Scotland's Gardens Scheme Moray & Nairn

Scotland's Gardens Scheme Moray & Nairn A charity raising funds for other charities by facilitating the opening of gardens of horticultural interest throughout Scotland to the public.

EASTER LAGGANDulnain Bridge, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3NURob and Julie ForrestOpening Saturday 20 June 12-5pmIn aid of Park...
14/06/2026

EASTER LAGGAN

Dulnain Bridge, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3NU
Rob and Julie Forrest

Opening Saturday 20 June 12-5pm

In aid of Parkinsons UK 60%

Description: Come and explore our beautiful five acre gardens, a tranquil retreat with breathtaking views of the Cairngorm Mountains. Wander through mature woodland alive with birdsong, red squirrels and a diverse array of wildlife. The gardens offer something for every visitor to enjoy, from formal lawns with colourful herbaceous borders, an alpine rockery garden to more wild areas with native flowers. A Scottish inspired Japanese garden complete with a natural pond and a gentle burn that cascades through the landscape providing the soothing sound of flowing water.
We are pesticide free and run a closed loop gardening system, nothing leaves the garden, everything is recycled as compost and mulch to be used on the beds and paths.
Whether you’re seeking peaceful reflection, inspiration for your own garden or simply a scenic stroll, these gardens offer a truly enchanting escape into nature.
Directions: From Grantown on Spey head south on the A95. Take the turning signed to Dulnain Bridge. Turn immediately right on to the old road, then immediately left up the track. The house and garden are at the top of the track. Parking available in the grounds. From Aviemore take the A95 towards Grantown on Spey. Go past the first turning signed to Dulnain Bridge and take the second signed turning. Then turn immediately right on to the old road and immediately left up the track. The house and garden are at the top of the track. Parking available in the grounds.

Other details: Local crafts for sale.

North of Scotland Garden Show•Turriff
14/06/2026

North of Scotland Garden Show•Turriff

Haugh Garden…
08/06/2026

Haugh Garden…

HAUGH GARDENCollege of Roseisle IV30 5YECurrent Openings:Saturday/Sunday, 4/5 July, 2pm - 5pm (2026)Admission £6.00, chi...
20/05/2026

HAUGH GARDEN

College of Roseisle IV30 5YE

Current Openings:
Saturday/Sunday, 4/5 July, 2pm - 5pm (2026)
Admission £6.00, children free.

Nominated charity: Alzheimer Scotland 30% & WWF-UK 30%.

Description: A lovely two-acre garden to relax in with continuing developments to enjoy. Wander through woodlands and meadows, and around eye-catching perennial borders with unusual plants and shrubs, a pond and an orchard, all attracting a diversity of insects and birds. Our organic vegetable garden and polytunnel keep us well supplied and using the no-dig method, without need for artificial fertiliser or chemicals. Our garden delights us with year-round interest starting with various spring bulbs and flowering shrubs, continuing through to late autumn colours
Directions: From Elgin take the A96 west, then the B9013 Burghead Road to the crossroads at the centre of College of Roseisle. The garden is on the right, enter from the Duffus Road. Car parking at the village hall off Kinloss road. Drop off and disabled parking is available at the house.

Other details: Homemade teas, plants, leaf sculptures and plant bowls for

GLENERNIEGlenernie House, Dunphail, Moray IV36 2QHSunday 7 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)Admission £6.00, children free.Nominate...
18/05/2026

GLENERNIE

Glenernie House, Dunphail, Moray IV36 2QH

Sunday 7 June, 2pm - 5pm (2026)
Admission £6.00, children free.

Nominated charity: Prostate Cancer UK 60%.

Description: A tranquil, landscaped woodland garden set in the Dorbach river valley with garden, woodland and river walks. The garden, which includes some ornamental ponds, has been created over the last forty years and is planted with azaleas, rhododendrons, dogwoods and other shrubs set amongst both mature and younger specimen trees.
Directions: Access is from the A940 Forres to Grantown on Spey road approximately ten miles south of Forres. Half-a-mile south of Edinkillie church on the right.

GORDON CASTLE WALLED GARDENFochabers, Moray IV32 7PQCurrent Openings:3 January - 31 December, please check garden websit...
18/05/2026

GORDON CASTLE WALLED GARDEN

Fochabers, Moray IV32 7PQ

Current Openings:

3 January - 31 December, please check garden website for seasonal opening times. (2026)
Admission details can be found on the garden's website.
Nominated charity: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries.

Description: At almost eight acres in size, Gordon Castle has one of the oldest and largest walled gardens in Britain. Lovingly restored to its former glory with a modern design by award-winning designer Arne Maynard, this beautiful garden is overflowing with vegetables, fruit, herbs, and cut flowers. The on-site cafe has a ‘Plant, Pick, Plate’ ethos using wonderful fresh produce grown in the garden. There is a children's natural play area and shop.

Directions: The main entrance is at the western end of the village of Fochabers, just off the A96, nine miles east of Elgin and 12 miles west of Keith.

Other details: Café open Wednesday to Sunday.

Ruthven Cottage Hardy Plant Nursery•Delnies,NairnOpen by arrangement 1 April-30 September admission by donationT:07874 7...
16/05/2026

Ruthven Cottage Hardy Plant Nursery•Delnies,Nairn

Open by arrangement 1 April-30 September admission by donation

T:07874 779705

Description: The garden has exciting interest all year round. It features several large colourful herbaceous borders and many of the plants are sold at the nursery. The naturalistic style of planting with grasses and perennials looks good from late spring to late summer. There is also a pond, greenhouse and chickens.
Directions: From Inverness take the A96 to Nairn, Ruthven Cottage is on your left just before the Sandown Road Crossroads. From Nairn the entrance is on your right off the A96. Ruthven Cottage is at the end of the lane.

BURGIE ARBORETUMBetween Forres and Elgin IV36 2QUBLUEBELLS and NEW PLANTING 1 January - 31 December, 8am - 5pm (2026)Adm...
13/05/2026

BURGIE ARBORETUM

Between Forres and Elgin IV36 2QU

BLUEBELLS and NEW PLANTING

1 January - 31 December, 8am - 5pm (2026)
Admission by donation.
Nominated charity: World Horse Welfare 30% & Sandpiper Trust 30%.
Description: A rare opportunity to see a sizeable woodland garden/arboretum in its infancy. It has a good collection of rhododendrons, Sorbus, alder, birch and Tilia but also includes many unusual trees from around the world. The arboretum is zoned into geographic areas and species type. It includes a Japanese Garden, bog garden, bog wood, loch and quarry garden. First created in 2005 and is ongoing. Most plants are grown from hand-collected seed and propagated in the Georgian greenhouse.
Directions: A96 between Forres and Elgin. Four miles east of Forres. Six miles west of Elgin. Sign to Burgie Mains along the A96 is set in wrought iron decorated with horses and cattle. South off the main road and one mile to the Woodland Garden car park.

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