Inveresk Village

Current Openings:

Saturday/Sunday, 20/21 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)

Admission £8.00, children free.

Nominated charity: St.Columba’s Hospice Care 60%.

Description: Inveresk Village, with cultivation going back to the Roman era, has a broad range of gardens including a television star, one complementing an eco house, one large, tiered garden and a garden around a more modern bungalow which is being redesigned for the 21st century. The National Trust for Scotland property, Inveresk Lodge Garden, has great potential for children with pond dipping an ever-popular pursuit at this venue. A circular trail features Musselburgh’s highly-rated allotments and passes a very interesting topiary hedge in Double Dykes. The mix of large and small gardens, flourishing in a relatively dry climate, will offer visitors many ideas to think over when they return home.

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. Please use the designated parking areas if you arrive by car.

Other details: TICKETS SOLD AT INVERESK LODGE GARDEN. We hope to have a catering facility - please check website for up to date information. Please bring own mug as we wish to minimise our environmental impact. There is plenty of seating; Luca’s Ice cream available both days so if you avail yourself of a strong coffee, you could make a very nice affogato - a nip of Speyside could turn it into a Highland Fling. We are in negotiation with a concert harpist who will hopefully play on both afternoons. Enthusiasts can visit on both days if they retain their village map and a sticky badge.

The listing location on a map.