Orkney Garden Festival

19/06/2026

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A 150-year-old walled garden in Orkney’s West Mainland, which provides a unique micro climate against the windy, coastal conditions. The ‘gardens within gar ...

15/06/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
JULY 12
POP UP OPEN GARDEN
at Kierfiold House
One last opening to honour Euan Smith and the joy the garden brought to both he and Fiona.
Details to follow

10/06/2026

FIRST GARDEN OF THE SEASON THIS SUNDAY!!
JUNE 14! LOCHVIEW GARDENS! NEW GARDEN FOR 2026!!

DIRECTIONS: Google 'Lochview Appartment KW17 2NL' and the exact location will be shown. Parking in designated area only.

Situated on the edge of the Swannay Loch, a tranquil and secluded garden filled with a variety of colourful and fragrant hardy plants in stunning combinations. The garden is complemented by views of the loch and surrounding countryside.

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Scotland's Gardens Scheme opens gardens for charity raising funds through garden gate tickets, plant sales and teas. Beautiful Scottish gardens to visit and explore. Open gardens throughout Scotland. Best gardens in Scotland. Hidden gardens.

03/06/2026

PLEASE PASS THE WORD!!

Tucked behind the house, at the centre of the village, you will find a small apothecary garden, each plant a familiar companion and herbal ally. With a circular ...

03/06/2026

The Apothecary Garden entry will be using online booking for timed ticket entry!! Please use the link and BOOK SOON! It is already June, even if it doesn't feel like it yet!

Tucked behind the house, at the centre of the village, you will find a small apothecary garden, each plant a familiar companion and herbal ally. With a circular ...

27/04/2026

Wonderful article about Orkney’s own Vik Bennett. This gifted writer and creative gardener will be opening her garden this June as part of this year’s Orkney garden festival. Stay tuned for more information as we will be doing timed entry for her garden as it is very small and she can only accommodate a few visitors at a time.
Congratulations Vik on your new book!

After her sister died, Victoria Bennett left Cumbria for the remote Scottish archipelago, where she learned to go with the ebb and flow of life

07/04/2026

Stay tuned to hear from all of the gardens set to open this year!

Rousay gardener Lisa Croft joins Cameron for the first Monday gardening spot of the lighter months. Lisa organises the Orkney Garden Festival.

02/04/2026

Listen on Monday morning’s BBC Radio 4 Orkney show for news about garden broadcasts for this season!

16/03/2026

Mark your calendars! More info to follow.
PLEASE book tickets For Rousay ferry foot passsengers ahead of time!

23/09/2025

IT IS THAT TIME AGAIN!
LOOKING FOR GARDENS TO OPEN IN 2026
PLEASE PM ME