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
A Blackbird Sings
20 Kings Park, Longniddry EH32 0QLGraham and Maxine Pettigrew
Directions: By car: enter Dean Road from A198, right at Kings Avenue, right at Kings Park. By bus (124): Old Dean Road stop, down Old Dean Road, right at Kings Avenue, right at Kings Park.
Shepherd House
Inveresk, Musselburgh EH21 7THSir Charles and Lady Fraser
Directions: The garden is near Musselburgh. From the A1 take the A6094 exit signposted Wallyford and Dalkeith and follow signs to Inveresk.
17a Menzieshill Road
Dundee DD2 1PSMr and Mrs John Stoa
Directions: Turn off the A85/Riverside Avenue at the roundabout towards Dundee Botanic Gardens. Pass the Botanics, road bears left and becomes Perth Road. Right onto Invergowrie Drive and first left on Menzieshill Road. Buses 5 and 5A to the foot of Glamis Road and walk west to Invergowrie Drive. In Menzieshill Road look for the garden with the prominent white stemmed birch tree.
SGS Kilmacolm Plant Sale
Outside Kilmacolm Library, Kilmacolm PA13 4LEScotland's Gardens Scheme
Directions: The plant sale will be held at the Cross outside the Library and Cargill centre in the middle of Kilmacolm. Accessible by McGill's buses.
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.
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.
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.
Forfar Open Garden
36 Lochside Road, Forfar DD8 3JDForfar Gardeners
Directions: Lochside Road is situated opposite Tesco, with the Factory Shop on the corner. The garden is found towards Forfar Loch on the right, with a large parking bay opposite. Bus 117 stops directly outside the garden.
3 Southfield Crescent
Stirling FK8 2JQMary Menzies McCaig
Directions: Southfield Crescent is close to Stirling's King's Park. From King's Park Road roundabouts, opposite the park gates turn into Drummond Place and Southfield Crescent is 200 yards along on the left, facing the grassy area ahead.
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.
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.
Shepherd House
Inveresk, Musselburgh EH21 7THSir Charles and Lady Fraser
Directions: The garden is near Musselburgh. From the A1 take the A6094 exit signposted Wallyford and Dalkeith and follow signs to Inveresk.
Achamore Gardens
Isle of Gigha PA41 7ADThe Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust
Directions: Access to Gigha is via CalMac ferry. Gigha can be explored by foot or bicycle so you can choose to leave your vehicle for free at the Tayinloan ferry car park and help to avoid congestion of traffic on Gigha's single track roads. The garden is three-quarters of a mile from the ferry.
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.
The Biblical Garden
King Street, Elgin, Moray IV30 1HUThe Friends of the Biblical Garden
Directions: The gardens are on King Street, off North College Street and are adjacent to Elgin Cathedral. Parking along King Street is limited. All main bus routes stop along the A96 and the garden is in easy walking distance from these.
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.
Greentree
18 Greenhill Park, Edinburgh EH10 4DWAlison Glen
Directions: Buses 11, 16, 15, 23, 5. By car: from the east - Chamberlain Road, Strathearn Road, from the north - Morningside Road, from the west - Colinton Road.
Oakmore
Blairhoyle, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3LFRachel Nunn
Directions: Blairhoyle is on the Thornhill to Port of Monteith road.
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.
Middle Cairncake
Cuminestown, Turriff AB53 5YSNick and Penny Orpwood
Directions: Middle Cairncake is on the A9170 between New Deer and Cuminestown. It is clearly signposted.
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.
Craig Cottage
Blebo Craigs KY15 5UQDavid & Elizabeth Wallace
Directions: A short walk from South Flisk - see separate listing.
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.
Edenhill
Kennedy Gardens, St Andrews KY16 9DJMr John Angus
Directions: Kennedy Gardens is situated off Hepburn Gardens in residential St Andrews, only 5 minutes walk from St Andrews bus station (through Kinburn Park). The street sits above the University Science campus.
Inchmill Cottage
Glenprosen, near Kirriemuir DD8 4SAIain Nelson
Directions: Please DO NOT use SatNav. From Kirriemuir take the B955 (signposted The Glens) to Dykehead (about five miles). From there follow the Prosen sign for about five miles. Inchmill is the white-fronted cottage beside the phone box in the village. There is car parking beside the church (50 yards away) and by the village hall opposite.
Birnam Bank Walled Garden
Birnam Bank, Birnam Glen, Dunkeld PH8 0BWKirsty Binnie
Directions: There is limited parking at the house. Please park at Birnam village or at Dunkeld and Birnam train station and walk to the garden up Birnam Glen footpath which is a five-minute walk.
Underwood Lodge
Craigie, Kilmarnock, South Ayrshire KA1 5NGMarilyn Badman
Directions: Southbound on the A77, pass Hansel Village and take the next left signposted Underwood/Ladykirk. Northbound on the A77 take the exit to Symington, then first right, to join the southbound carriageway. Take the Underwood/Ladykirk turning. At the stone bridge, turn left and Underwood Lodge is the first house on the left.
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
Balhary Walled Garden
Balhary, Alyth, Blairgowrie PH11 8LTTeri and Paul Hodge-Neale
Directions: Situated between Alyth and Meigle on the B954 opposite the sign to Jordanstone.
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.
Burnhouse
Cemetery Road, Galston KA4 8LLKevin and Marjorie Quinn
Directions: At the roundabout near Tesco take the B7037 into Galston. Go over the bridge and straight ahead at the traffic lights. After 100 metres turn left following the sign to Sorn (B7037). At the outskirts of the village turn sharp right into Cemetery Road and Burnhouse is immediately on the left.
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.
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.
Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden
Tyninghame House, Dunbar EH42 1XWMrs C Gwyn, Tyninghame Gardens Ltd
Directions: Gates on the A198 at Tyninghame Village. Bus 120.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Shepherd House
Inveresk, Musselburgh EH21 7THSir Charles and Lady Fraser
Directions: The garden is near Musselburgh. From the A1 take the A6094 exit signposted Wallyford and Dalkeith and follow signs to Inveresk.
Broadwoodside
Gifford EH41 4JQAnna and Robert Dalrymple
Directions: On the B6355 going out of Gifford towards Pencaitland, at the Golf Course junction.
Bridge of Allan Gardens
Bridge of Allan FK9 4ATThe Gardeners of Bridge of Allan
Directions: Gardens will be signposted in the village on the day.
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).
Dalfruin
Kirktonhill Road, Kirriemuir DD8 4HUMr and Mrs James A Welsh
Directions: From the centre of Kirriemuir turn left up Roods. Kirktonhill Road is on the left near the top of the hill. Park on Roods or at St Mary’s Episcopal Church. Disabled parking only in Kirktonhill Road. Bus 20 (from Dundee) getting off at either stop on the Roods.
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.
Culzean
Maybole KA19 8LEThe National Trust for Scotland
Directions: On the A719 twelve miles south of Ayr, four miles west of Maybole. Bus 60 Stagecoach, Ayr/Girvan via Maidens to the entrance. One mile walk downhill from the stop to the Castle/Visitor Centre.
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.
Cally Biodiversity Gardens
Cally Avenue, Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2DJKevin Hughes
Directions: From Dumfries take the Gatehouse of Fleet turning off the A75, follow the B727 and turn left through the Cally Palace Hotel gateway from where the gardens are well signposted. A regular bus service will stop at the end of Cally Drive if requested.
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.
Burgie Arboretum
Between Forres and Elgin IV36 2QUHamish Lochore
Directions: A96 between Forres and Elgin. Four miles east of Forres. Six miles west of Elgin. Sign to Burgie Mains along the A96 is set in wrought iron decorated with horses and cattle. South off the main road and one mile to the Woodland Garden car park.
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.
Glenapp Castle
Ballantrae, Girvan KA26 0NZMr Paul Szkiler
Champion Trees: Abies cilicica, Cercidiphyllum japonicum and Picea likiangensis
Directions: From the north take the A77 south. Pass through Ballantrae, crossing the River Stinchar as you leave. Take the first turning on the right, 100 yards beyond the river (not signposted). From the south take the A77 north, turn left 100 yards before the bridge over Stinchar at Ballantrae. The Castle gates are one mile along this road.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crinan Hotel Garden
Crinan PA31 8SRMrs N Ryan
Directions: Take the A83 to Lochgilphead, then the A816 to Oban, then the A841 Cairnbaan to Crinan. Daily bus.
Castle Kennedy Gardens
Stranraer DG9 8SJThe Earl and Countess of Stair
Champion Trees: 95 in total; including 12 British, 30 Scottish, 44 for Dumfries and Galloway and 9 trees described as ‘otherwise remarkable’.
Directions: On the A75, five miles east of Stranraer. The nearest train station is in Stranraer. The garden is on a local bus route.
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.
Norby
Burnside, Sandness, Shetland ZE2 9PLMrs Gundel Grolimund
Directions: Head north on the A970 from Lerwick then west on the A971 at Tingwall. At Sandness, follow the road to Norby, turn right at the Methodist Church, Burnside is at the end of the road. Bus 10 Sandness - Walls.
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.
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.
Attadale
Strathcarron IV54 8YXMr Ewen Macpherson
Directions: On the A890 between Strathcarron and South Strome.
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.
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.
Bughtrig
near Leitholm, Coldstream TD12 4JPMr and Mrs William Ramsay
Directions: ¼ mile east of Leitholm on the B6461.
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.
Dunimarle Castle
Balgownie West, Culross KY12 8JNGeorge Fleming
Champion Trees: Tulip Tree, Cedar, Monkey Puzzle, Redwood
Directions: Situated on the B9037 to the west of Culross, approximately 500 yards from the village. Parking is available in the village's west car park. From there, follow the coastal path west to the Rose Arch.
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.
Dunninald Castle
Montrose DD10 9TDThe Stansfeld family
Directions: Three miles south of Montrose, ten miles north of Arbroath, signposted from the A92.
Newliston
Kirkliston EH29 9EBMr and Mrs R C Maclachlan
Directions: Four miles south of the Forth Road Bridge, entrance off the B800.
Peilton
Moniaive DG3 4HEMrs A Graham
Directions: Off A702 between Kirkland of Glencairn and Moniaive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dawson's Garden
The Old Post Office, Kilmany KY15 4PTLiz Murray
Champion Trees: Red Hazel
Directions: The Old Post Office is in the centre of the small hamlet of Kilmany, just off the A92, 8 miles from Dundee or 1.5 miles after Rathillet coming from the opposite direction. It can also be reached from Cupar via Foodieash.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Savat
Meikle Richorn, Dalbeattie DG5 4QTGeorge Thomas
Directions: Leave Dalbeattie along the A710 south towards Kippford. After about 1.7 miles pass Gorsebank on the left and 200 yards further on turn right into a large lay-by. Enter the lane marked with cul de sac signs and proceed straight ahead along the paved road for about 500 yards. Limited parking is available at the property entrance. Savat is the sixth house on the left.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Glenrinnes Lodge
Dufftown, Keith, Banffshire AB55 4BSMrs Kathleen Locke
Directions: In the centre of Dufftown at the Clock Tower take the B9009 road to Tomintoul for about one mile. After passing Dufftown Golf Club on your right there is a lane to the left, which leads to two stone pillars to Glenrinnes Lodge.
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.
Berryfield House
Lentran, Inverness IV3 8RJLynda Perch-Nielsen
Directions: Halfway between Inverness and Beauly on the A862. From Inverness, four-and-a-quarter miles on the left from crossing over the Clachnaharry railway bridge. From Beauly, one-and-a-quarter miles on the right from The Old North Inn.
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.
The Tower
1 Northview Terrace, Wormit DD6 8PPPeter and Angela Davey
Directions: From B946 park on Naughton Road outside Spar shop and walk up path on left following signs.
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.
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.
Broomhill Villa
4 Edinburgh Road, Greenlaw TD10 6XFTatyana Aplin
Directions: On the A697 at the northern end of Greenlaw Village.
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.
A Blackbird Sings
20 Kings Park, Longniddry EH32 0QLGraham and Maxine Pettigrew
Directions: By car: enter Dean Road from A198, right at Kings Avenue, right at Kings Park. By bus (124): Old Dean Road stop, down Old Dean Road, right at Kings Avenue, right at Kings Park.
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.
10 Menzieshill Road
Dundee DD2 1PWFrances Tait
Directions: Turn off A85/Riverside Ave at the roundabout towards Dundee Botanic Garden. Pass the Botanic Garden to where it joins Perth Road. Turn left then 1st right onto Invergowrie Drive and 1st left onto Menzieshill Road. Bus 5 takes you to the foot of Glamis Road; Buses 5A and 19 to Hazel Drive. Walk west along Perth Road until you come to Invergowrie Drive.
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.
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.
The Waterhouse Gardens at Stockarton
Kirkcudbright DG6 4XSMartin Gould & Sharon O'Rourke
Directions: On the B727 Kirkcudbright to Gelston/Dalbeattie road. Kirkcudbright is three miles and Castle Douglas is seven miles.
Lennel Bank
Coldstream TD12 4EXMrs Honor Brown
Directions: On the A6112 Coldstream to Duns road, one mile from Coldstream.
Glenbervie House
Drumlithie, Stonehaven AB39 3YAMr and Mrs A Macphie
Directions: Drumlithie one mile. Garden is 1½ miles off the A90.
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.
5 Greenbank Crescent
Edinburgh EH10 5TESandy Corlett
Directions: From the city centre take the A702 through Morningside, continue uphill on Comiston Road, turn right at Greenbank Church on to Greenbank Crescent. Buses 5, 16, 11.
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.
Kildalloig
Campbeltown PA28 6REMr and Mrs Joe Turner
Directions: Take the A83 to Campbeltown, then three miles south-east of the town past Davaar Island.
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.
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.
Beech Cottage
The Wynd, Muthill PH5 2APRosalyn Serex
Directions: The Wynd is a street perpendicular to Drummond street. The street name is clearly displayed on the corner house. The cottage is at the bottom of The Wynd approx 80 meters/30 seconds walk slightly down hill. Please note The Wynd is very narrow and is not suitable for large vehicles and is extremely difficult to turn around. Recommend using Drummond Street to park where there are usually sufficient spaces. Bus routes in Muthill: 18 – Auchterarder/Crieff; 45 - Town Service/Crieff; 15A – Perth/ St Fillans or Stirling; 615 – Perth/ St Fillans or Stirling. Bus stops are on Drummond Street - from here head east towards the church/old church monuments.
West Leas
Bonchester Bridge TD9 8TDMr and Mrs Robert Laidlaw
Directions: Signposted off the Jedburgh/Bonchester Bridge Road.
Thorntree
Arnprior FK8 3EYMark and Carol Seymour
Directions: On the A811, to Arnprior, then take the Fintry Road; Thorntree is second on the right.
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.
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.
The Pines
Southwood Road, Troon KA10 7ELCheryll and Alasdair Cameron
Directions: From the A77 at Dutch House Roundabout, follow the A78 and then the A79, then immediately right to Troon on the B749. Southwood Road is first left and The Pines is the last property. Stagecoach X14 passes the property.
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.
Drumpark
Irongray DG2 9TXMr and Mrs Iain Mitchell
Champion Trees: Abies cephalonica, Abies procera, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Cryptomeria japonica.
Directions: Dumfries bypass, head north on the A76 for a half mile, turn left at the signpost to Lochside Industrial Estates and immediately right onto Irongray Road; continue for five miles; gates in sandstone wall on left (half-mile after Routin’ Brig).
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.
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.
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.
Struanbridge
Essich Road, Inverness IV2 6AHMarcus and Catriona Jenks
Directions: From the Inverness Southern Distributor road (A8082) exit the Essich roundabout onto Essich Road. Struanbridge is located exactly a ½ mile from the roundabout, on the left.
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.
The Old Manse
Sandhead, Stranraer DG9 9JTMrs Teri Birch
Directions: From Stranraer take the A716 south following signs for Drummore; past Sandhead, look for a tourist sign for Kirkmadrine Stones and Clachanmore and turn immediately right. The Old Manse is on the corner on the right (known locally as Doctors’ Corner’. A bus service is available from Stranraer and stops at Doctors’ Corner.
Netherbyres
Eyemouth TD14 5SECol S J Furness
Directions: ½ mile south of Eyemouth on the A1107 to Berwick.
Arndean
by Dollar FK14 7NHJohnny and Katie Stewart
Directions: Arndean is well signposted off the A977.
St Blane's House
High Street, Dunblane FK15 0ERGuy and Maud Crawford
Directions: St Blanes House is almost directly opposite Dunblane Library.
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.