Scotlands Gardens Scheme
Explore large and small gardens of horticultural interest throughout Scotland thanks to Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
About Scotlands Gardens Scheme
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Scotland’s Gardens, a registered charity created in 1931, raises funds for other worthy charities by facilitating the opening of large and small gardens of horticultural interest throughout Scotland to the public.
60% of the funds raised at each garden opening are given to the charity chosen by the garden owner. Over 200 large and small charities benefit annually in this manner. 40% net of the funds raised are distributed to the charities supported by Scotland's Gardens which are:
The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland which provides support for the professional development of community and primary nurses and the welfare of retired Queen's Nurses.
Perennial, The Gardeners Royal Benevolent Society which is the only charity dedicated to helping Scottish horticulturists in need.
Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres which help anyone affected by cancer through programmes of support designed to give people the tools they need to cope with the major upheaval cancer causes in their lives.
All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.
Upcoming Events at Scotlands Gardens Scheme
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden
Come along and explore the C-listed Walled Garden within King's Park as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kilbryde Castle
Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House
Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises!
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Scotlands Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Thorntree
Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Aberfoyle and the hills beyond to Doune.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dunimarle Castle
Dunimarle Castle sits on the outskirts of the historic village of Culross, surrounded by 52 acres of formal gardens, meadows and woodlands.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lindores House
Enjoy a woodland walk beside the loch and stunning views from the garden of Lindores House!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill
Willowhill is an evolving three-acre garden with a series of mixed borders designed with different vibrant colour combinations for effect all season.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Cleghorn
Explore this delightful Eighteenth-century garden in Cleghorn, which is gradually being returned to its former layout, as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House
The garden at Stobshiel House is effectively split into four main parts and the extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees offer a fantastic backdrop during all seasons.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glenarn
Glenarn survives as a complete example of a ten-acre garden which spans from 1850 to the present day, come and explore as part of Scotland's Gardens!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Winton Castle
Enjoy a visit to Winton Castle gardens as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, it's a wonderful family day out!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Flisk
The spectacular views over Fife to Perthshire and Angus and the large flooded quarry full of fish, planted with impressive marginals, make the garden at South Flisk very special in the area.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Croft
Explore the special one acre garden of The Croft, on a steep rocky site facing north overlooking the Clyde just opposite Dumbarton Rock, as part of Scotland's Gardens!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden
Enjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst
Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: A Blackbird Sings
This long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate is planted mostly by plant type with water features and an unheated conservatory contains cacti and insectivorous plants.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blackdykes Garden
Blackdykes Garden was created 30 years ago from open fields and the three acre site has extensive views southwards towards the Lammermuirs.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Greentree
A rare opportunity to appreciate a mature garden which, with the exception of one magnificent old copper beech tree, is completely planted and created by its owner Alison Glen.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Old Farm Cottage
If you are visiting the Clyde Valley on Sunday 4th May please take a short detour to visit this garden that sits on the Nemphlar Spur of the Clyde Walkway, less than two miles outside Lanark!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 18 Duchess Park with Westburn
Spend an afternoon exploring two of Helensburgh's beautiful private gardens on Sunday 11th May as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Highwood
Enjoy a beautiful woodland walk around 50 acres of native bluebells, primroses and wild garlic when Highwood near Kilmacolm opens it's doors as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Ross Priory
Explore the beautiful grounds of Ross Priory complete with glorious views over Loch Lomond on Sunday 19th May as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shrubhill
Explore two acres of mixed, informal planting of some unusual rhododendrons, azaleas, specimen trees and other shrubs at Shrubhill!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Garden with the Dragon
Enjoy a stroll round this quirky coastal garden hidden behind a walled plot and overseen by a majestic dragon sculpture perched on a tree!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Earlshall Castle
This extensive, exquisitely designed garden, perfectly complements Earlshall Castle, restored by Sir Robert Lorimer in the 1890s.
READ MOREScotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardens House
This new garden to Scotland's Gardens covers 10 acres and includes a Victorian arboretum, once the Houston House kitchen garden, is now a structured landscape showing impressive displays!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Geilston Garden
Explore the walled garden, tranquil woodland and working kitchen garden at Geilston as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hawk House Gardens
We invite you to explore our formal and wild gardens at Hawk House, hidden inside protective mixed hedges, with formal gardens, a wildflower meadow, woodland and far-reaching views!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Elsewhere Garden
Tucked in a hidden nook of the grounds of Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children is the Elsewhere Garden, come and explore it on Sunday 8th June as part of Scotland’s Gardens!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Bishop’s House
The Bishop's House is one of six villas in Kilmacolm designed by James Salmon in 1905. Come and explore the grounds as they open their doors to the public for Scotland's Gardens Scheme.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gullane House
Gullane House is a traditional walled garden of three acres including a lily pond, a rose and lavender garden, a selection of fruit trees and magnificent, mature trees thoughout the garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Maggie’s Glasgow
Maggie's Glasgow are opening their grounds as part of Scotland's Gardens, come and explore the internal courtyard and woodland grounds.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Linn Botanic Gardens
Work has been taking place to renovate and reopen Linn Botanic Gardens, and to rebuild the disintegrating villa at their heart, come along and see this work in progress as part of Scotland's Gardens.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Claremont
Claremont is an eclectic garden created over the past 18 years. There are three ponds (one very large), a rockery, a dovecot, rose patio and a few interesting trees including a grand monkey puzzle.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Wraes
Explore this tranquil seven-acre garden near Houston which has far-reaching rural views as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Bannockburn House Gardens
Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.
READ MOREScotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lanark Town Gardens
Explore a selection of Gardens in Lanark as part of Scotland’s Gardens, the easily walked route provides an eclectic mix including a miniature orchard and an extensive rock garden!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: SWG3 Community Garden
Derelict land transformed into a thriving garden with community allotments, beehives & indigenous trees... discover SWG3's green oasis as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
READ MOREScotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lochwinnoch Road Gardens
Three residents of the beautiful village of Kilmacolm join to showcase a variety of planting ideas including perennial herbaceous borders, structural evergreens, topiary and colourful annuals.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Covington Mill Farmhouse
Set amongst 8 acres, Covington Mill Farmhouse gardens have been transformed from pastureland to a landscape of woodlands, wildlife habitats, formal gardens and recently, a prairie-inspired garden.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: New Lanark Roof Garden
Created on the 9,000 square feet of roof on one of the mill buildings, New Lanark's amazing Roof Garden is the largest of its kind in Scotland and is one of their visitor highlights!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Gardens at Archerfield Walled Garden
The Archerfield Walled Gardens comprise a series of themed spaces designed to provide year-round interest.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: North Newton Farm
In six years, the new owners have transformed North Newton Farm garden! Come and explore the grounds for yourself as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Milton of Campsie Community Garden
Come explore the community garden in Milton of Campsie, the creation of one man, covering roughly an acre of hillside beside the Glazert Water as part of Scotland’s Gardens!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobwood Cottage Garden
A four-times winner of West Lothian Gardener of the year, Jamie invites you to Stobwood Cottage. In just four years he has established a hugely impressive garden in the South Lanarkshire countryside!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Grow Cook Inspire
Join Scottish presenter, school gardening champion and author Helen Cross in her own garden in Netherlee, which inspired her first book, Grow Cook Inspire.
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Little Sparta
Little Sparta is Ian Hamilton Finlay's greatest work of art. Come and explore the grounds as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Horatio’s Garden
Horatio's Garden Glasgow, designed by acclaimed garden designer and RHS judge, James Alexander-Sinclair, will be open to the public on Sunday 31st August as part of Scotland's Garden Scheme!
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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First Stages Festival
The Traverse kicks off its 2022 programme with a wide range of interactive workshops and Q&As, in-person readings and creative prompts for first time writers to seasoned theatremakers.
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The Saltire Festival
The Saltire Festival returns for 2022 celebrating St. Andrew's Day in the Home of the Flag!
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Leith Festival
Leith Festival is an array of colour, sound, culture and pageantry that takes place over nine days in June.
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Red, Red Rose Street
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