Logan, a substation of Edinburgh Botanic Garden, is a plantsman’s paradise. More than 40% of the plants derive from the southern hemisphere and are to be found in few other gardens in Britain.
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Edzell Castle
Located approximately 2 miles West of Edzell. The beautiful pleasance, a walled garden was built by Sir David Lindsay in 1604; the heraldic and symbolic sculptures are unique in Scotland, and the flower-filled recesses in the walls add to the outstanding formal garden, which also has a turreted garden house. Read more [...]
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Glenwhan
A beautiful 12 acre hilltop garden overlooking Luce Bay and the Mull of Galloway. Created in 1979, winding paths lead around 2 small lakes. A plantsman’s paradise, full of lovely trees and shrubs, particularly rhododrendrons, rock and water plants. Glenwhan Gardens has been described in Kenneth Cox’s book ‘Scotland for Read more [...]
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Greenbank Garden (NTS)
The attractive 2.5 acre garden indicates how wide a range of ornamental plants, annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees can be grown in the area and is especially relevant to owners of small gardens. If you’re looking for ideas, inspiration and practical tips for your own garden, then a visit to Read more [...]
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Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh was founded in the 17th century on an area the size of a tennis court. It now extends to 31 hectares and there is little you will not find in this large botanic garden. Views of the city skyline from the small hill in the Read more [...]