Gardens in Scotland

Carolside Gardens, Scottish Borders

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.9
Carolside Gardens are a romantic, rose scented treat! As well as all the roses there is a herb garden, secret garden, an Apple Orchard & lovely riverside walks with plenty of seats. More Details here

Ardmaddy Gardens, Oban

TripAdvisor Visitor Review Rating – 4.8
Ardmaddy Garden is part of a family owned Estate with a smashing walled garden, Arboretum, Water Gardens, plenty of wildlife and woodland walks. Dog friendly too! More Details here

Castle Fraser Garden, Inverurie

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
Castle Fraser is well known for its walled garden, packed with herbs, fruit & veggies. There are some lovely marked trails, dog friendly, bags of wildlife, a small play area, shop and tearoom! More Details here

Dawyck Botanic Garden, Peebles, Borders

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
Dawyck Botanic Garden has amazing year round displays, great trees, walking trails, snowdrops, azaleas, fungi, shop & a smashing cafe! More Details here

Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
The Glasgow Botanic Gardens are a real break from the hustle of the West End. See Kibble Palace, Rose Gardens, Arboretum, Children’s Garden, Carnivorous Plants, Trails, Tours & lots more! More Details here

Applecross Walled Garden, West Coast Highlands

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
Applecross Walled Garden is set in a wonderful part of the Highlands. Explore the walled garden, walks some trails & return for amazing local food in a superb setting. More Details here

Glamis Castle & Gardens, Glamis, Angus

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
Amazing Castle & Gardens including Kitchen & Italian garden. Some interesting Macbeth statues, woodland trails & river walks. Cafe and dog friendly. More Details here

The Castle of Mey Garden, Thurso

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.5
The Castle of Mey has a romantic walled garden, 16th Century Castle, Tearoom, Animal Centre & Gift Shop. Lots to see & do including animal feeding! More Details here

Cambo Gardens, St Andrews, Fife

TripAdvisor Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
So much to see from the walled garden, woodland trails, beach side walks, snowdrop display, children’s play area, very dog friendly & a great Cafe & Shop! More Details here

Crathes Castle & Gardens, Aberdeenshire

Google Review Rating – 4.6
The Castle is open to view and the gardens are a great combination of Arts & Crafts inspired walled gardens, nature trails. And an Adventure Play Area for children!

With plenty of wildlife to spot along the way including red squirrels, pine martin, roe deer, woodpeckers and herons. Dogs welcome. A National Trust Scotland property. More Details here

Brodick Castle and Gardens, Isle of Arran, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.6
Brodick Castle and Gardens is situated outside the port of Brodick on the Isle of Arran and has a lot for you to do when you visit.

As well as the formal gardens, woodland walks, waterfalls and children’s play areas there are ponds and woodland trails where you can spot red squirrels. Dogs welcome. More Details here

Langley Park Gardens, Angus, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.9
Langley Park Gardens are 3 acres of actually four linked gardens in a row!

Things to watch out for, in no particular order, are the red squirrels, snowdrops, mushrooms, fruit, sculptures, fish pond and gnarly old trees! Dogs welcome. More Details here

Armadale Castle & Gardens, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.4
Panoramic Views – There are lots of superb views to be found in the 40 acres of gardens

Wildlife Trail Walks – You want wildlife? How do Golden Eagles sound to you? Dogs welcome. More Details here

Achamore Gardens, Isle of Gigha, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.6
Famed for their rhododendron and camelia collection, great views of Islay and Jura, smashing trails to follow, bambooo maze, and dogs on leads welcome. An amazing experience! More Details here

Benmore Botanic Garden, Argyll, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.5
Benmore Botanic Garden is set in 120 acres and is home to plants from Himalaya, China and Japan, North and South America.

If you fancy a climb of 450ft (137m) there are spectacular views across Holy Loch and mountains. More Details here

St Andrews Botanic Garden, Fife, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.4
St Andrews Botanic Garden is set in 18 acres not too far from the centre of town.

There are woodland walks, meadows, ponds and living laboratories. You will also find rock garden, rhododendron glade, pond, pinetum and the new Tangled Bank area. More Details here

Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.7
Garden features include the Rock Garden, the Alpine Houses, Woodland Garden, Pond, the Arboretum, the Chinese Hillside, the Rhododendron Collection and the Scottish Native Plants Collection in the Heath Garden. More Details here

Monteviot House Garden, Jedburgh, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.8
If you like roses, laburnum tunnels, arboretums, water gardens, herb garden, winter garden, river garden and the garden of persistent imagination (brilliant name!) then I think you will be well catered for! More Details here

Geilston Garden, Argyll & Bute, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.6
The Walled Garden is known for its heather, tulips, and rhododendrons, herbaceous border and apple trees.

There is loads for children to do including softball tennis, balancing on logs, garden-themed quiz and use the magnifying posts to get closer to nature! More Details here

Glenwhan Gardens, Stranraer, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.8
Glenwhan Gardens gives you amazing views over to the sea while allowing you to check out their extensive collection of Rhododendrons & Azaleas, Primulas, & Camellias.

There is an Arboretum, a 17 acre moorland walk, a Tree Trail with 160 species to spot and look out for the red squirrels, birds of prey and masses of bluebells! More Details here

Crarae Garden, Inverary, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.6
Overlooking Loch Fyne in Argyll there is a bubbling burn that is crossed by multiple wooden bridges and with many trees you can follow the Champion Tree Trail at your leisure.

Crarae is well know also for its rhododendrons and the garden now has over 600 different rhododendrons and azaleas. Dogs allowed on short leads. More Details here

Castle Kennedy Gardens, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.6
Castle Kennedy Gardens are about 75 acres of landscaped terraces, mounds, avenues and many water features.

Wander down monkey puzzle lined avenues, stroll around the lakes and check out the rare Victorian Water Lilies in the Round Pound. More Details here

Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens, Banffshire, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.6
Explore five hundred years of Highland history, acres of formal gardens, woodlands and riverside walks, the children’s Playground, Picnic Area, Courtyard Café and Gift Shop More Details here

Arduaine Garden, Oban, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.6
Great views from the sound of Jura with plenty of trails ranging from 15 minutes to 1 hour and it will take about 2.5 hours to walk throughout the garden. Dog friendly!

The gardens an surrounding countryside are a haven for wildlife where you may be able to spot red squirrels, kestrels and badgers. And seals & porpoises in the sea! More Details here

Culzean Castle and Gardens, Maybole, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.6
Culzean Castle and Gardens is 240 hectares of fun just waiting to be explore including woods, beaches, parkland, a swan pond, deer park and cliffs.

Ideal for the family and dog friendly too. And an ice cream parlour! More Details here

Culross Palace and Garden, Fife, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.7
The Culross Palace Garden is actually a kitchen garden and is a partial recreation of the 17th Century palace garden. The village was also used in the Outlander TV series. More Details here

Floors Castle Garden, Kelso, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.6
Situated near Kelso in the Scottish Borders the Walled Garden is spectacular & there are other gardens, woodland walks, with snowdrops & bluebells; & walks by the River Tweed! Dog friendly. More Details here

Inveresk Lodge Garden, Musselburgh, Edinburgh

Google Review Rating – 4.6
Inveresk Lodge Garden is a smashing wee garden just outside Edinburgh. Fairy trails, Picnic areas, woodland, ponds bees & lots of wildlife to spot! Dog friendly. More Details here

Leith Hall Garden, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.6
Leith Hall garden is the highest National Trust Scotland garden with great views. Go wildlife spotting for the wildcat, otter or kingfisher & enjoy a walk in the walled garden or waymarked trails. More Details here

Cawdor Castle Gardens, Nairn, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.6
Cawdoor Castle Gardens are 3 gardens including a walled garden. 10 miles of trails to follow, 3 Shops & a superb Cafe! Dog friendly as well. And a 14th Century Castle! More Details here

Little Sparta Garden, Biggar, Lanarkshire

Google Review Rating – 4.6
Little Sparta Garden is a unique experience as you walk through the five acres finding artworks among the many gardens. Lots to see & spot with 270+ art interventions! More Details here

Edzell Castle and Garden, Brechin, Angus

Google Review Rating – 4.6
A super ruined castle, explore the tower, with an impressive walled garden with unique panels. Great for a wander around the gardens. Watch out for wildlife including red squirrels! More Details here

Dunninald Castle and Gardens, Montrose, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.5
Dunninald Castle and Gardens has super walled gardens, walks, wild garden with snowdrops, bluebells and daffs! Dog friendly. More Details here

The Garden of Cosmic Speculation, Dumfries, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.4
A really unusual & spectacular garden based on maths & science. With large garden contours, sculptures, bridges & terracing set in 30 acres. Only open one day a year! More Details here

Dunvegan Castle and Gardens, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.4
A super castle & garden for the family and keen gardeners alike! Plenty to see and do with play areas & trails for the kids & superb gardens & trees. Dog friendly. More Details here

Inverewe Garden, Poolewe, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.4
Situated beside the picturesque Loch Ewe Inverewe Gardens are a wildlife spotters paradise. Plenty of trails to follow, ideal for a family day out! Cafe & Gift Shop. Dog friendly. More Details here

Gordon Castle Walled Garden, Morayshire, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.3
The Gordon Castle Walled garden is big & beautiful! With 8 acres of superb gardens with veggies, herbs, flowers & fruits. An excellent Cafe & a Children’s play area. Very dog friendly! More Details here

Malleny Garden, near Edinburgh, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.2
Malleny Garden may only be wee but it’s a beautiful spot to relax in & take in the lovely smells from the 150 rose types featured in the walled garden. Go & give them a wee visit! More Details here