Volunteers' Week

Monday 5 June, 2023

1st - 7th June 2023 marks Volunteers' Week, thank you to our dedicated team of volunteers across Scotland!

The Coronation: Views from the Grandstand

Wednesday 10 May, 2023

View a selection of special photographs taken by Theo and Julian Stanning from the Grandstand at the Coronation of King Charles III.

Bluebells in bloom

Friday 5 May, 2023

May is the perfect time to visit the bluebell carpeted grounds of some of our gardens open for charity!

Coronation Celebrations

Friday 21 April, 2023

Why not commemorate the upcoming Coronation, by visiting one of our gardens open for charity especially for the occasion!

Winton Castle Spring Gardens Open Day

Thursday 16 March, 2023

Winton Castle Invites Families and Garden Lovers to its Spring Gardens Open Day on Sunday 26 March.

Gardens to visit in Scotland in February 2023 (with Valentine’s Day destinations)

Monday 6 February, 2023

We reveal gardens to visit in February 2023 in Scotland (including Valentine’s Day destinations)

Snowdrops and Winter Walks

Wednesday 1 February, 2023

See the list of snowdrop gardens that will open with Scotland's Gardens Scheme in 2023 as part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival. All raising money for charity. Make sure to visit them!

West Linton Gardens Open Day

Wednesday 1 June, 2022

A varied selection of gardens, approximately 1,000 feet above sea level, with acidic soil, high rainfall and low winter temperatures.

Corsock House Gardens 70th Platinum Jubilee

Friday 27 May, 2022

Corsock House is celebrating its own platinum jubilee this year as it opens for charity for the 70th time.

Pittenweem village trail on Sunday 12 June

Thursday 26 May, 2022

A variety of gardens of Pittenweem, a picturesque fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife, will open their gates to the public to raise money for charities.

Behind the scenes of McLaren's Nursery - guided tour

Wednesday 18 May, 2022

Ticketed event for a small group of 30 - book your ticket today.

Gardens to visit in March across Scotland (including Mother’s Day destinations)

Thursday 17 February, 2022

We reveal outdoor places for garden lovers to visit in March in Scotland (including Mother's Day destinations)

Be dazzled by colour in Fife

Wednesday 16 February, 2022

For £20, you can buy a season ticket that gives entry, with one guest, to Willowhill Garden on as many as 18 open days in 2022. The ticket comes with a 35-page booklet.

Gardens 'by arrangement'

Tuesday 4 January, 2022

Did you know that we have hundreds of gardens that are open to visitors by arrangement with the garden owner? This is your chance to arrange an exclusive visit!

Autumn colours

Sunday 17 October, 2021

Nothing will get you in the mood for autumn like these charming gardens filled with vibrant colours of trees and shrubs.

Visit Duns this summer

Thursday 5 August, 2021

For the first time ever, the beautiful Border town of Duns will host an Open Day for charity. You are invited!

Big Bee Challenge with BBC Radio 2

Tuesday 20 July, 2021

We teamed up with BBC Radio2 to showcase a selection of bee-friendly gardens in Scotland. You can visit them on 31 July & 1 August.

Angus & Dundee Garden Trail

Wednesday 24 March, 2021

Angus & Dundee Gardeners will be holding a trail of fifteen gardens open across the area over selected dates in June. All of these gardens are new to our scheme and raising money for Maggie’s Dundee.

Virtual Summer Garden Festival

Thursday 30 July, 2020

We teamed up with Discover Scottish Gardens to showcase a selection of summer garden videos created by our Garden Openers. The event will take place online on 8 & 9 August.

Visitors Guidance During Covid-19

Friday 10 July, 2020

We've missed you greatly and can't wait to see you back in some of our gardens that re-open from 15 July. Please, read and follow our newly introduced health and safety measures to help us protect our community during Covid-19.

Make a Living Roof for your Birds and a Crown Children's Activity

Saturday 30 May, 2020

Megan shows us how to make a living roof for a bird box, plus how to make a flower crown as part of our Gardening with Children activities.

Mini Garden Activities with Children

Friday 29 May, 2020

Make a Jar-den and enjoy a scavenger hunt and mini-garden project as part of our Gardening with Children activities.

Up-cycling Plastic Plant Pots Children's Activity

Thursday 28 May, 2020

Up-cycle your old plastic plant pots as part of our Gardening with Children activities.

Making a Kokedama Children's Activity

Tuesday 26 May, 2020

Join Matilda as she shows you how you can create a Kokedama, as part of our Gardening with Children activities.

Make a Mayflower Children's Activity

Monday 25 May, 2020

Get creative and make a May flower, as part of our Gardening with Children activities.

Making a Bug Hotel Children's Activity

Sunday 24 May, 2020

Join Eilidh as she shows you how to make a bug hotel as part of our Gardening with Children activities.

Grow a Pip Children's Activity

Saturday 23 May, 2020

Join Pippa as she shows you how you can grow a pip from a tangerine, as part of our Gardening with Children activities.

Making a Mandala Children's Activity

Friday 22 May, 2020

Learn how to make a beautiful mandala using flowers and plants from your garden, as part of our Gardening with Children activities.

Celebrating National Children's Gardening Week 2020

Friday 22 May, 2020

Join us as we celebrate National Children's Gardening Week 2020 with lots of Gardening with Children activities.

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update

Tuesday 17 March, 2020

Please check here for information about the impact of Covid-19 on our Garden Openings and what we are doing to minimise the spread of this virus and support our community.