13 Spectacular Scottish Gardens to Visit this Autumn

Friday 4 October, 2019

October is a perfect time to walk amidst trees in the full glory of their autumn foliage. Nothing will get you in the mood for autumn like these charming gardens filled with vibrant colours of trees and shrubs.

What is it Like to Volunteer with Scotland’s Gardens Scheme?

Thursday 3 October, 2019

Our organisation is 98% powered by volunteers. Our team are amazing people who dedicate their skills and time to raise money for charity. We invite you to have a peak behind the scenes today.

Spiced Apple and Pear Chutney Recipe.

Thursday 3 October, 2019

Making chutney is a great way of storing a seasonal glut of fruit and veg to enjoy in the colder months. This recipe is easy to follow even for beginners.

From the Archive: What were garden openings like in Scotland during the wartime?

Thursday 3 October, 2019

Eighty years ago, on 26 October 1939, SGS Executive Committee met to discuss the future of the Scheme following the outbreak of World War Two.

Annual Guest Charity Grant - Application

Wednesday 4 September, 2019

Scotland's Gardens Scheme accepts annual guest charity grants. Apply now for the grant.

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.