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Scotlands Gardens Scheme

Explore large and small gardens of horticultural interest throughout Scotland thanks to Scotland's Gardens Scheme!

Scotlands 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.

Upcoming Events at Scotlands Gardens Scheme

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: King’s Park Walled Garden

1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

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

1st February 2025 - 30th September 2025
Dunblane

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

4th February 2025 - 31st July 2025
Musselburgh

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

5th February 2025 - 1st September 2025
Kippen

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

8th February 2025 - 9th February 2025
Culross

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

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 25th May 2025
Newburgh

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

1st March 2025 - 31st August 2025
Newport On Tay

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

2nd March 2025
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

5th March 2025 - 24th September 2025
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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Glenarn

21st March 2025 - 21st September 2025
Helensburgh

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

30th March 2025

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

1st April 2025 - 30th June 2025
Cupar

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: Hunter’s Tryst

1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025
Edinburgh South

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: The Croft

1st April 2025 - 31st October 2025
Langbank

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: The Tower

1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025
Various Locations Fife

Set on a hill, this one-acre Edwardian landscaped garden has panoramic views over the River Tay.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirklands Garden

1st April 2025 - 30th September 2025
Dunfermline

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: A Blackbird Sings

Selected dates between 12th April 2025 - 6th September 2025
Longniddry

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

Selected dates between 18th April 2025 - 25th April 2025
North Berwick

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: 101 Greenbank Crescent

1st May 2025 - 31st August 2025
Edinburgh South

101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Edenhill

2nd May 2025 - 4th May 2025
St Andrews

Behind the imposing exterior of a handsome Victorian house in St Andrews lies a true hidden gem of a garden, Edenhill.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Greentree

4th May 2025
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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Old Farm Cottage

4th May 2025
Nemphlar

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

11th May 2025
Helensburgh

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: Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden

Selected dates between 11th May 2025 - 29th June 2025
Dunbar

Enjoy a visit to Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden, awarded ‘Outstanding’ for every category in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes of Scotland!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Highwood

11th May 2025
Kilmacolm

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

18th May 2025
Gartocharn

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

18th May 2025
Dunblane

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: Craig Cottage

18th May 2025
Cupar

Situated a few hundred yards from South Flisk is the charming Craig Cottage - a total contrast to South Flisk but the two gardens complement each other perfectly.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Garden with the Dragon

Selected dates between 24th May 2025 - 31st May 2025
Dunfermline

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

Selected dates between 25th May 2025 - 29th June 2025
Leuchars

This extensive, exquisitely designed garden, perfectly complements Earlshall Castle, restored by Sir Robert Lorimer in the 1890s.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Gardens House

25th May 2025
Houston

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

1st June 2025

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

1st June 2025 - 31st August 2025
Thankerton

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

8th June 2025

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: Belhaven House with Belhaven Hill School

8th June 2025
Dunbar

Come along and enjoy the gardens of Belhaven House and Belhaven Hill School as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme on 8th June!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Bishop’s House

8th June 2025
Kilmacolm

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

14th June 2025 - 15th June 2025
Gullane

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: Gartmore Village

15th June 2025
Gartmore

Several attractive and interesting medium and small gardens will be open in and around this beautiful peaceful village with splendid views.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Maggie’s Glasgow

15th June 2025

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

18th June 2025 - 17th August 2025
Helensburgh

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: Gifford Village, Gifford Bank and Broadwoodside

22nd June 2025
Various Locations East Lothian

Enjoy the Gardens of Gifford Village, Gifford Bank and Broadwoodside on 22nd June as part of Scotland’s Garden Scheme!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Claremont

Selected dates between 22nd June 2025 - 20th July 2025
Whitburn

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

29th June 2025
Houston

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

1st July 2025 - 30th September 2025

Bannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Crail: Gardens in the Burgh

5th July 2025 - 6th July 2025

Take an enjoyable stroll around this quintessential East Neuk village and explore its many beautiful gardens.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Blanerne

Selected dates between 12th July 2025 - 16th August 2025
Charlestown

Blanerne is a South-facing hidden village garden with lots of paths to follow and many places to sit, both sunny and shaded.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lanark Town Gardens

13th July 2025
Lanark

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

13th July 2025

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!

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Amisfield Walled Garden

19th July 2025 - 20th July 2025
Haddington

Amisfield Walled Garden is a large 18th-century walled garden, abandoned for many years and since transformed by volunteers.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lochwinnoch Road Gardens

20th July 2025
Kilmacolm

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

27th July 2025
Thankerton

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: Mollan

27th July 2025
Stirling

Mollan is a large, 3-acre garden in rural Stirlingshire set in softly rolling farmland.

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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: New Lanark Roof Garden

9th August 2025 - 10th August 2025

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

9th August 2025

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

10th August 2025
Kilmacolm

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

10th August 2025
Milton of Campsie

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

16th August 2025 - 17th August 2025
Forth

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

17th August 2025
Netherlee

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

Selected dates between 26th August 2025 - 2nd September 2025

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

31st August 2025

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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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Greenhead Farmhouse

5th September 2025
Glenrothes

Visit Greenhead Farmhouse with it's south-facing garden combining a sense of formality in its symmetrical layout, with an informal look of mixed herbaceous and shrub borders.

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