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.
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.
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.
Stockarton
Kirkcudbright DG6 4XSLt Col and Mrs Richard Cliff
Directions: On the B727 Kirkcudbright to Gelston Road. Kirkcudbright three miles, Castle Douglas seven miles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Tal-y-Fan
Laurieston Road, Gatehouse of Fleet, Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 2BEJanet & Sarah Wood
Directions: Take the Laurieston Road north from Gatehouse of Fleet. After 1 mile fork right and then right at postcode sign. Turn left at top of slope. Tal-y-Fan (red roof) is at the very end.
The 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lennel Bank
Coldstream TD12 4EXMrs Honor Brown
Directions: On the A6112 Coldstream to Duns road, one mile from Coldstream.
West Leas
Bonchester Bridge TD9 8TDMr and Mrs Robert Laidlaw
Directions: Signposted off the Jedburgh/Bonchester Bridge Road.
Gardener's Cottage Walled Garden
Ballochruin Road, Killearn G63 9QBMorna Knottenbelt
Directions: Follow Sat Nav to G63 0LF, which is Carbeth Home Farm. We are the next entrance below the farm. Turn left on to the gravel road and follow yellow SGS signs.