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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.
Come and explore Kilbride Castle gardens! They cover some 12 acres and are situated above the Ardoch Burn and below the castle.
READ MOREVisit Shepherd House, a constantly evolving artist’s garden that never stands still, with lots of surprises including a shell house built in 2014, lavender parterres, a rill and fountains!
READ MORECome and visit Humbie Dean, a two-acre ornamental and woodland garden sandwiched between two burns at 600 feet with interest throughout a long season!
READ MOREEnjoy a day out at Kirklands, built in 1832, it has been the Hart family home for 45 years!
READ MOREHunter’s Tryst is a well-stocked and beautifully designed, mature, medium-sized, wildlife-friendly town garden.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREThis 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.
READ MOREEnjoy a visit to Winton Castle gardens as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme, it's a wonderful family day out!
READ MOREWillowhill is an evolving three-acre garden with a series of mixed borders designed with different vibrant colour combinations for effect all season.
READ MORECome along to Kilmacolm on Saturday 22nd April or Saturday 13th July for the annual Spring and Summer Plant Sales in aid of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
READ MORE101 Greenbank Crescent hides a fascinating garden on a steeply sloped site, with views over Braidburn Valley Park to the Pentland hills.
READ MORERe-opening this year, this charming town garden has a variegated privet hedge in the front and behind this there are numerous pots and planters of spring bulbs to see in the beds and borders.
READ MOREThorntree is an inspiring garden to visit at any time of the year. From the garden you can see panoramic views from Ben Lomond to Doune.
READ MOREWander round Dr Neil’s Garden, a wonderful, secluded, landscaped garden on the lower slopes of Arthur’s Seat including conifers, heathers, alpines, a physic garden, herbaceous borders and ponds.
READ MOREGreentree garden was started 33 years ago and is on two levels. Inspired by a visit to Japan, the Owner has also created a little Japanese garden at the back of the house.
READ MOREAn attractive Arts and Crafts house, Redcroft is a mature walled garden with a variety of different features and habitats.
READ MOREThe largest of Edinburgh's New Town gardens still in private ownership, it remains largely unchanged since its formation in 1830.
READ MOREEnjoy a visit to Tyninghame House and The Walled Garden, awarded ‘Outstanding’ for every category in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes of Scotland!
READ MOREEnjoy 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!
READ MORE18 Buchany is a cottage garden with perennial and fruit tree borders, along with raised beds for vegetables.
READ MOREVisit Longwood, an extensive, long-established country garden at 800 feet, undergoing renewal. There are ducks and hens, stream and ponds as well as areas of wild garden.
READ MOREEnjoy a stroll round this quirky coastal garden hidden behind a walled plot and overseen by a majestic dragon sculpture perched on a tree!
READ MOREEnjoy a day out as you visit the garden of Broadwoodside in East Lothian on 19th May!
READ MOREBridge of Allan gardens will again feature a selection of larger and smaller gardens.
READ MOREVisit 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!
READ MOREExplore the beautiful grounds of Ross Priory complete with glorious views over Loch Lomond on Sunday 19th May as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
READ MOREExplore the neighbouring private gardens of Aeolia and Blackmill in Kilsyth on Sunday 26th May as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
READ MOREThis extensive, exquisitely designed garden, perfectly complements Earlshall Castle, restored by Sir Robert Lorimer in the 1890s.
READ MOREThis established garden has year-round interest. A restoration project with quirky features, characters and surprises!
READ MOREEnjoy a day out at Swallows Rest in Lindores with it's pond and small stream and over 50 varieties of narcissus, along with many hellebores and rhododendrons.
READ MOREEnjoy a woodland walk beside the loch and stunning views from the garden of Lindores House!
READ MORE20 Blackford Road is a Victorian walled garden of a quarter of an acre with a large collection of trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials!
READ MOREEnjoy the garden at Coldoch, sheltered by belts of mature woodland on three sides, it looks south over the Carse of Stirling.
READ MOREExplore the walled garden, tranquil woodland and working kitchen garden at Geilston as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
READ MOREBarnbeth Estate is a country estate in Renfrewshire with an Arts & Crafts mansion at its heart, come and explore the extensive grounds as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
READ MOREDirleton is widely recognised as one of Scotland’s prettiest conservation villages. The gardens can all be visited on a single ticket which will also admit you to the castle gardens.
READ MOREFounded 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.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MORELocated in Linwood High School, come and explore the raised beds, orchard, greenhouse and presentation area of the Craig Hepburn Memorial Garden as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
READ MOREThe village gardens are open over two days for the first time and enthusiasts can visit on both days if they retain their village map and a sticky badge.
READ MOREThe diversity of Auchtermuchty Open Gardens makes this village well worth a visit!
READ MOREClaremont 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.
READ MOREVisit Pittenweem and enjoy an inspiring variety of gardens, many tucked away behind houses and garden walls!
READ MORECome along and explore a group of three gardens in and close to Covington Village as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!
READ MOREEnjoy a visit to 14 East Brighton Crescent with roughly two-thirds of an acre suburban garden, developed over 40 years!
READ MOREThe garden at Congalton House is an attractive family garden with a wide variety of plants and good colour throughout the summer months.
READ MORETiny farm was created to support learners within the Autism Provision at St Modan's High School. The space is a mixture of raised beds, planted grass and small woodland areas.
READ MOREVisit some of the surprising horticultural delights behind the discrete terraces of Stockbridge and enjoy homemade refreshments in a classic Georgian pleasure garden!
READ MORESeveral private gardens as well as the Community Garden in Milton Of Campsie will open their doors to the public on Sunday 23rd June as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
READ MOREExplore the private gardens of Brantwoode and High Glenan in Helensburgh when their owners throw open the doors as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
READ MORELongniddry is an attractive village with extensive green spaces and outstanding sea views. The gardens offer a wonderful variety of size, layout and planting ensuring something for visitor to enjoy.
READ MORELittle Sparta is Ian Hamilton Finlay's greatest work of art. Come and explore the grounds as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!
READ MOREGifford Bank is a Georgian house set in 4 acres on the edge of the village and is taking part on Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden on 8th & 9th July.
READ MORETake a walk round a selection of cottage gardens in the charming, rural village of Biebo Craigs!
READ MORETake an enjoyable stroll around this quintessential East Neuk village and explore its many beautiful gardens.
READ MORECome along and explore the C-listed Walled Garden within King's Park on Saturday 6th July as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
READ MOREPentland Crescent Gardens include three neighbouring gardens (two of which are new for 2022). They are all laid out very differently, offering a wide range of ideas for visitors.
READ MORECome and enjoy tea, home baking and a chat with our friendly plot-holders at this independent allotment site is a tranquil and charming space, hidden away in a built-up area!
READ MOREDerelict 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 MOREExplore this hidden walled terrace garden which marks the historical boundary to Strathbungo on Sunday 28th July as part of Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
READ MORE39 Nantwich Drive is a large friendly garden, run on organic principles. It includes a mini orchard, pond, mixed borders, greenhouse and a secret garden.
READ MOREExplore the redesigned and planted 200-year-old walled garden at Quothquan as part of this year's Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
READ MOREA 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!
READ MOREOur walled gardens, developed over the last 8 years, comprise a series of themed spaces designed to provide year-round interest.
READ MOREIn 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.
READ MOREBannockburn House, an A-listed mansion built in 1675 by Sir Hugh Paterson, now sits in 26 acres of woodland and gardens.
READ MOREHoratio's Garden Glasgow, designed by acclaimed garden designer and RHS judge, James Alexander-Sinclair, will be open to the public on Sunday 1st September as part of Scotland's Garden Scheme!
READ MOREUnwind with wine and music in a stunning garden brimming with edibles, flowers & unique delights as the owners of 12 Chatelherault Avenue open their doors for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme!
READ MOREVisit 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.
READ MOREThe 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.
READ MOREEnjoy varied afternoon sessions of stimulating conversation, readings and debate with writers, artists and thinkers.
READ MOREThe very best traditional music from Scotland and around the world returns from 3rd to 13th May 2024.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Horror Festival is one of the most popular Hallowe'en events in Edinburgh. Incorporating theatre, comedy, magic, spoken word, movies, games, improv, workshops and more!
READ MOREEdinburgh’s Just Festival Celebrates 21st Year With Bumper Programme. Free to attend programme online and at St. John’s Church, Princes Street from 6th – 30th August.
READ MORECymera is Scotland's Festival of Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writing and it returns to Edinburgh from 31st May to 2nd June.
READ MOREThe 17th edition of Manipulate Festival will take place between 1st - 11th February 2024.
READ MOREEdinburgh International Improv Festival is back in person at Scottish Storytelling Centre from 1st to 3rd March 2024.
READ MOREThe Edinburgh Women's Fiction Festival is a new literary festival celebrating writing for, by, and about women.
READ MOREEdinburgh’s Hogmanay is back to celebrate the end of 2023 and the new year with an unforgettable experience for Edinburgh and beyond.
READ MOREFormerly the Edinburgh Digital Entertainment Festival, FuturePlay is on from the 3rd to 26th August.
READ MOREEdinburgh Science Festival is an educational charity that aims to inspire all ages and backgrounds.
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