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1ST FEBRUARY TO 15TH MARCH 2010
From the Latin name meaning `milk flower`, these tiny green and white flowers are amongst the first blossoms to emerge in the new year. In the mid 19th century soldiers in the Crimean War brought them back from the battlefields to plant in their gardens. Today they thrive throughout Scotland, in gardens, damp woods and on river banks. VisitScotland has teamed up with Scotland's Garden Scheme, the National Trust for Scotland, Dobbies and gardens around the country to bring you the second Scottish Snowdrop Festival. So between 1st February and 15th March 2010, find time to head outdoors and marvel at these floral gems in the clear winter light. At locations throughout Scotland, you’ll find snowdrop after snowdrop, bringing brightness and magic to your day.
Perthshire gardens and woodlands with good snowdrops are listed below.
Birks of Aberfeldy
Spectacular waterfalls in a dramatic wooded gorge made famous by national bard, Robert Burns. A narrow path follows a circular route. Spring flowers and woodland birds. Open daily dawn - dusk (free entry).
Black Spout Wood
Spring brings snowdrops and wood anemones to the oak woodland floor. Easy waymarked paths, tumbling burns and a mighty waterfall - The Black Spout! For more information visit the Pitlochry VIC. Open daily dawn - dusk (entry free).
Blair Castle Gardens
Enjoy the seasonal delight of snowdrops in bloom on a walk around the castle grounds. A gentle meandering route passes through the Hecules Garden and weaves along to St Brides Kirk. The walk also includes access to two new paths. Open daily 9:30am - 2:30pm (Adults: £4.75, Families: £11, special rates available for groups of 12 or more people).
Cluny House Gardens
Experience this exceptional woodland garden with massive Wellingtonias, Red squirrels, snowdrops and snowflakes, erythronium, trillium and early primulas. Cluny is a treat not to be missed. Open 20 February - 14 March 10:00am - 4:00pm (£4.00).
Glendoick Gardens
Woodland gardens, banks of snowdrops, aconites and cyclamen, early rhododendrons, Daphne, Viburnum etc. Tickets purchased at Glendoick Garden Centre. Café and plant sales at garden centre. Open Monday15 February - Friday19 February and Monday 22 February - Friday 26 February, 10am - 4pm (Entry £4).
Innerpeffray Library and Chapel
A tranquil woodland garden with views over River Earn. Explore Chapel churchyard and browse in the 18 century library - special exhibition of gardening books. Open from 27 February. Wed - Sat 10am -12:45; 14:00-16:45; Sun 14:00-16:00 (Adult: £5.00 donation, Child: free).
Kilbryde Castle
Drifts of snowdrops by the Ardoch burn and in woodlands. Steep paths. Open Sunday 28 February 1:00pm - 4:00pm (£3.00).
Rossie House
Carpets of snowdrops in glorious surroundings. Open Thursday 18 February, 2pm - 5pm (Entry £4).
Scone Palace
Tracts of snowdrops within the grounds of Scone Palace. Beautiful woodland walks and historic grounds. Many varieties of snowdrops set against towering conifers. Over 100 acres of gardens. Old servant's Hall Coffee Shop, Gift and Food Shops open. Open 20, 21, 26,27 & 28 February 11am - 4pm (Adults: £4.80, Concessions: £4.20).
The Linns
Specialist collection of snowdrops. 3½ acres of woodland and herbaceous garden. Open by arrangement 1 February - 11 March (£3.00).
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