This half acre tiered garden is situated in the former forestry village of Port Ann, enjoying a sheltered position between Loch Fyne and a pine forest. It is a fine example of what can be achieved in a relatively small space. Created over the last 15 years by Anne and Chris. Since Chris has become a wheelchair user part of the top level of the garden has been made accessible with a viewing platform to the garden and loch beyond. The garden has a water feature, a pond teeming with newts and dragonflies, a labyrinth designed by artist Margaret Ker, many neuks and crannies creatively filled with plants and small trees, including rhododendrons, azaleas, hawthorn, fig, maple and acers, and ends in a walk through a wilder area of hazels on the burn side where the ground is smothered in bluebells in May.

Discover a hidden gem in South Edinburgh, a peaceful community growing space where everyone is welcome. Under the backdrop of Arthur's Seat, we grow annual and perennial vegetables and fruit, and enjoy it with our community. We are an organic garden, with an emphasis on biodiversity and sustainable gardening practices. Why not take a moment to wander around the rest of the Bridgend Farmhouse site, explore our peace garden, café, and workshop spaces

A lovely garden full of exciting all year round colour and interest on the shores of Loch Etive. Many unusual plants and shrubs attracting a diversity of insects and birds. My poly tunnel keeps us supplied with organic fruit and vegetables. Red squirrels are regular visitors.

An eclectic private garden, open on specific dates and year round by appointment.Since 2016, when Kilchoan Estate was taken into new ownership, the grounds have been developed and expanded; areas that had fallen into ruin and garden spaces reclaimed by nature have been uncovered; surviving plantings and mature trees have been enhanced; the footprint of further expansive garden and policies laid out.A cosmopolitan collection of plants and artwork are displayed throughout the grounds, featuring a Himalayan garden, walled garden, arboretum with International Conifer Conservation Program collection, formal planting within native woodlands. Planting has been designed with conservation, diversity and beauty in mind, providing year-round interest. There is plenty to see and many places to sit, rest and reflect.The chapel will be open. Teas available on SGS specific dates.

Half-acre garden with stunning views of Loch Scridain, the Ross of Mull, and surrounded by mountains and community forest. The current owner has been developing the garden over the last four years with a collection of rhododendrons, camellias, fruit trees, roses, ferns, peonies, lilies and a few exotics from the southern hemisphere, together with three small ponds. Dogs welcome on leads. Small selection of plants for sale. Kindly walk on gravel paths and grassy areas only.

A synthesis of cultivated land and the natural landscape. Informal 2.5 acre garden framed by the Ochil Hills and set in mature woodland and pasture. Features include approximately 70 juvenile species rhododendrons, an eclectic mix of unusual perennials, shrubs and ferns; bamboos, climbing and shrub roses, floral courtyard garden, large pond with feature water lilies and irises. An eco-friendly bug and wildlife haven, herbicide and pesticide-free, minimal dig philosophy, free-range hens, everything recycled, a garden for the free spirit.

Mill House gardens are a seaside sanctuary of quiet contemplative rooms on many levels, with amazing views. The many secluded seated areas are accessed by steps, tree lined paths and walled garden routes leading around the sprawling grounds, with an array of trees, shrubs, flowers for seasonal colour and interest with formal and natural ponds attracting abundant wildlife. There is a sea front rockery overlooked by a glazed deck from where you can view Scapa Flow. The fruit and vegetable garden is home to a self-built recycled green house, a sheltered potting area, cold frames, raised beds for growing the family’s produce including a dappled shaded herb garden behind the house, all giving hours of peace and health benefits working with the steady processes of gardening.

The Granary (Catherine Henderson): An acre in size, laid out over last few years and now beginning to mature, with an outstanding view of the Borders hills and countryside. Differing heights of stone terraces give structure. There are many trees, shrubs and diverse range of perennial herbaceous plants plus various collections of non flowering plants, including grasses, pinus, cornus and picea, giving an extensive range of colour, textures and foliage.The Steading (Helen Kemp & Paul Grime): A wildlife friendly garden, run with permaculture principals, with distinct areas featuring herbaceous borders, ponds, meadow and wildflowers, vegetable garden and orchard, glasshouses and polytunnel. We started here in 2005, with only six mature trees in place.

The original house was built in 1839 and became a care home for the elderly in 1950. There have been many changes over the years including the addition of the garden pavilion. The gardens are maintained by the gardener/handyman with assistance from a private contractor and a few keen volunteers. Their hard work and dedication has certainly paid off with stunning herbaceous borders and colourful annuals. There is also a 'sensory garden' to the rear which is dedicated mainly for the vulnerable dementia residents. We hope you enjoy your visit.

A recently-redeveloped walled garden in the grounds of the Marchmont Estate. Run as a space to inspire creativity as part of the Hugo Burge Foundation, a newly-formed arts charity based in the Scottish Borders. The garden contains herbaceous borders, a kitchen garden, a colonnade, wildflower meadows, cut flower borders, a sculpture collection and newly restored Mackenzie and Moncur glasshouses.

This family-run garden centre grows the majority of its plants, including over 2,000 varieties of bedding and patio plants, alpines, herbaceous perennials, ferns and grasses. There are also comprehensive A-Z displays of trees, conifers, shrubs, alpines and perennials.The garden at Cabrach House - which is between the garden centre and the nursery - will also be open. This has colourful borders and patio, a wee orchard and fruit and vegetable areas.

About half an acre, the garden has been developed from scratch over 17 years. Plants include astilbes, scabious, astrantia, agapanthus, phlox, hydrangeas and primulas with an emphasis on flowers for cutting. A range of trees include a large Douglas fir, cornus, acers, jacquemontii silver birch and fruit trees.

Opening this year are six gardens in Waterloo area of Lanark town. The easily walked route provides an eclectic mix of gardens. Some of the highlights on offer include a miniature orchard, an extensive rock garden with a collection of alpines, a colourful partially-walled garden with a focus on wildlife and a remodelled garden with interest and surprises. Homemade teas can be enjoyed in the colourful surrounds of the bowling club.

Kinnordy Walled Garden is an oblique shape of about two acres with a listed observatory and potting shed. It has been developed in the last ten years from a site for rearing pheasants to an attractive garden including one of the Scottish tea gardens, a wild area where a pair of oyster catchers lay eggs each year, and a vegetable area.The opening includes a visit to The Sustainable Kirriemuir Field which is a short walk away. This project, started in 2024, is developing an area to grow food for the community. Sustainable Kirriemuir is an environmental charity with a vision for Kirriemuir to be a sustainable, net-zero community where people and nature flourish.

Wester Craigfoodie shelters beneath Craiglug. Elevation gives the house and gardens their wonderful views, tranquillity and informal charm. The organic no dig walled garden, attached to the B listed house, is arranged in wind resistant 'rooms' planted with perennials, shrubs and fruit trees. Views to the sea, St Andrews and its Links await visitors at the top. To the front lie the curved rose wall and inscription stone. From here, under the giant Douglas Fir, views stretch across the Eden Valley towards Kemback Wood. To the west is the new (2023) prairie garden, views to the south, polytunnel and gate to Ruthven Cottage's new (2024) garden. Bees are abundant with a hive overlooking the pond. Beds of bee-friendly perennials, specimen trees and shrubs frame the views. A gate opens onto the hills beyond via the old drovers' track.

Airlie was built in the 15th century as a fortified castle. It sits on a promontory high above the Rivers Melgum and Isla. The gorge below is a Site of Special Scientific Interest because it contains rare lichen and wildflowers. The 18th-century walled garden grows fruit, flowers and vegetables and it is intersected by mature yew and box topiary. Within the Castle walls itself, there are two herbaceous borders and a large Kiftsgate rose and climbing wisteria. In large areas of the policies the grass has been left to grow long, and as a consequence of this many varieties of native wild orchid have reappeared. A woodland walk leads down from the Castle and gardens to the River Isla.

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.Garden 1 (Cameron Nicol)At the entrance stands a magnificent Copper Beech tree and this established garden has other mature trees and shrubs, mixed herbaceous borders and collection of beautiful roses and clematis.Garden 2 (Rosemary Nott) A traditional villa with delightful cottage-style border planted with mixed shrubs and perennials interspersed with bulbs and summer annuals for all-year-round interest.Garden 3 (Rachel Horne) A 1970s house planted at the front and side with a variety of structural evergreens. The garden to the rear of the house is planted in a different style with borders filled with colourful perennials and annuals and many different hydrangeas as well as a Cytisus battandieri.

Beautiful wildflowers and trees surround an ancient site with a restored fishing lodge looking over the Spey. The garden consists of a beautiful, mixed woodland with standing stones, Labyrinth and a beech hedge tunnel. Recent developments include wildflower meadows, heritage fruit orchard and a courtyard herb garden including culinary and medicinal herbs. Apothecary will also be open for viewing. Plans designed by Jo Mackenzie.

This sunny, contemporary garden contains many mature trees and shrubs, plus lots of recently planted beds and borders. A shady courtyard contains Japanese acers and spring-flowering bulbs, while colourful perennial planting near the house attracts pollinating insects. A new productive area, with raised beds and a greenhouse, is used to grow fruit and veg, plus dahlias and annual cut flowers. The garden is being developed in a sustainable way, where possible – no herbicides or pesticides are used; rainwater is harvested; and the stone used in the landscaping was found in the garden and re-purposed. The garden has a prolific bird and insect population, despite being in an urban location.

When we moved here in the Autumn of 2020, we began redesigning and developing the garden. Today you'll find mostly young planting, plus areas of mature trees. Besides garden paths with arches, a rose crown and a pergola, the individual garden areas boast attractive mixed borders interspersed with conifers, shrubs and trees for interest in every season. You'll also see areas dedicated to fruit and vegetable production along with a small polytunnel. We've recently added some gravelled areas around the site with a variety of pots. All the garden areas have seating, some with tables and parasols.

Created on the 9,000 square feet of roof on one of our mill buildings, our amazing Roof Garden is the largest of its kind in Scotland and is one of our visitor highlights. It is open to visitors all year round and is the perfect location to enjoy a spectacular bird's-eye view of the surrounding natural scenery and the historic village. It is maintained with the generous support of our volunteers. Designed by Douglas Coltart, the garden and viewing platform offer splendid, seasonally changing views. The garden's patterns of gentle curves and swirls, reflect the turning arc of the great water-wheels which once powered the cotton-mills, and the flowing lines of the threads moving through the historic machinery as the yarn was spun, twisted, wound, and woven. Plants were chosen which would be able to stand the high winds experienced at 350 feet above sea level - yew, hornbeam, thistle, allium, and honeysuckle. In 2025, the garden is 17 years old and is in the process of being replanted in line with the original plans. The Roof Garden is part of the New Lanark World Heritage Site, and will be accessible via the Hotel on the specific open days

The community garden in Milton of Campsie is the creation of one man, covering roughly an acre of hillside beside the Glazert Water. A small beach area where otters and kingfishers can be spotted, is a great place for children to play at the water's edge or for water-loving dogs. The garden was conceived as a memorial garden and as you walk through the willow tunnel to the various sections you will come across memorandum and dedications. With no shortage of relaxing seating areas you can sit and enjoy the children's lawn (created for the local nursery) complete with a miniature gypsy caravan with inside fittings, or the ancient ruin with its chimney and barbecue. Children will enjoy running over the two bridges that cross the water lily pond (they may even spot a newt). The variety and ingenuity make this an unmissable garden.

Join Scottish presenter, school gardening champion and author Helen Cross in her own garden on the southside of Glasgow, which inspired her first book, Grow Cook Inspire. Helen's small but mighty garden, is a haven for wildlife and biodiversity and her garden illustrates that you don't have to have acres of land to be able to grow a wide range of fruit, vegetables, cut flowers and also have space to entertain friends and family. It is a garden jam packed with personality, colour and vibrancy and you'll leave feeling uplifted come rain or shine.

The charm of Old Melrose lies in its idyllic setting - a woodland peninsula surrounded on three sides by the River Tweed, the site that St Aidan chose to build a monastery in 640AD. With a wonderful array of plants, trees and wildlife, come and explore this conservation focused estate and connect with nature in its beautiful surroundings. A one-mile signed walk will be laid out through the private grounds taking in stunning viewpoints, wonderful mature specimen trees, riverside trails and a view of the 19th century summer house standing high above the river. Stop to contemplate on the spot where a chapel once stood dedicated to St Cuthbert. Finish in the Victorian walled garden where teas will be available. The garden features three distinct areas: a small orchard with bee hives, perennial wildflower planting and fruit, vegetable and flower beds. Be sure to say hello to the friendly Boer goats, the rare breed pigs and the free roaming chickens.

Nestled in the corner of a sheep farm, this three-quarter acre garden has been steadily evolving since 2020. Formerly a derelict plot, it now features beautiful hard landscaping built from local stone, bounded by a new high stone wall with portholes which complement the wall of the old barn next door. The wide herbaceous border and long rockery at the front are planted for seasonal interest and provide a colourful entrance, whilst the rear has a more natural design with two large adjoining ponds, some tree planting, a willow tunnel and winding paths through a meadow … and for those with keen eyes, the occasional piece of sculpture awaits discovery.

With its tranquil, oasis-like atmosphere, our family garden offers a peaceful escape from city life. In just two years, we've transformed this space from a concrete wasteland into a vibrant haven for both people and wildlife. Wander through areas alive with roses, dahlias, and verbena bonariensis, or find a cozy spot under the pergola to enjoy the sights and sounds of bees, butterflies, and birds. A beautiful wildlife pond attracts newts and frogs, adding to the garden's natural charm. During your visit, enjoy homemade cakes and explore a plant sale to take a piece of the garden home with you. A perfect place to relax and unwind, this little sanctuary invites you to pause and enjoy nature's beauty.

An eclectic private garden, open on specific dates and year round by appointment.Since 2016, when Kilchoan Estate was taken into new ownership, the grounds have been developed and expanded; areas that had fallen into ruin and garden spaces reclaimed by nature have been uncovered; surviving plantings and mature trees have been enhanced; the footprint of further expansive garden and policies laid out.A cosmopolitan collection of plants and artwork are displayed throughout the grounds, featuring a Himalayan garden, walled garden, arboretum with International Conifer Conservation Program collection, formal planting within native woodlands. Planting has been designed with conservation, diversity and beauty in mind, providing year-round interest. There is plenty to see and many places to sit, rest and reflect.The chapel will be open. Teas available on SGS specific dates.

This special 1 acre garden is on a steep rocky site facing north overlooking the Clyde just opposite Dumbarton Rock. There were mature elms when we arrived in 1981which have been replaced with several varieties of birch and rowan, a flowering Davidia also Liriodendron (tulip tree) and a Metasequoia (Dawn Redwood). There are some magnolias and a good collection of acers together with rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias. Around the waterfall tree ferns are happy, ferns in general enjoy the shady damp conditions. The Trachycarpus palms from the mountains of China also grow well. Some of the newly introduced bamboos with blue, black, golden and green culms (canes) are now over 25ft tall. In summer the hydrangeas take over, there is a wide selection including the Aspera section with their huge flowers and fuzzy leaves. Autumn brings the reds, oranges and yellows on acers, rowan, Parrotia, Cercidiphyllum. There is a rushing stream (usually) four springs and several ponds. The garden is steep, there are steps/paved paths and it can be wet. Stout footwear and care is essential.

Developed over the past 35 years, this garden of two acres is set in countryside near Ae Village with some original planting of mature trees dating back to the 1870s. The garden is at its best from April to June, with spring bulbs flowering under species rhodedendrons, azaleas and Japanese maples. The beds feature cottage garden favourites, with clematis and a large rambling rose arch. The progress of the making of the garden can be seen on the SGS website at: scotlandsgardens.org/the-creation-of-a-garden/.

A town garden on a south-facing slope, redesigned over five years to manage the slopes. Planned for year round colour and ease of care. The garden offers five peaceful seating areas to enjoy the cottage garden borders, surrounded by a selection of rhododendron, Cornus kousa and flowering cherries with views across the Dee Valley.

This is a cottage garden 20 years in the making. Lots of art is incorporated and plenty of seating to catch the precious sun. The garden is divided into four main areas: lawned with wall and borders; a pond area with abundant planting and greenhouse; a productive area with raised beds, fruit cage and a converted aviary; and finally a shaded garden spot to look to Red Castle. The garden is about abundance and cultivated plants sit side-by-side with wild flowers, giving colour and interest for as much of the year as possible.

Half-acre garden with stunning views of Loch Scridain, the Ross of Mull, and surrounded by mountains and community forest. The current owner has been developing the garden over the last four years with a collection of rhododendrons, camellias, fruit trees, roses, ferns, peonies, lilies and a few exotics from the southern hemisphere, together with three small ponds. Dogs welcome on leads. Small selection of plants for sale. Kindly walk on gravel paths and grassy areas only.

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 to the Scottish Borders and Tinto Hills. Since moving here in 2022, bringing many plants from our extensive collections from the nearby manse, we have developed new garden features. These include herbaceous borders, an alpine garden, and hosta beds; there is also a pond, vegetables and fruit, leading to the established wildflower meadow (80 species in 2024) and a hilltop pavilion nestled into the woodland. The garden has a strong environmental ethic, whilst, we hope, adding touches of humour and colour to this two-plus acre plot.


This sunny, contemporary garden contains many mature trees and shrubs, plus lots of recently planted beds and borders. A shady courtyard contains Japanese acers and spring-flowering bulbs, while colourful perennial planting near the house attracts pollinating insects. A new productive area, with raised beds and a greenhouse, is used to grow fruit and veg, plus dahlias and annual cut flowers. The garden is being developed in a sustainable way, where possible – no herbicides or pesticides are used; rainwater is harvested; and the stone used in the landscaping was found in the garden and re-purposed. The garden has a prolific bird and insect population, despite being in an urban location.

A medium-sized garden with mature apple trees and a shady maze of paths through beds packed with perennials sloping down to sea level where there are plenty of birds on the estuary to view. Featuring a small greenhouse, steam model railway which works if weather allows. There are a couple of water features fed by rainwater, leading to a small deep pond. Stunning panoramic view across the Cromarty Firth seen from a 'food forest', with fruit trees growing on a set of home designed arches, runner beans, strawberries and apple trees. Achilty stone retaining walls and steps have been added over the last 14 years. Many plants have been chosen for their perfume. There are various seating areas.