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Growing for Good. Could you open your garden for charity?
Tuesday 23 July, 2019
When you open your garden with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme you join a long tradition of helping your community through both charitable funding and the pleasure of visiting beautiful gardens.
New Gardens Opening in August
Tuesday 23 July, 2019
Check out our fantastic new August garden openings...
We’re currently looking to recruit a number of volunteer positions across Scotland
Monday 22 July, 2019
At the heart of our charity there are more than a thousand volunteers - would you like to get involved..?
Trellis Awarded £5000 as Guest Charity
Wednesday 10 July, 2019
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme is delighted to welcome Trellis as their guest charity with an award of £5,000.
Pop-up Garden Openings in July
Tuesday 2 July, 2019
On Sunday 21st July, we have two pop-up garden openings to add to our calendar.
More Gardens and Health Celebrations
Wednesday 26 June, 2019
Continuing our Gardens and Health campaign, several more volunteers across the country opened their garden gates and hosted a local community group to come and enjoy a visit and the benefits that gardening and garden-visiting can bring.
New Gardens Opening in July
Monday 24 June, 2019
Check out our fantastic new July garden-openings...
Gardens and Health - Abbotsford
Wednesday 19 June, 2019
Visiting Volunteers in Argyll
Monday 17 June, 2019
Last week Julie, our Volunteer Manager, was visiting Argyll for the first time. She was hosted and looked after by Yvonne, the Area Organiser, who took her to visit some of our lovely garden-openers and their gardens. Here’s how she got on...
Our Upcoming Plant Sales - June and July 2019
Friday 24 May, 2019
Buying plants from local sales is a great way to ensure that they are acclimatised as well as being a brilliant source of advice and tips from the growers themselves.
New Gardens Open in June
Friday 24 May, 2019
We have quite a selection of brand new gardens opening in June - check them out here...
Gardens and Health Week 2019
Thursday 23 May, 2019
We celebrated Gardens and Health Week May 11th -19th
Afternoon Tea on the Allotment
Wednesday 22 May, 2019
As part of Gardens and Health Week we had afternoon tea at Craigentinny Allotments
Gardening Scotland 2019
Wednesday 22 May, 2019
This year is the 20th anniversary of Gardening Scotland, the national festival of flowers and outdoor living and will be held at The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston in Edinburgh Friday 31st May - Sunday 2nd June.
QNIS Chief Executive Clare Cable reflects on her visit to The Garden of Cosmic Speculation at Portrack
Tuesday 14 May, 2019
QNIS Chief Executive and Nurse Director Clare cable reflects on taking time out during the weekend to visit the Garden of Cosmic Speculation at Portrack
Lady Lister-Kaye will be hosting Garden Visits in May, July and September
Tuesday 14 May, 2019
Garden Visits hosted by lady Lister-Kaye
2018 Annual Report and Accounts
Tuesday 7 May, 2019
2018 was an another strong year of charity fundraising for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, which has seen our Garden Openers, and Volunteers raise an overall total of £253,398 to 250+ charities.
Fife Summer Garden Trail 2019 Tickets
Wednesday 1 May, 2019
With gardens open from weekdays 16 April to 3 May, this is a treat for any garden lover. It's a unique opportunity to visit some of Fife's most spectacular privately-owned gardens.
Our Upcoming Plant Sales - April and May 2019
Tuesday 9 April, 2019
Buying plants from local sales is a great way to ensure that they are acclimatised as well as being a brilliant source of advice and tips from the growers themselves.
Gardens and Health Week 2019
Monday 8 April, 2019
This year we are celebrating Gardens & Health Week to give community groups, hospices, support groups and schools free access to participating gardens. Click here to find out more.
Gardens To Visit With Kids This Easter
Thursday 4 April, 2019
Here are a selection of gardens that will keep the whole family amused during the holidays from egg hunts to flying foxes, goats and even Gruffalo and Mouse...
Fife Spring Garden Trail 2019 Tickets
Thursday 31 January, 2019
With gardens open from weekdays 16 April to 3 May, this is a treat for any garden lover. It's a unique opportunity to visit some of Fife's most spectacular privately-owned gardens.
Snowdrops and Winter Walks 2019
Thursday 10 January, 2019
We are delighted to celebrate snowdrops and winter walks in 2019.
Where to walk this winter
Monday 3 December, 2018
After all those mince pies you'll be wanting to get out into a garden, any garden, your garden, or one of these.
Gardens worth exploring this winter
Sunday 2 December, 2018
There's lots of magic to find in a garden in winter. The trunks of bare trees get a chance to show off their bark. Come and see what these gardens have to show off.
Plants for your Christmas wreath
Saturday 1 December, 2018
Winter is well and truly here, and Christmas wreathes need to made. We've drawn together some of our favourite plants to include, for your front door decoration. Which is your favourite?
Plants for Christmas time
Saturday 1 December, 2018
Winter is well and truly here, and Christmas wreathes need to made. We've drawn together some of our favourite plants to include, for your front door decoration. Which is your favourite?
Gertrude Jekyll 175 years on
Monday 26 November, 2018
The 29th November 2018 marks the 175th anniversary of Gertrude Jekyll's birthday. She was a pioneering garden designer, among her many talents, and her influence can be seen in many of the gardens that open for Scotland's Gardens Scheme.
West Leas garden in October
Wednesday 31 October, 2018
Another month, August has come to the West Leas Garden. We look at back to how it made the garden flourish in 2015.
Annual Guest Charity Grant - 2019 Application
Tuesday 2 October, 2018
Scotland's Gardens Scheme accepts annual guest charity grants. Apply now for the 2019 grant.
Gardens to visit in October
Monday 1 October, 2018
There is something extra special about visiting a garden in Autumn, perhaps it's the crisp cool air, or the extra effort required in pulling on some extra layers.
Gardens to visit this All Hallows Eve
Monday 1 October, 2018
We think all our gardens are lovely, but with the right imagination every tree branch can look like a skeleton 's hands and every rustle of leaves is a witch's incantation.
Spooky plants you need this Halloween
Monday 1 October, 2018
Here's our top list of the spookiest plants you need this Halloween, nature can be a little trickster too!
Autumn colours
Thursday 13 September, 2018
Celebrate the changing, the beginning of chunky knits and warmth breath in the air. The crunch of fallen leaves and the crisp snappy of twigs.
Message from our beneficiary: Perennial
Thursday 13 September, 2018
We like to share stories from our beneficiaries to highlight the amazing work they do, and how your garden visits helps support Perennial deliver frontline support to people like John .
Storytelling in Autumnal Gardens
Monday 10 September, 2018
Join Scotland's Gardens Scheme and the Scottish Storytelling Centre for 'Growing Stories' in two spectacular gardens at Dalswinton House and Fingask Castle.
Wonder at Scottish woodlands
Thursday 6 September, 2018
Autumn is the time to get out into woods, to see the colour change from crisp greens through subtle reds, oranges and browns. See red squirrels stash the remains of their harvests and listen to the birds enjoying the last of the summer warmth.
New gardens opening in September
Monday 27 August, 2018
September sun, or rain, still brings lots of new gardens to visit! From city gardens to country estates there's variety and interest all across Scotland.
Charity Plant Sales in September
Monday 27 August, 2018
Roll up, roll up. Make way for some lovely new plants in your garden. September is great time to think ahead to next years garden, to stock up on plants, and handy tips, head to your nearest plant sale.
Organic gardens open in Autumn
Monday 27 August, 2018
What herbs grow in your garden? This week we look at some lovely herbal gardens you can visit to inspire your own plot.
West Leas garden in August
Monday 20 August, 2018
Another month, August has come to the West Leas Garden. We look at back to how it made the garden flourish in 2015.
Gardens & Health Week 2018
Friday 17 August, 2018
Scotland's Gardens Scheme is delighted to be working with the National Garden Scheme on 'Gardens & Health' Week 2018 to promote the positive impact of gardening and garden visiting.
Aberdeen Garden Tour
Monday 13 August, 2018
The gardens lovers of Fife take to the road to visit exquisite gardens in Aberdeen and Angus, most are open under the umbrella of Scotland's Gardens Scheme. It was an inspiring trip for all, and many came back with lots plants!
Flowers for the festival
Saturday 4 August, 2018
Enjoying the capital city during the Fringe? Why not also enjoy some of Edinburgh's finest gardens too?
Allsorts of Allotments
Thursday 2 August, 2018
Allotments are open this August, and they'd love you to pop on by.
Plants for the pollinators
Wednesday 1 August, 2018
The bees are buzzing in the trees, or at least they can be, here are some lovely plants than can be found in most Scottish gardens to help encourage bees and other pollinators.
Bank holiday in August
Monday 30 July, 2018
The Scottish bank holiday is a perfect time to get out and see some gardens open across the long weekend, from walled gardens to coastal retreats, castle grounds to village gardens.
Mr Lowry with his Rose friends
Wednesday 18 July, 2018
Judging the roses for the City of Glasgow International Rose Trials.
Mr Lowry in Wester Ross
Tuesday 10 July, 2018
Wildflowers, native plants and Inverewe Garden with Mr Lowry
Mr Lowry in the Dean Gardens
Tuesday 3 July, 2018
Mr Lowry and family, including our chairman, enjoy some proper 'chill time' in the lovely Dean Gardens, tucked away in the middle of Edinburgh's city centre.
"Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside!"
Monday 2 July, 2018
Scotland has some amazing coast line, and there are some fantastic coastal gardens that open for charity that you can visit.
West Leas garden in July
Sunday 1 July, 2018
July in West Leas garden, we look to the orchard to see what is happening there!
New gardens opening in July
Monday 25 June, 2018
Another month, more glorious gardens. All these gardens are opening new for the first time in July. There's so much on offer all across the country, where will you visit?
A plethora of gardens
Monday 25 June, 2018
We have some lovely new garden groups and village opening in July, from the Scottish borders to north of Inverness. Could there be one on your doorstep?
Prancing through the peonies
Wednesday 20 June, 2018
On Saturday 16th June, visitors to Binny Plants, Edinburgh were in for a treat. Nurseryman and ‘peony-mad’ Billy Carruthers led a walk and talk around his site to raise money for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
National Insect Week: bugs and beasties
Monday 18 June, 2018
National Insect Week, organised by e Royal Entomological Society, runs from 18 - 24 June. It encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects.
Summer Solstice
Monday 18 June, 2018
When is the summer solstice and what does it mean for your garden?
Peonies and Prosecco at Binny Plants
Tuesday 12 June, 2018
Binny Plants is a leading nursery, just outside Edinburgh, and is a specialist on peonies with over 300 on site. Nurseryman Billy Carruthers will lead a walk and talk on Saturday 16th June around the nursery to raise money for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
Treat your dad this Father's Day
Friday 8 June, 2018
Whether you're looking for a place to take your old man or trying to give the kids a hint, here's the definitive list of gardens to visit. All these gardens are running children's activities: for the little kids and for the bigger kids! *cough cough*
Mr Lowry at home
Thursday 7 June, 2018
It's early June and our chairman's dog, Mr Lowry looks ahead to his next garden visit to Dean Gardens, Edinburgh
Mr Lowry visits Tyninghame House and The Walled Gardens
Tuesday 5 June, 2018
Mr Lowrys, our Chairman's whippet, explores the grounds and walled gardens at Tyninghame House, and finds the storyteller in the garden!
West Leas garden in June
Friday 1 June, 2018
Summertime madness, the garden at West Leas is in full display in this months photos, with the luxious greens of the grass and the sweet scent of blossom.
A big thank you to all our volunteers
Friday 1 June, 2018
Volunteers week runs from 1st - 7th June, and is a wonderful opportunity to take a minute to look back at all the wonderful things that have been by our volunteers in the past 80 odd years.
New gardens opening in June
Monday 28 May, 2018
Scotland's Gardens Scheme welcomes this wonderful collection of new gardens, which first open in June. This is a unique opportunity to see gardens for their first time open to the public.
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet
Monday 21 May, 2018
Looking forward to Summer around the corner, and the sweet smell as roses burst forth on arbours and in flower beds. What's your favourite?
Nettle and Wild Garlic Soups - let's be nice to nettles
Wednesday 16 May, 2018
Be nice to nettles week runs from 16th - 20th May, we're delighted to share this recipe from our trustee Trish to encourage you to let the odd nettle through in the garden!
Garden visiting in Scotland
Saturday 5 May, 2018
The notion of garden visiting has been around a good while, even from the point of view of the open garden scheme.
Six bee-neficial things you can do for bees in your garden!
Tuesday 1 May, 2018
The 20th May is World Bee Day, so we've made a little list of six easy things you can do to make your garden more bee friendly!
The bluebell wood
Friday 20 April, 2018
Gardening doesn’t have to been large formal gardens, lots of green space and countryside views. Scotland’s Gardens Scheme is delighted to have so many wonderfully diverse urban gardens open for charity all across Scotland.
Greening our urban jungles
Monday 16 April, 2018
Gardening doesn’t have to been large formal gardens, lots of green space and countryside views. Scotland’s Gardens Scheme is delighted to have so many wonderfully diverse urban gardens open for charity all across Scotland.
Muddy hands and happy children
Wednesday 11 April, 2018
Scotland's Gardens Scheme is thrilled to be celebrating VisitScotland's Year of Young People. Many of our garden openings will be hosting children's activities and we are also partnering with the Scottish Storytelling Centre for 'Growing Stories''.
Where to go this May bank holiday weekend?
Wednesday 11 April, 2018
A glorious bank holiday, and there are so many gardens to explore. Here's a list of what's open on the May bank holiday weekend, it's going to be a fabulous one for garden lovers!
2017 Annual Report and Accounts
Tuesday 10 April, 2018
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that 2017 was an exceptional year of charity fundraising for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, which has seen our Garden Openers, and Volunteers raise a remarkable overall total of £309,791 for charity. See more here.
West Leas garden in April
Wednesday 4 April, 2018
Another month has flown by, and what a wild month March has been. We don't know whether we're coming or going, so it's nice to look back at pictures from the garden at West Leas, when April was actually Spring and didn't snow!
Charity Plant sales
Wednesday 4 April, 2018
Who said money can't buy happiness? It can buy plants for your garden!
Scottish Rhododendron Festival: where to see rhodies in April and May?
Sunday 1 April, 2018
The Scottish Rhododendron Festival runs from 1 April to 31 May 2018, and features a wide variety of horticulture from gardens to woodlands.
Three new trustees for Scotland's Gardens Scheme
Monday 26 March, 2018
We are looking for three innovative, enthusiastic and committed people to join our small, friendly, Trustee team as from June 2018 for a period of three years.
Six fantastic storytelling events
Wednesday 21 March, 2018
“Growing Stories”: see gardens with new eyes once you hear stories, from local Storytellers, about their creation, history and interaction with the environment.
Spring equinox 2018
Tuesday 20 March, 2018
When is the spring equinox and what does it mean for our gardens?
International Day of Forests 2018
Tuesday 20 March, 2018
What is the International Day of Forests? And how can we get involved?
Which gardens are open for the new Fife spring garden trail?
Thursday 15 March, 2018
From flooded quarries to cottage gardens, vatican style gardens to wild woodlands. There is so much in store this April in Fife!
The braw lad, Mr Lowry the Chairman's whippet, in the snow
Thursday 15 March, 2018
It's early June and our chairman's dog, Mr Lowry looks ahead to his next garden visit to Dean Gardens, Edinburgh
A host of golden daffodils
Tuesday 13 March, 2018
Our selection of daffodil covered gardens to visit this spring. A pleasant walk among the daffodils followed by a home made cup of tea, did someone say heaven?
Where to go this Mother's Day?
Monday 5 March, 2018
Whether you're looking for a nice place to take your mother or searching for a place to make your mother's day that extra special, we've got something for you. Here are some lovely gardens open for charity this Mother's Day.
Growing Stories: Storytelling for all
Thursday 1 March, 2018
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme has teamed up with The Scottish International Storytelling Festival, to share the stories of our gardens. We will be co-hosting “Growing Stories”, fantastic storytelling events at our special gardens across Scotland in 2018.
Gardens open this weekend
Thursday 1 March, 2018
A list of which gardens are open this weekend despite the snowy conditions, please also see here for cancellations
National Nest box week
Friday 16 February, 2018
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme has teamed up with The Scottish International Storytelling Festival, to share the stories of our gardens. We will be co-hosting “Growing Stories”, fantastic storytelling events at our special gardens across Scotland in 2018.
Our historic districts
Thursday 8 February, 2018
Anyone who has flicked through our guidebook will notice that our district names don't quite tally up with Scotland's many counties...like many things in life there is method to the madness!
12 gardens open for the Fife Spring Trail 2018
Tuesday 6 February, 2018
12 wonderful gardens are open for the Fife Spring Trail between April and March. For more details and tickets...
West Leas, Roxburghshire
Thursday 1 February, 2018
Follow our blog about the garden at West Leas, Bonchester Bridge, Roxburghshire. Each month we'll be taking a look at how the garden develops with some lovely pictures from Bernie Gajos.
New Years Resolutions - what to visit in 2018?
Friday 26 January, 2018
So we're a little late with our new years resolutions, but we hope you'll forgive us. Our new website went live on the 22nd and our 2018 guidebooks hit the shelves this month too, so it's been a little busy.
Queen's Nurses Development Programme award ceremony
Friday 26 January, 2018
Our National Organiser, Terrill Dobson attended the Queen's Nurses Development Programme award ceremony. The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland were kind enough to write this little piece, looking over our special relationship.
Portrack, The Garden of Cosmic Speculation 2018 opening date
Thursday 11 January, 2018
We are delighted to be able to announce that The Garden of Cosmic Speculation will open on Sunday 6th May, 2018. Tickets will be released on Thursday 1st February, 2018. Details of how to purchase …
Scottish Snowdrop Festival 2018
Wednesday 10 January, 2018
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, Discover Scottish Gardens and VisitScotland work together to support the popular Scottish Snowdrop Festival...
Celebrating the Year of Young People 2018
Wednesday 10 January, 2018
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme is thrilled to be celebrating Visit Scotland's 'Year of Young People' in 2018. Here are just some of the gardens hosting children's activities...
Did someone say walkies?
Wednesday 10 January, 2018
200 unique gardens to visit, perfect for you and your favourite four legged friend.
A garden owner's musing on snowdrops
Tuesday 9 January, 2018
Helen Rushton, of Bruckhills Croft,
Through the Garden Gate - November
Tuesday 14 November, 2017
The Garden Gate. Well the clocks have changed and I have just returned from a walk, with four paws in tow, on a fine frosty morning taking time to enjoy the trees in their almost naked splendour ...
Autumnal delight - pumpkin bread recipe
Tuesday 7 November, 2017
This July we're showcasing a the perfect recipe for your Summer berries: Blackcurrant jellies
The 2018 opening of The Garden of Cosmic Speculation
Tuesday 10 October, 2017
We are delighted to be able to announce that The Garden of Cosmic Speculation will open on Sunday 6th May, 2018. Tickets will be released on Thursday 1st February, 2018. Details of how to purchase …
A message from our Sponsor
Friday 29 September, 2017
Delivering an out of the ordinary investment management service Investec Wealth & Investment (IW&I) is delighted to be fully supporting Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay visit Netherthird Community Garden
Friday 8 September, 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay helped residents and school children from an ex-mining town in Ayrshire celebrate the grass roots success of their popular, local community garden, during a very
East Lothian Garden Trail 2017
Monday 24 July, 2017
Running over the last week of June (28 June - 2 July), the East Lothian Garden Trail provides an opportunity to see twelve magnificent spacious gardens and well tended allotments in close …
Dinner party delicacies - Blackcurrant jellies
Saturday 15 July, 2017
This July we're showcasing a the perfect recipe for your Summer berries: Blackcurrant jellies
Through the Garden Gate in July
Sunday 2 July, 2017
Good Evening all, I trust this newsletter finds both you and your gardens in good health having survived the unseasonal ravages of desert heat in late May through into June; something, which was
Update from Mr Lowry
Wednesday 28 June, 2017
Well readers what a blistering hot spell that has been, I don’t know about you but I am glad it is over. I was knackered just hiding in the shade, lying on the cold paving, I even got a nice …
Queen's Nurses Promoting Health & Wellbeing in Scottish Communities
Tuesday 27 June, 2017
When a group of 20 outstanding community nurses met back in Fife in February for a week-long residential organised by the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS), few of them would have
Mr Lowry's visit to Clayfolds, Kincardineshire, 25 June 2017
Tuesday 27 June, 2017
I love this time of year around mid summer; long days, nice early mornings - up with the lark shaking ‘The Team’ out of bed, for my early morning walk! Hee, hee, that keeps them on …
Meet the garden owner
Saturday 24 June, 2017
The Colinton gardens, Edinburgh threw open their garden gates on the 2nd July. These three gardens raised a fantastic sum, £2902, thanks to about 400 visitors! We caught up with Michael and …
Fife Garden Trail 2017
Saturday 24 June, 2017
Running over late June and early July, the Fife Garden Trail provides an opportunity to see nine privately owned gardens five of which have never or rarely admitted visitors before. It also …
Record Amount Raised for Charity in 2016
Monday 22 May, 2017
There seems to be a pattern emerging in Scotland of springs being cold and wet. After the disappointing start to our season in 2015 we fared little better in 2016. Our snowdrop openings were
Orkney Garden Festival 2017
Wednesday 17 May, 2017
The Gardeners of Orkney have will be holding a Garden Festival Trail over the weekends of 17/18 June and 24/25 June. Thirty-four gardens will throw open their doors across Orkney, Kirkwall and …
60% to Nominated Charities starting 2018
Tuesday 16 May, 2017
During this past year's review of our charity, a very clear message came from our community of Garden Openers and Volunteers of their strong commitment to their own nominated charities. Some 225
Our Vision and Purpose Renewed
Tuesday 16 May, 2017
2016 was an amazing year of reflection and vision and has set the foundation for some very positive change and growth at Scotland’s Gardens (Scheme). At the 2016 Conference, we invited ...
What's in a Name?
Monday 15 May, 2017
Well apparently quite a lot is in our original name - Scotland's Gardens Scheme. Despite our name change to Scotland's Gardens several years ago, we are still know as "the Scheme".
Welcome to our new Chairman, David Mitchell
Wednesday 10 May, 2017
Good morning all and welcome to this new regular column in your newsletter from the Chairman. Having worked with Scotland’s Garden Scheme for over ten years now I am both delighted and …
Mr Lowry's visit to Portrack, Garden of Cosmic Speculation, 30th April 2017
Tuesday 9 May, 2017
Ka-boom, Zoom and Wham we arrived! Not on the other side of the universe as I first thought was going to happen but having travelled through the hills via Elvanfoot and Durisdeer we were in an …
Rhododendron Festival 2017
Friday 5 May, 2017
The Scottish Rhododendron Festival 2017 is organised by Discover Scottish Gardens where you will find details of the event. The Festival is supported by VisitScotland and full …
Mr Lowry's visit to Megginch Castle, Perthshire, Easter Day
Wednesday 19 April, 2017
Easter Sunday hopefully a day of rest and recuperation for me after all yesterdays hard work in the garden helping the ‘Team’ with the weeding, pruning, planting and mulching. You know …
‘Winton Castle’ Invites Visitors to its Family Open Day
Thursday 30 March, 2017
Winton Castle, formerly Winton House, is opening its gardens and doors for its Family Open Day on Sunday 9th April (12-4.30 pm), when it will be raising funds for Marie Curie and Scotland’s …
Snowdrop Festival 2017
Thursday 16 March, 2017
The Scottish Snowdrop Festival 2017 is organised by Discover Scottish Gardens where you will find details of the event. The Festival is supported by VisitScotland and full listings can be …
Mr Lowry's visit to Lawton House, Angus, 12th March
Tuesday 14 March, 2017
Lawton House, Angus & Dundee. East of Scotland. Snowdrop Festival. Sunday 12th March 2017. Aah! Sunday morning, long lie in, big stretch, oooohhh, oohhmmnnnnn. Hang on, ‘The
Mr Lowry's visit to Kailzie Gardens, Peebles, 26th February
Tuesday 28 February, 2017
Into the car again! I love it, but wonder where we are going this time? They, my owners David and Kate never really tell me you know, yes they chatter and try to include me, but sadly I don’t …
Portrack House 2017 Opening Date
Monday 23 January, 2017
We are delighted to announce that Portrack House will be open for Scotland’s Gardens on Sunday 30 April 2017 from 11am-5pm. This is …
Video of Little Broich, Kippen, Stirlingshire
Tuesday 27 September, 2016
Little Broich, Kippen, Stirlingshire: open Sunday 2 October, 2pm - 5pm. Little Broich from Peter Keith on Vimeo.
Huntly Cot Video
Monday 26 September, 2016
A short video of the open day at Huntly Cot gardens in 2016.
Annual Accounts 2015
Wednesday 20 July, 2016
A copy of Scotland's Gardens full accounts to 31 December 2015 is available to download here.
SG Gardens Honoured with RCHS Awards
Thursday 30 June, 2016
We are delighted to congratulate two individuals who have been received awards from the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society (RCHS) this week. Lady Catherine Erskine, of Cambo House, is a Scotland' …
Family Activities for 2016
Thursday 30 June, 2016
Get the whole family outdoors during the school holidays!Our gardens for 2016 include a wonderful range of walks, wildlife and homemade teas, but here are a selection which have child- …
Traprain Garden Circle
Wednesday 22 June, 2016
Three distinctly different gardens, two of which have never previously opened, in rural East Lothian. Follow the unfolding of late spring and early summer in each garden on three afternoons over …
Obituary: Sir Robin Bt (Edinburgh) St Clair-Ford
Monday 23 May, 2016
We have been informed that Robin St. Clair-Ford died last week; his funeral will take place on Friday 3 June. Robin was a former Director of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme; he was employed from 1983 …
Portrack House Announces 2016 Dates
Monday 9 May, 2016
PORTRACK HOUSE (THE GARDEN OF COSMIC SPECULATION)
We are delighted to announce that Portrack House will be open for Scotland’s Gardens on Sunday 1 May 2016 from 12pm-5pm.
Peeblesshire Garden Trio
Tuesday 5 April, 2016
This superb trio of gardens will give you a taste of the wide variety of garden styles in the Peeblesshire area. See them develop from May to August with a season ticket, or spend a fabulous …
Snowdrop Festival 2016
Wednesday 23 March, 2016
In association with VisitScotland and Cambo Estate, the 2016 Scottish Snowdrop Festival will run from 30 January to 13 March. With over 60 venues taking part, many of which are free …
National Organiser Appointed
Friday 29 January, 2016
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Terrill Dobson as our New National Organiser. Her part-time role will involve acting as liaison between Scotland's Gardens network of volunteers, …
Glasgow's Summer Celebration
Tuesday 13 October, 2015
David Mitchell our Deputy Chairman in full flow as he gave a speech at Glasgow & District's Summer Celebration in August. It was a beautiful sun filled day and all who came enjoyed the wonderful …
National Organiser Vacancy
Tuesday 8 September, 2015
THE CLOSING DATE HAS PASSED FOR THIS POSITION. Scotland's Gardens Trustees wish to appoint a National Organiser to oversee the Head Office and to facilitate the relationship between Head Office
Orkney Trail featured on The Beechgrove Garden
Tuesday 18 August, 2015
Two beautiful gardens from the Orkney Garden Trail have been featured on the Beechgrove Garden this August. The programs are scheduled for Thursday the 6 & 13 August and you can also catch them …
Angus & Fife Garden Trail 2015
Thursday 13 August, 2015
Scotland’s Gardens is introducing an exciting new venture into their 2015 programme – The Angus and Fife Garden Trail. Following the fantastic success of the Fife Garden Trail in 2015 …
Office Move
Friday 24 April, 2015
We have moved offices. But not too far. Along the same street, in fact. Our new address is 23 Castle Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DN. All other contact details remain the same.
Conference News 2015
Friday 24 April, 2015
Scotland's Gardens annual conference was held on 13 April 2015 at the EICC. Mark Hedderwick, Chairman, spoke about some recent developments: This time last year I referred to 2013 as something of a …
SKY TV'S "SHOW ME YOUR GARDEN"
Tuesday 17 February, 2015
Congratulations to Margaret Gimblett for winning the Scottish section of Sky Television's "Show me Your Garden"! Margaret's glorious garden is at Croftcat Lodge, Grandtully, Perthshire and is …
