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Branklyn Garden, Perth - Described as 'the finest two acres of private garden in the country'.
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The Perthshire Gardens Collection

Hercules Garden, Blair Castle
The fertile soil and gentle climate of Perthshire have long inspired botanists, gardeners and horticulturists. That’s why you’ll find some of Britain’s most colourful gardens here – from small, privately-owned and lovingly-tended gardens full of specialist plants and flowers, to sumptuous, formal gardens in the grounds of stately homes.

The Perthshire Gardens Collection, which now includes gardens in Angus & Fife, brings together 11 spectacular examples of the gardener’s art that combine native Scottish plants with rare and exotic species from all over the world. From wild woodlands to formal gardens and from heathers to Himalayan treasures, you’ll find them all in the Perthshire Gardens Collection.

Group Bookings

Each of the gardens offers a particular welcome to groups, with specially discounted admission rates and flexible opening times to cater for your group's needs. Many also offer a range of tailor-made tours. So whether you're looking to browse the gardens at your own pace, or to learn more about a particular species or pick up horticultural tips in the company of the owner or Head Gardener, the information on the following pages will help you plan a memorable day out. To make your booking, simply get in touch with the `Groups Contact` at the garden of your choice.

In Perthshire we are passionate about gardens - come and share our passion in the Perthshire Gardens Collection.
Drummond Castle Gardens - one of the finest formal gardens in Europe

Branklyn Garden, Perth
Cambo Gardens, Fife
Cluny House Gardens, by Aberfeldy *
Drummond Gardens, by Crieff
Glamis Castle Gardens, Angus
Glendoick Gardens, by Perth
Hercules Garden at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl
Pitmuies (House of), Angus
Scone Palace Gardens, by Perth
Explorers Garden, Pitlochry
University of Dundee Botanic Garden, Dundee

If you enjoy visiting gardens, you may also find the following website of interest www.gardens-of-argyll.co.uk
 
PERTHSHIRE - BIG TREE COUNTRY
Perthshire has a unique woodland heritage
While you're exploring the Perthshire Gardens Collection why not discover the magic of Perthshire's woodland heritage?
Perthshire is known as Big Tree Country and the area boasts some of the most remarkable trees and woodlands of anywhere in Europe, with most sites free of charge and open all year round. You'll find a host of options for enjoying the great outdoors such as walking, cycling and wildlife watching.

For more information, pick up a Big Tree Country brochure from any VisitScotland Information Centre in Perthshire or visit the website at www.perthshirebigtreecountry.co.uk
The widest conifer in Britain at Cluny Gardens
Scottish Plant Hunters' Garden, Pitlochry
Glendoick has a fine collection of rhododendrons
University of Dundee Botanic Garden
Buy tickets from any Perthshire Tourist Information Centre
Visit the National Heather Collection at Cherrybank
Branklyn Garden, Perth

Parterre at Drummond Gardens, near Crieff
Sorbus at Glendoick Gardens, near Perth
Beech leaves in autumn sunshine in Perthshire Big Tree Country
 

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