Dumfries and Galloway has over 30 ghardens and nurseries to delight the visitor.
Dumfries & Galloway possesses
some of the loveliest gardens in Scotland, both large and
small, along with a wide range of specialist nurseries
which, together provide a mecca for the garden lover.The
region is blessed by a mild oceanic climate, a product
of the warming influence of the Gulf Stream.Through the
work of the School of Practical Gardening at Threave, Dumfries & Galloway
continues to contribute to international horticulture.
With over 30 specialist gardens and nurseries of varying sizes, Dumfries & Galloway is certain to give inspiration to any garden lover.
Thanks to the balmy breezes of the Gulf Stream, travelling from the Gulf of Mexico to wash over the region's 200 miles of coastline, you'll find that palm trees flourish along Dumfries & Galloway's western coasts and a host of plants revel in the warm ocean air.
Blessed with a climate such as this, the gardens of Dumfries & Galloway are some of Scotland's very best. Tropical or formal gardens, walled gardens or those with sea views; gardens giving glorious settings for castles, stately homes or historic houses - all will inspire your own horticultural endeavours.
Better still, you can take home your own piece of Dumfries & Galloway from one of the many and varied nurseries.
Stocking rare and unusual plants, you're sure to find something special to complement your floral displays at home and some fabulous reminders of our wonderful horticultural heaven to keep you going until your next visit.
Drumlanrig
Gardens Scotland
Drumlanrig Castle. Gardens
of Scotland, In
order to make it more visible from the Castle and Gardens,
the first work carried out was to mark and fell the mostly
self-seeded Birch, Hazel and Willow which obscured the
view on to the bottom of the Cascade from the side of the
Marrburn.
Cally
Gardens Scotland
in Gatehouse of Fleet. This 2.7
acre walled garden was built in the 1770's to provide
fruit and vegetables for Cally House, former seat of
the Murray-Usher family and now a hotel. Cally
Gardens (adjacent to Cally Pallace Hotel) Gatehouse
of Fleet. 01557 815029. Admission £2.50 under
13 free Gardens of Scotland.
Elizabeth
MacGregor's Nursery at Ellenbank. Classic
cottage garden plants grown at Ellenbank are sent to
keen gardeners and public gardens all over the UK and
abroad. Plants for sale include a large collection
of Violas, old favourites and new varieties, some first
raised on site.
Ellenbank, Tongland Road, Kirkcudbright. 01557 330620
admission Free Gardens of Scotland,
Gardens Scotland
Woodfall,
known as Galloway's "Secret Garden", is an atmospheric
18th Century walled garden. The walls and surrounding woodland
provide shelter and give a sense of security, serenity
and seclusion. Woodfall Gardens is situated
near the village of Glasserton, in Galloway. The cottage
and gardens were built on the orders of Admiral Keith Stewart,
the second surviving son of the 6th Earl of Galloway, was
given possession of the 2000 acres comprising the Barony
of Glasserton in 1767. He built a new house, brought in
English farm workers with all the new technology of the
time, built a square of elegant farm buildings, and established
the parklands, woodlands and garden. Gardens
of Scotland, Scottish Garden The walls still stand today, containing an estimated 1.5
million hand-made bricks. They enclose an area of about
3 acres, divided by internal walls of similar height into
3 separate one-acre gardens. Gardens of
Scotland, Garden Holidays
Dildawn.
This new nursery and garden set in a delightful Victorian
walled garden offers the visitor an exciting and unusual
selection of specimen trees, shrubs and species rhododendron
all grown on site from locally sourced seed and stock.
With limited numbers of rare and hard to obtain specials
this nursery is a must for the plant hunter and all those
wanting that extra something to stand out from the crowd.
Find everything from Abies balsamea (Balsam fir) to Ziziphus
jujuba (jujube) not to mention 300 other species of trees,
shrubs and perennial plants inc. Tree of Heaven, Indian
Bean Tree, Katsura, Kashmir rowan, Tongi bottle
brush, Salal, and the Blue passion flower. Our expanding
Rhododendron
Telephone: 01556 680357 The nursery is located in The Walled
Garden, Dildawn Estate, Bridge of Dee, 2 miles South of
Castle Douglas. The Garden and nursery is open from March
15- October 31. Thurs, Fri and Sat 10am-6pm. Free
Cairnsmore
Nursery just outside Castle Douglas.
Our aim is to provide our customers with a range
of hardy plants, including something a little bit
different, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
The nursery offers an eclectic collection of plants
that we have selected to withstand the rigours of
the local climate, including shrubs, herbaceous perennials,
rhododendrons and azaleas. Cairnsmore nursery,
Chapmanton Road, Castle Douglas. 01556 504819 admission
Free. Gardens of Scotland, Scottish
Garden holidays
Elmlea
Plants - We are a small, family run
nursery located in Old Minnigaff, specialising in
herbaceous perennials and grasses. As a small nursery
we aim to provide a friendly, personal service, and
a range of plants for all soil types and seasons.Our
nursery is small but we have a large constantly evolving
garden where visitors can see mature specimens of
many of the plants we offer for sale.
Elmlea Plants, Old Minnigaff, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire
DG8 6PX
Telephone: 01671 402514 Turn off A75 at junction for Minnigaff.
Follow the road for 1.5 miles and turn right (signposted
RSPB Bird Reserve) immediately before the Cree bridge.
March-October 10am-5pm Closed Mondays (no web site)
Buckland
plants is a small friendly, family run
nursery, with a growing reputation for helpful advice
and an exceptional range of desirable, hard to find
bulbs and perennials. Visitors are welcome during
opening hours whether it is just to browse or to
seek out some of the many choice plants we have available.
If you are new to gardening we are happy to help
and will advise which plants will thrive in your
particular conditions. Even the most experienced
and knowledgeable gardeners are sure to find something
new and out of the ordinary. The large and ever growing
range of border and woodland perennials are described
in our mail order catalogue which is available at
the nursery. Gardens
of Scotland, Scottish GardenBuckland Plants, B727 (Kirkcudbright to Gelston road)
, nr Whinnieliggate. DG6 4XP 01557 331323. Admission
Free. Gardens of Scotland,
Garden Holidays
Dunskey
Gardens is a charming and tranquil
18th century walled garden with plants both familiar
and rare. Working with historic glasshouses with fruits
and exotics. Developing woodland gardens with lochside
views and ritch native flora. Tearoom. 1 mile from
Portpatrick, Stranraer. DG9 8TJ tel.01776 810905 Admission £3.50
under 14 £2.50. Gardens of Scotland,
Garden Holidays
Logan
House Garden opened In 2002 to the public
for the first time in many years. Visitors can walk
around this tranquil garden with its rolling lawns
and woodland areas, planted with a fine collection
of ancient and unusual trees and shrubs. Logan House
Garden, Port Logan, Stranraer. Tel 01483 225436Gardens of Scotland, Scottish Garden Holidays
Logan
Botanic Garden. At the south-west tip
of Scotland lies Lodan Botanic Garden. Unrivalled as
the country's most exotic garden. With a mild climate
washed by the Gulf stream, a remarkable collection
of bizzare and beautiful plants. Port Logan, Stranraer,
DG9 9ND. Tel. 01776 860231 www.rbge.org.uk
Admission Mar to Oct 10am to 6pm £3.50 children £1 Gardens
of Scotland, Garden Holidays
Ardwell
Gardens surround an 18th Century
Country Estate House (which is not open to the public),
with the formal layout of the house blending into the
informality of the wood and shrubberies. The walled
garden grows a large variety of summer bedding plants
and produce, including potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries
and raspberries, all available for purchase.. Ardwell Gardens are open
daily from:
1 March to 30 September, 10am to 5pm 10 miles south
of Stranraer DG9 9LY Tel. 01776 860227 Admission: £3
under 14 free.
Castle
Kennedy and Lochinch Gardens. The gardens
are extensively landscaped with terraces, mounds and
avenues, all of which were created by men and horses,
and extend to more than 30 hectares. I hope you will
enjoy using this site, and that you will find the gardens
interesting. You may even wish to plan a visit to the
gardens when you are next in the South West of Scotland.
The gardens are 4 miles east of stranraer on A75. DG9 8BX
Tel. 01776 702024
Barwinnock
herbs. Barwinnock herb nursery grows culinary
herbs, medicinal plants, fragrant leaf plants and wildflowers
using organic gardening principles.
Plants are available by mail order or by visiting the herb
garden at Barwinnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. There are plants
for herbal remedies, gourmet cooking or for dyes, cosmetics
and potpourri.
Barwinnock Herbs Barrhill
Ayrshire
KA26 0RB
Tel. 01465 821338 Garden Holidays
Galloway
House Gardens In early spring the gardens
burst into life. The snowdrops are first (more
than 20 varieties), followed by daffodils, bluebells
and the extensive collection of species rhododendra
and azaleas. Later, as the canopy of the soaring
beech trees begins to close, the gardens turn to
shaded splendour with lofty Douglas firs reaching
skywards, and trees such as Davidia, Eucryphia and
the mighty oaks coming into their own.Tel. 1988 600680
Garlieston, Newton Stewart Gardens of Scotland,
Scottish Garden
Wigtownshire DG8 8HF Gardens of Scotland,
Scottish Garden
The gardens are open from 1 March to 31 October
from 10am – 5pm.
Garden Holidays, Gardens Scotland
Broughton
House residence of well known Scottish
artist E A Hornel, one of the ‘Glasgow Boys’.
Today, you can admire his paintings and those of his
fellow artists throughout the house and gallery. From
the studio follow your gaze out into the enchanting
garden, where you too may find inspiration in the light
falling across the Dee. 12 High Street, Kirkcudbright.
DG6 4JX. Tel/Fax: (01557) 330437
2005:
GARDEN only: 1 Feb to 31 Mar, daily 11-4. HOUSE and GARDEN:
1 Apr to 30 Jun and 1 Sep to 31 Oct, daily 12-5; 1 Jul
to 31 Aug, daily 10-5. Gardens
of Scotland, Garden Holidays
Threave
Gardens - Threave’s spectacular
gardens have been created over the years by students
of the Trust’s School of Practical Gardening.
The gardens are constantly evolving to suit the needs
of the school but they’re open all year giving
interest from season to season. Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway,
DG7 1RX.
Tel (01556) 502575; Gardens of Scotland,
Garden Holidays
Mill
Plant Nursery. The picturesque 7.5
acre site includes a stock garden and ongoing landscaping
projects as well as an artists studio. The nursery
specialises in hardy perennials, also a good stock
of specimen shrubs and trees. Address
Mill Plant Nursery Craigdarroch, Moniaive, Thornhill DG3
4JA
Telephone: 01848 200673 Location: 1.25 miles out of Moniaive
on the B729 Ayr road Open: Easter-30 September, Tues-Thurs
2.30pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm, Public Holiday Mondays 11am-4pm..
Admission: Free
Drumlanrig
Castle garden Extensive parkland containing
children's adventure woodland playground. Historical
gardens now being restored to original 18th century
plans. Plant Centre and restored Victorian Greenhouse.
Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill, DG3 4AQ Dumfriesshire,
Scotland. Drumlanrig Castle garden is 18 miles north
of Dumfries and 3 miles north west of Thornhill. Opening
Dates and Times: Easter Saturday to end September
Daily Open 11am to 5pm Public Admission:
Adult £3.00 Gardens Scotland,
Garden Holidays
Gowanbrae -
After qualifying in horticulture, the owner Robert Lyle
spent several years working in the industry before setting
up his own nursery business in 1992. Over this period Gowanbrae
has built up a worthy reputation for the quality and presentation
of its stock. Very much a traditional nursery, visitors
are able to view the display beds and plants at their
various stages of growth.
Gowanbrae Nursery Mainsriddle, by Dumfries DG2 8AG
Telephone: 01387 780273
Location: Seven miles south of New Abbey on A710 coast
road
Open: 10.30am - 5.00pm Tuesday - Sunday. Closed Mondays
Admission: Free
Gardens of Scotland,
Garden Holidays
Crichton
Gardens are a mature landscaped parkland,
extending to 100 acres. Provides the setting for many
magnificent sandstone buildings of high architectural
quality. It also hold the Crichton University campus.
There is a rock garden and an arberetum started in
the early 1900's. It holds a large number of unusual
and striking plants found in this area. Come and enjoy
a walk here.
Crichton gardens. Bankend Rd. Dumfries DG1 4ZE. Tel. 01387
247544. Free.
Craigieburn
Gardens Moffat - Traditional country
garden in idyllic rural setting. The garden is both
relaxed and classic in its layout, but rare and unusual
plants provide drama and interest. Himalayan plants,
meconopsis poppies, primulas, arisaemas and nomocharis,
small rose garden.
Open: 14 April - 30 October
Wed - Sun, 10.30am-6pm.
Tel 01683 221250 Adults £2.50 children under 12 free.
postcode: DG10 9LF
Belhouse
Plants. A delightfully located new
nursery set in three acres near Lockerbie in the heart
of the beautiful Annandale Valley.
Specialising in more unusual varieties of herbaceous perennials
and shrubs, propagated from it’s own stock plants.
These plants are on display in the ever-increasing borders
and island beds, which you are welcome to come and view
at your leisure.
Address
Bellhouse Plant Nursery. Double D, Johnsfield,
Nr Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire. DG11 1SS
Telephone: 01576 204323
Craigadam 4 Star Accommodation
Kirkpatrick Durham, Kirkcudbrightshire
DG7 3HU SCOTLAND.
Email : inquiry@craigadam.com
Tel/Fax : 01556 650233 and 01556 650100.
