from Blackwaterfoot. Regular ferry sailing from Ardrossan and Claonaig (Argyll). Information from Caledonian MacBrayne, Gourock, T: 01475 650100. Parking is free.
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.
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.
Douneside House
Tarland AB34 4UDThe MacRobert Trust
Directions: On the B9119 towards Aberdeen. Tarland one mile.
Amulree
8 Mill Street, Drummore, Stranraer DG9 9PSColin Belton and Gabrielle Reynolds
National Plant Collection: Nicotiana species
Directions: Follow the A716 signposted Drummore and Mull of Galloway. At the T-junction in Drummore turn right. Amulree is on the left, a few doors up from the shop. Bus route 407 from Stranraer.
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
Claremont
Redmill EH47 0JYTrevor and Faye Yerbury
Directions: Take the M8 and leave at J4 heading for Whitburn. At the first set of traffic lights turn right for Whitburn. After 100 metres turn first right at the bollards and come straight down.
16 Mulla
Voe, Shetland ZE2 9XQLinda Richardson
Directions: Eighteen miles north of Lerwick on the A970 is Voe. Pass the North Isles junction and Tagon Stores on your right. Turn right into Mulla and number 16 is up the hill on your left. Bus no. 21 (Hillswick) and 23 (Toft) stop on the main road at the bottom of Mulla.
Two Gardens in Banchory Devenick
Banchory Devenick AB12 5XRAngela and Derek Townsley & Jane and Terry O'Kelly
Directions: Pinetrees Cottage: Banchory Devenick is four miles from Bridge of Dee. Turn off B9077 at Banchory Devenick church. Follow to T-junction, turn right. Next right is Butterywells Steading. Turn into opening and follow track, go around the back of farmhouse (Lochend) and continue on track to Pinetrees. Whin Cottage: Take the B9077 out of Aberdeen. After approximately two miles turn left immediately after Banchory Devenick Church, signposted Banchory Devenick. (There is parking available along the verge on the left). Turn right after 100 metres. Whin Cottage is on the right immediately after you have turned. There is limited parking outside the cottage.
Kailzie Gardens
Peebles EH45 9HTSusan and Steve Plag
Champion Trees: Larch planted 1725
Directions: A mile east of Peebles on the B7062.
Craigentinny Telferton Allotments
Telferton Road, off Portobello Road, Edinburgh EH7 6XGThe Gardeners of Craigentinny and Telferton
Directions: Park on Telferton Road. Buses 15, 26, 45.
42 Astle
Dornoch IV25 3NHFay Wilkinson
Directions: A9 from the south: pass the turn off to Dornoch, take the first left after the Tall Pines Restaurant, signposted Astle. After one and a half miles take the left fork, cross the river and no. 42 is the second house on the left. A9 from the north: turn right 100 yards before the Tall Pines Restaurant, then follow the directions above.
Skelbo House
Skelbo, Dornoch IV25 3QGAlison Bartlett
Directions: from the south, on the A9 take the small turning opposite the Trentham Hotel (just past the Dornoch turn-offs). At the side of Loch Fleet turn left, then at the ruined castle take the second farm road which is fairly rough, and follow round to your right. If coming from the north take the Loch Fleet road signposted to Embo from the A9.
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.
Gattonside Village Gardens
Gattonside TD6 9NPThe Gardeners of Gattonside
Directions: On the B6360 just outside the village of Gattonside on the LHS. First house after the 30mph sign. Short walk from Melrose over the chain bridge. Twenty minute walk along the River Tweed from Tweedbank railway station. By car access off A68, signposted Gattonside. Parking within the village.
Strathbungo Garden
March Street, Glasgow G41 2PXFrank Burns
Directions: From the south take the M74 to Junction 1A Polmadie. Turn left onto Polmadie Road, then turn right at the next traffic lights onto Calder Street. Proceed to Nithsdale Drive, then turn left into March Street where ample parking can be found. From the north take the M8 and join the M74, turn right into Polmadie Road at Junction 1A.
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.
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.
Raasay Walled Garden
Isle of Raasay IV40 8PBRaasay Community
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 Raasay on foot, although cars can also cross.
Cambo Gardens
Kingsbarns KY16 8QDTrustees of Cambo Heritage Trust
National Plant Collection: Galanthus
Champion Trees: Bundle Beech
Directions: A917 between Crail and St Andrews.
Mellerstain
Mellerstain House and Gardens, Gordon TD3 6LGMr Simon Rutherford
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.
Glenwhan Gardens & Arboretum
Dunragit, by Stranraer DG9 8PHTessa and Ian Knott Sinclair
Directions: Seven miles east of Stranraer, one mile off the A75 at Dunragit (follow brown VisitScotland and yellow SGS arrows).
The Hidden Gardens
25a Albert Drive, Glasgow G41 2PEThe Hidden Gardens Trust
Directions: Travel directions are available on the garden's website thehiddengardens.org.uk/explore/visit/
Gordon Castle Walled Garden
Fochabers, Moray IV32 7PQAngus and Zara Gordon Lennox
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.
Abriachan Garden Nursery
Loch Ness Side IV3 8LAMr and Mrs Davidson
Directions: On the A82 Inverness/Drumnadrochit road, about eight miles south of Inverness.
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.
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.
Ardchattan Priory
North Connel PA37 1RQMrs Sarah Troughton
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.
Attadale
Strathcarron IV54 8YXMr Ewen Macpherson
Directions: On the A890 between Strathcarron and South Strome.
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.
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.
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.
Portmore
Eddleston EH45 8QUMr and Mrs David Reid
Directions: Off the A703 one mile north of Eddleston. Bus 62.
Mouse Cottage
Strathtay, Pitlochry PH9 0PGPenny Kennedy
Directions: From the A9 take the exit at Ballinluig signposted Aberfeldy. Go through Logierait, after about four miles turn right at T junction. At Grandtully turn right, over the bridge, up the hill to Strathtay Post Office. Turn right passing the golf course up to the red telephone box. Mouse Cottage is next opening on the left, signposted. Please beware of flying golf balls! NB: No parking at Mouse Cottage. On street parking possible at Strathtay. Bus 23 (Aberfeldy to Perth) stops at Grandtully Bridge.
The Secret Garden
Isle of Lismore, Oban, Argyll PA34 5ULEva Tombs
Directions: Please telephone for directions. Approximately two miles from Port Appin ferry.
Ar Dachaigh
Redhill Farm, Allanfearn, Inverness IV2 7JAMrs Tina Ross
Directions: Ar Dachaigh is to be found on a farm directly off the A96, 4.5 miles east of Inverness. From Inverness head east along the A96. Shortly after the turn off for Alturlie, there is a turn-off on the left with an old telephone box - this is the drive for Ar Dachaigh. From the east once you have passed the Balloch junction, the turn-off for the garden will be on your right-hand side at the old telephone box. PLEASE TAKE CARE as this is a busy stretch of the A96, and there are no filter lanes. After crossing the railway line Ar Dachaigh is ahead of you on the left.
Chaplains' Court
20 The Chanonry, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 1RQIrene Wischik
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.
Ruthven Cottage Hardy Plant Nursery
Delnies, Nairn IV12 5NTMari and Kevin Reid
Directions: From Inverness take the A96 to Nairn, Ruthven Cottage is on your left just before the Sandown Road Crossroads. From Nairn the entrance is on your right off the A96. Ruthven Cottage is at the end of the lane.
Hunter's Tryst
95 Oxgangs Road, Edinburgh EH10 7BAJean Knox
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fernlea Garden
Corvisel Road, Newton Stewart DG8 6LWMrs Jenny Gustafson
Directions: Turn right at the roundabout on the A75 if coming from Dumfries direction. Go left at the cattle market (opposite the Crown Hotel) and it is the first through road on the right.
Kames Bay
Kilmelford PA34 4XAStuart Cannon
Directions: On the A816 Oban to Lochgilphead road. Opposite Kames Bay and the fish farm. Two-and-a-half miles south of Kilmelford and two-and-a-half miles north of Arduaine.
Highlands Garden
East Voe, Scalloway, Shetland ZE1 0URSarah Kay
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.
101 Greenbank Crescent
Edinburgh EH10 5TAJerry and Christine Gregson
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.
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.
Barlockhart Lodge
Glenluce DG8 0JGBarlockhart Gardeners
Directions: Take the A75 to Glenluce. On the hill which links the two Glenluce turnoffs, take the single-track unmarked lane, signposted for Whithorn Way. Property is roughly one mile along the lane, on the left.
Thorntree
Arnprior FK8 3EYMark and Carol Seymour
Directions: On the A811, to Arnprior, then take the Fintry Road; Thorntree is second on the right.
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.
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.
Helensbank House
Kincardine FK10 4QZDavid Buchanan-Cook
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.
Portmore
Eddleston EH45 8QUMr and Mrs David Reid
Directions: Off the A703 one mile north of Eddleston. Bus 62.
10 Pilmuir Road West
Forres IV36 2HLMrs Lorraine Dingwall
Directions: From Tesco roundabout at Forres continue along Nairn Road. Take the first left onto Ramflat Road, then go right at the bottom and first left onto Pilmuir Road West.
Two Gardens in Banchory Devenick
Banchory Devenick AB12 5XRAngela and Derek Townsley & Jane and Terry O'Kelly
Directions: Pinetrees Cottage: Banchory Devenick is four miles from Bridge of Dee. Turn off B9077 at Banchory Devenick church. Follow to T-junction, turn right. Next right is Butterywells Steading. Turn into opening and follow track, go around the back of farmhouse (Lochend) and continue on track to Pinetrees. Whin Cottage: Take the B9077 out of Aberdeen. After approximately two miles turn left immediately after Banchory Devenick Church, signposted Banchory Devenick. (There is parking available along the verge on the left). Turn right after 100 metres. Whin Cottage is on the right immediately after you have turned. There is limited parking outside the cottage.
Kemplemyres Farmhouse
Alvah, Banff AB45 3URJane Duffield
Directions: From Turriff, take the B9025, signposted to Aberchirder. Approximately five miles out of Turriff, turn right, on to the B9121, signposted Banff and Whitehills. After approximately two miles, take the right hand turn, signposted Alvah. The road passes farm buildings on your left. Just past these, at the bottom of the hill, take the left hand turn, signposted Kirktown of Alvah. The road dips down to a small bridge over a burn, with a short, steep climb up the other side. Our drive is on the right-hand side, by the big beech tree, with double wooden gates, signposted Kemplemyres Farmhouse and the Bothy.
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.