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Gardening events in Edinburgh

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Events in Edinburgh

Snowdrop and Spring Interest Walks

Selected dates between 17th January 2026 - 22nd February 2026

Experience the scents, sights, and emerging delights of early spring on a guided Snowdrop and Spring Interest Walk through the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Shepherd House

3rd February 2026 - 21st June 2026
Musselburgh

Visit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises, including a shell house built in 2014, rose parterres, a rill and fountains!

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Palm House Tours

Selected dates between 14th February 2026 - 18th April 2026

Don't miss the unique chance to enjoy a rare, behind‑the‑scenes look of the Royal Botanic Garden's Palm House buildings before they reopen to the public!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stobshiel House

4th March 2026 - 23rd September 2026
Various Locations East Lothian

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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Kate Bradbury: Gardening for Biodiversity

5th March 2026

Award winning writer and wildlife gardening expert Kate Bradbury shares inspiring ideas to transform your garden into a haven for biodiversity.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean

Selected dates between 18th March 2026 - 12th August 2026
Various Locations East Lothian

Come and visit Humbie Dean, an informal two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet, with interest throughout a long season!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Winton Castle

29th March 2026

Just 30 minutes from Edinburgh, 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: A Blackbird Sings

1st April 2026 - 6th September 2026
Longniddry

This long garden in a corner site of Glassel Park Estate, reflects East Lothian habitats including moorland, grassland and woodland, and also areas of related plant varieties.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longwood

Selected dates between 15th April 2026 - 12th August 2026
Various Locations East Lothian

Visit Longwood, an extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet, with ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden and borders!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Grange

Selected dates between 19th April 2026 - 17th May 2026
Linlithgow

Discover a hidden century-old woodland and terraced formal garden in the setting of an Edwardian country house near Linlithgow as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Mercat Cottage Garden

24th April 2026 - 25th April 2026
Pencaitland

Mercat Cottage Garden showcases a creative take on the courtyard garden to provide a gardening and wildlife haven in a suburban setting!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens

26th April 2026
Edinburgh West

Covering two acres, the Eglinton and Glencairn Gardens are an oasis of calm in Edinburgh's West End, and include a small children's play area.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Geans

Selected dates between 26th April 2026 - 5th July 2026
Longniddry

Discover The Geans, an enchanting year-round haven overlooking the Firth of Forth, featuring charming topiary, vibrant wildlife, and tranquil ponds perfect for a scenic stroll through nature's finest.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dr Neil’s Garden

2nd May 2026 - 3rd May 2026
Edinburgh East

Wander round Dr Neil's Garden in Duddingston Village, a wonderful, secluded, landscaped garden on the lower slopes of Arthur's Seat!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 7 Camus Avenue

3rd May 2026
Edinburgh South

Discover this delightful, multi-level hidden gem featuring beautiful dry stone walls, vibrant seasonal foliage, and sun drenched patios... perfectly designed for easy going relaxation.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Broadwoodside

3rd May 2026 - 4th May 2026
Gifford

Discover the magic of Broadwoodside, a stunning farm steading featured by Monty Don and the RHS, where sculptural wonders and lush greenery create one of Scotland's most unmissable garden gems!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Greentree

3rd May 2026
Edinburgh South

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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Gardening Events in East Renfrewshire

Here's a selection of Gardening Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:

Chat & Plant Gardening Group

Chat & Plant Gardening Group

Selected dates between 2nd December 2025 - 24th February 2026

Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables and herbs but don't know where to start? Join Chat & Plant - a gardening group where you'll learn all about how, when, and what to grow!

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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Selected dates between 18th September 2025 - 21st May 2026

The Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society is a gardening club for all who enjoy growing and learning about plants, why not join them for their exciting range of talks by knowledgeable speakers!

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Mearns Horticultural Society Annual Spring Flower Show

Mearns Horticultural Society Annual Spring Flower Show

14th March 2026

Mearns Horticultural Society will host their annual Spring Flower Show at The Park Church, Giffnock on Saturday 14th March!

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Gardening Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Gardening Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Scotland’s Daffodil Festival

Scotland’s Daffodil Festival

11th April 2026 - 12th April 2026

Whether you’re a daffodil devotee, a family looking for a spring day out, or someone who just loves colour and gardens, Scotland’s Daffodil Festival at Backhouse Rossie Estate is not to be missed!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Willowhill

15th March 2026 - 31st August 2026

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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Teasses Candlelight Snowdrops

Teasses Candlelight Snowdrops

20th February 2026 - 28th February 2026

Between Friday 20th and Saturday 28th February, step into a winter wonderland at Teasses Estate's annual Snowdrop walk, where drifts of delicate snowdrops blanket the landscape!

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Gardening Events in Glasgow

Here's a selection of Gardening Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:

Glasgow Botanic Gardens Orchid Fair

Glasgow Botanic Gardens Orchid Fair

9th May 2026 - 10th May 2026

Scotland's only annual orchid show and fair returns to Glasgow for its 27th year, promising a botanical feast for the senses and a unique opportunity to buy these wonderful plants to grow at home!

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Plant Sale at The Victorian Jungle

Plant Sale at The Victorian Jungle

Selected dates between 7th February 2026 - 7th June 2026

Come and browse a huge selection of houseplants of all sizes, pots, terrariums, growing supplies, dried flowers, handmade botanical and vintage goods at Fox Botanics' Victorian Jungle!

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Ideal Home Show Scotland

Ideal Home Show Scotland

22nd May 2026 - 25th May 2026

Ideal Home Show Scotland makes a welcome return to the SEC Glasgow with a wonderland of inspiration for your home and garden between Friday 22nd and Monday 25th May!

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Gardening Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Gardening Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Cleghorn

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Cleghorn

1st March 2026

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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Cumbernauld Gardening Club

Cumbernauld Gardening Club

Selected dates between 4th February 2026 - 13th May 2026

Cumbernauld Gardening Club are a small group of friendly, local, amateur gardening enthusiasts who meet fortnightly on Wednesdays between September and May!

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Gardening Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Gardening Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: SGS Kilmacolm Plant Sale

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: SGS Kilmacolm Plant Sale

Selected dates between 25th April 2026 - 11th July 2026

Come along to Kilmacolm on Saturday 25th April or Saturday 11th July for the annual Spring and Summer Plant Sales in aid of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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Climate-Friendly Growing: Planting Tips

Climate-Friendly Growing: Planting Tips

5th March 2026

Come along to Paisley Central Library on Thursday 5th March and find out lots of sustainable ways you can make sure your garden is climate-friendly this year!

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Gardening Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Gardening Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dunblane Gardens

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dunblane Gardens

10th May 2026

Spend an afternoon enjoying the Gardens of St Blane's House and The Old Smiddy Smithy Loan in Dunblane on Sunday 10th May!

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Events in Other Areas

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blair Castle & Estate

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blair Castle & Estate

12th April 2026

Blair Castle & Estate will open their beautifully landscaped gardens to the public on Sunday 12th April as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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Enlightenment: An Immersive Light Show
Watch the iconic McEwans Hall in Edinburgh come alive with Enlightenment, a spectacular sound and light show, set to the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons!
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