Branklyn Garden – National Trust for Scotland
Tranquil Hillside Garden With Stunning Seasonal Colour
Branklyn Garden is a peaceful 2-acre hillside garden in Perth, loved for its rare plants, colourful rhododendrons, Japanese maples, Himalayan blue poppies and relaxing atmosphere.
Visitors praise the friendly staff, tranquil setting, beautiful seasonal displays and charming tearoom serving homemade cakes, scones and tea.
Created in 1922 by John and Dorothy Renton, the garden is now one of Scotland’s finest hidden gems for plant lovers and families alike
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Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Days: Open daily 30 March to 1 November
Opening Times: 10am to 5pm (last entry 3.45pm)
Admission Prices : Adults £11, Children £6.50, Young Scot £1
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About Branklyn Garden
Branklyn Garden is a smashing 2 cre garden created in 1922 and home to great seasonal planting.
From the Snowdrops Festival in Spring along with Himalayan blue poppies to Magnolias and Japanese Maple in Summer and the Katsura Tree with its burnt sugar scent in Autumn.
The creators John and Dorothy Renton wanted to feature rare plants and it really delivers with people coming from all over the world to enjoy particularly the rhododendrons, alpines and peat-garden plants.
Three plants are hosted in Branklyn as part of the National Collection – Cassiope, Meconopsis and Rhododendron (series Taliense).
You can take refreshments in the Tearoom which is open until 4pm serving home baking and light lunches.
The shop is open for gifts, ice creams, seeds and plants.
Accessibility at Branklyn Garden
The garden has a step free route and is paved with small gravel chip, bark path and grass. It is on slope. No level access to tearoom but lawn can be used in good weather.
Dogs at Branklyn Garden
Dogs welcome on short leads everywhere including the tearoom.
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Visitor Reviews of Branklyn Garden
Google Visitor Review Score 4.7 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are.
Here is what visitors think about their visit to the Branklyn Gardens:
Andrew B loved the stunning acer colours, rhododendrons and “best cup of tea” with homemade raisin brack.
Hayley Fowler praised the beautiful flowers, water features and welcoming volunteers in the café.
Chris Matthewman enjoyed the peaceful hillside setting, alpine plants and excellent café scones and cakes.
Scottieboyuk described the gardens as one of the most beautiful and tranquil places they had visited.
Alexis Thibault loved wandering the colourful flower trails before relaxing with tea and scones overlooking the garden.
Local garden & family attractions near to Branklyn Garden
1. Glendoick Gardens
Famous for rhododendrons, woodland walks and garden centre shopping.
2. Perth Museum
Interactive exhibits and family-friendly history displays in central Perth.
3. Drummond Castle Gardens
One of Europe’s finest formal gardens, famous for its symmetrical parterre design.
4. Huntingtower Castle
Historic castle with fascinating towers and scenic surroundings.
5. The Walled Garden & Wisecraft
Relaxed community garden with café, crafts and family activities.
Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details for Branklyn Garden
All information was believed to correct at the time of publicatio
116 Dundee Road
Perth Perthshire PH2 7BB
United Kingdom