Thursday 11 June, 2026
Pocket gardens are a fun and creative way for young people to develop an interest in environmental causes. Several of these gardens, designed by participants of the 2026 Pocket Garden Design Competition, will be opening throughout the month of June.
Friday 29 May, 2026
A lighthearted tale from the resident chickens of an open garden
Monday 18 May, 2026
An afternoon of horticultural highlights from Bonhams Auctioneers and Scotland's Gardens Scheme.
Monday 20 April, 2026
Thursday 9 April, 2026
The Fife Summer Trail offers a range of gardens opening in late May and early June, mostly gardens which are not otherwise open this year. Full information will be available from the SGS website from early Spring.
Friday 27 February, 2026
The team at Winton are looking forward to their 94th Open Day under Scotland’s Garden Scheme.
Tuesday 10 February, 2026
This new festival will spotlight one of the most captivating groups of winter-into-spring plants and give visitors a reason to get back into gardens after the early delights of snowdrops but before the main season begins.
Monday 2 February, 2026
Visit Dalswinton Mill near Dumfries on Sunday 10 August for more than a garden opening - there will be gardening talks and demonstrations, plus wonderful plants for sale from Chelsea Flower Show regular nurseries!
Monday 26 January, 2026
As the Snowdrop Festival is upon us again this year, Bruckhills Croft Garden Owner and holder of a National Collection of Galanthus, Helen Rushton, gives her top tips for taking care of snowdrops in your garden!
Thursday 22 January, 2026
A drift of over 50 hellebore hybrids in different colours and markings has been planted here.
Monday 19 January, 2026
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme returns for 2026 with an exciting new season of gardens across Scotland, raising funds for hundreds of charities.
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Wednesday 26 November, 2025
New SGS Garden Opener Sheila Averbuch received the surprise of her life when a phone call from Gardeners' World Magazine told her that she'd been shortlisted for the magazine's Garden of the Year Award.
Wednesday 8 October, 2025
Our 2025 Conference took place on 1 October at Hospitalfield House and we were delighted to welcome garden owners, volunteers, supporters and friends from all over Scotland.
Friday 1 August, 2025
How an East Lothian garden opening chose to support a charity which seeks advocacy for people affected by an ultra-rare neurodegenerative disease.
Thursday 24 July, 2025
All gardeners love their own private space, usually hidden behind their houses, and we were all extremely privileged to be given free access to these perfect sanctuaries during the afternoon of Sunday 20th July.
Friday 18 July, 2025
The Craigentinny Telferton Allotments are a community run haven for people and wildlife. Read more about the Allotments ahead of their open day on Sunday 27 July!
Thursday 26 June, 2025
Adrian Miles tells the story of the community-led restoration project to bring back the roses in Newburgh's Memorial Garden
Thursday 19 June, 2025
From 22 June to 27 July, SGS will open four allotments to the public. These rented plots of land are filled with fresh produce and a variety of plants. The bright summer weather provides the perfect opportunity to visit these vibrant community spaces.
Wednesday 18 June, 2025
In this blog, Kirsty Maguire tells us why their chosen charity is especially close to her family's hearts.
Monday 16 June, 2025
Explore the beauty of Gardyne Castle's historic gardens at its upcoming opening event. It has a variety of natural features for visitors to enjoy and a rich historical narrative to discover.
Thursday 5 June, 2025
The Elsewhere Garden, originally commissioned by Teapot Trust for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, opens with Scotland's Gardens Scheme for the first time.
Monday 26 May, 2025
The Orkney Garden Festival returns with a full summer of open gardens.
Tuesday 6 May, 2025
Many of us across the West of Scotland and Central Belt were affected by Storm Eowyn, which swept across the country at the end of January. With our thanks to Liz and Ross Muir, garden owners of the beautiful Woodfall Gardens, for sharing their story.
Monday 14 April, 2025
Explore our gardens open for charity this Easter break.
Wednesday 5 March, 2025
Explore our gardens open for charity this Mother's Day weekend!
Wednesday 12 February, 2025
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme returns for 2025 with an exciting new season of gardens, raising funds for hundreds of charities and involving over 1000 volunteers and garden openers.
Monday 6 January, 2025
Discover our 2025 Snowdrop & Winter Walk gardens open for charity in Scotland. Banish winter blues by visiting an open garden and raise funds for charity at the same time.
Wednesday 2 October, 2024
Visit The Japanese Garden at Cowden to celebrate all things Autumn!
Thursday 26 September, 2024
Our 2024 Conference took place on 24 September at Carlowrie Castle.
