Gardening events in Edinburgh

Palm House Tours

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!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 13 Bangholm Bower Avenue

Visit 3 Bangholm Bower Avenue, a small city garden with beautiful planting, as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 14 East Brighton Crescent

Enjoy a visit to 14 East Brighton Crescent with roughly two-thirds of an acre suburban garden, developed over 40 years!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 39 Nantwich Drive

Visit 39 Nantwich Drive, a large wildlife-friendly garden, run on organic principles, as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 7 Camus Avenue

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.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: 77 Kirk Brae

Come visit 77 Kirk Brae with its mix of mature and younger trees, herbaceous beds and borders, a vegetable patch, lawn, a 19th century cast iron vinery, an old monkey puzzle, pond and patio!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: A Blackbird Sings

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.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Amisfield Walled Garden

Amisfield Walled Garden is a large 18th-century walled garden, abandoned for many years and since transformed by volunteers. Come and visit it as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

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.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Briestonhill House

The large country garden at Briestonhill House has won many awards over the years in the West Lothian Gardening Competition. Explore it on Sunday 26th July as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Broadwoodside

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!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Claremont

Visit Claremont, an eclectic garden created over 20 years with three ponds, one very large, a rockery, a dovecot, rose patio and a few interesting trees including a grand monkey puzzle!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Congalton House

The garden at Congalton House is an attractive family garden with a wide variety of plants and good colour throughout the summer months.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dean Gardens

Founded in the 1860s by local residents, the Dean Gardens contain part of the great structure of the Dean Bridge, a Thomas Telford masterpiece of 1835.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dirleton Village

Dirleton is widely recognised as one of Scotland’s prettiest conservation villages where the gardens can all be visited on a single ticket which will also admit you to the castle gardens.

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

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

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

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.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Grange

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!

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.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Humbie Dean

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!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Hunter’s Tryst

Hunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly garden that has been transformed from a wilderness 40 years ago and continues to evolve.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Inveresk Village

The Inveresk Village gardens are open over the weekend of 20th/21st June as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme and enthusiasts can visit on both days if they retain their village map and sticky badge.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Joyful Garden

Come, slow down, and discover the simple pleasure of being outdoors together in this family garden as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Learmonth Place Garden

Come and visit Learmonth Place Garden, a unique reimagining of a city-centre, mid-terrace walled garden, containing two ponds, a pergola and is accessed by garden paths through arches!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Longwood

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!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Mercat Cottage Garden

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

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Merchiston Cottage

Come and enjoy our romantic walled garden at Merchiston Cottage but insted of afternoon teas we have decided to invite our supporters old and new to visit us for an evening drinks and nibbles event!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Moray Place and Bank Gardens

Visit the amazing communal gardens for the Residents of the Moray Estate. Between them they stretch over 9 acres offering an atmosphere of tranquillity within the city centre!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Oatridge College Campus - SRUC

SRUC Oatridge Campus is situated within 700 acres of mixed grounds and it presents an inviting and diverse mixture of planting styles to explore!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Pentland Crescent Gardens

Pentland Crescent Gardens include neighbouring gardens all laid out very differently, offering a wide range of ideas for visitors.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Redcroft

An attractive Arts and Crafts house, Redcroft is a mature walled garden with a variety of different features and habitats.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Regent, Royal and Carlton Terrace Gardens

The largest of Edinburgh's New Town gardens still in private ownership, it remains largely unchanged since its formation in 1830.

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, including a shell house built in 2014, rose parterres, a rill and fountains!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: South Queensferry Open Gardens

South Queensferry is a popular spot for foreign tourists and day trippers but away from the busy High Street lie a number of surprising and quite different gardens.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stenton Village

Don't miss an opportunity to stroll around the gardens of Stenton Village, including the 17th century Ruchlaw House, as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

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.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Stockbridge Open Gardens

Visit some of the surprising horticultural delights behind the discrete terraces of Stockbridge/New Town and enjoy homemade refreshments in a classic Georgian pleasure garden!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Gardens at Archerfield Walled Garden

Explore the Archerfield Walled Gardens, comprising a series of themed spaces designed to provide year-round interest, as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Geans

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.

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Winton Castle

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!

Join Scottish presenter, school gardening champion and author Helen Cross in her own garden in Netherlee, which inspired her first book, Grow Cook Inspire.

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!

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

Formerly Pittenweem’s Gas Works, Seabeach’s coastal location offers spectacular views out over the Firth of Forth. Paths can be a little steep, lower areas of the garden are more accessible.

Visit Monimail Tower gardens, a 19th century walled garden and orchard, built around a 15th century tower, the remains of Cardinal Beaton's summer palace.

Visit Greenhead Farmhouse with it's medium-sized garden this September, one of the best months to visit, as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

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!

Horatio's Garden Scotland, designed by acclaimed garden designer and RHS judge, James Alexander-Sinclair, will be open to the public on Sunday 17th May as part of Scotland's Garden Scheme!

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!

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!

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!

Come visit this small family garden in Airdrie as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. It's a lovely, plant-filled garden that shows that you can have a beautiful garden in the midst of family life!

Explore this tranquil seven-acre garden near Houston which has far-reaching rural views as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

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!

In seven years, the new owners have transformed North Newton Farm garden! Come and explore the grounds for yourself as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.

Enjoy a visit to the garden at Coldoch, sheltered by belts of mature woodland on three sides, it looks south over the Carse of Stirling.

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

Thorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year and from the garden you can see panoramic views from Aberfoyle and the hills beyond to Doune.

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

Extending over two acres, the garden at Knockmarloch has been developed to provide different areas of interest, including ponds, a labyrinth, orchard, stream and more!

Barrmill Community Garden is carved from a 19th-century whinstone quarry and situated within a 1890s parkland, including enchanted woodland walks, a fairy trail, and a nature trail.

Explore a colourful maple grove, a den for the youngsters and a rockery with alpines and small rhododendrons beside the burn when Burnhouse opens as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Enjoy a visit to Crummieholm, where the current owners have attempted to transform a neglected and overgrown field into a tranquil haven for trees, shrubs, flowers and wildlife!

Set in surrounding farmland and woodland, the main structure of this garden has been in place for over 20 years with recent installations including a summer house, pergola and glasshouse.

Enjoy a visit to three Beith Community Gardens on Saturday 18th July as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!

Explore the south facing garden at 19 Waterslap in Fenwick on Saturday 25 July as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Auchincruive is steeped in horticultural history and the gardens are going through major redevelopment to bring them back to their former glory. Visit them as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!