Days out, Gardens

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Ideal Home Show Scotland

Make your house fantasies a reality with everything you need for redesigning and improving your home. Handy hints and design inspiration, plus an exciting mix of attractions including room sets and a show home.

SECC, Glasgow

Sun 26 May

£12 / 0844 395 4000

Mon 27 May

£12 / 0844 395 4000

Scotland's Gardens Open Day

A chance to take in the different gardens across the country on a special opening day, with activities and special events for visitors.

Brodick Castle & Country Park, Isle Of Arran

Sun 7 Jul

£5.50 (£4.50; Family £15) / 0844 493 2152

  • 10:00 – 16:30

Broughton House & Garden, Kirkcudbright

Thu 13 Jun

£4 / 0844 493 2246

For further information please call 0844 4932246.

  • 18:00 – 21:00

Canna, Isle of Canna

Wed 14 Aug

£3 / 0844 493 2244

  • 10:30 – 16:00

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Gardening Scotland

The national festival of gardening and outdoor living. Alys Fowler, Kate Rushworth and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers join the floral fun for this celebration of the garden. It includes show gardens, bonsai and floral art displays, and a cookery theatre and food fair.

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Fri 31 May

£12–£16 / 0131 333 0965

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 1 Jun

£12–£16 / 0131 333 0965

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 2 Jun

£12–£16 / 0131 333 0965

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Lindores House, Newburgh

Sun 26 May

  • 13:00 – 17:00

Tayport Gardens

Sun 26 May

  • 12:00 – 17:00
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Aultgowrie Mill, Muir of Ord

Sun 26 May

01997 433699

  • 13:00 – 17:00

Sun 4 Aug

01997 433699

  • 13:00 – 17:00

Boreland Open Day

Garden opening.

Boreland

Sun 21 Jul

  • 14:00 – 17:30

Fathers’ Day Stone Carving Workshop

Stone carving demonstrations throughout the day and an all-day bookable workshop as a special Fathers' Day treat for wannabe sculptors.

RHS Garden Wisley, Woking

Sat 15 Jun

Included in admission / 0845 260 9000

All day workshop is £95 with a limited number of places. Please call to book a place, see website for details.

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Sun 16 Jun

Included in admission / 0845 260 9000

All day workshop is £95 with a limited number of places. Please call to book a place, see website for details.

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Kent County Show

'The Garden of England' shows off its best livestock in this three-day showcase. Alongside the critters (including camels!), expect a flower show, food tent, craft show, vintage vehicles and the Kent Spitfire flying overhead.

Kent Showground, Maidstone

Fri 12 Jul

£18–£20 (£11.50–£13; Family £37–£45; Children £5–£6) / 01622 630975

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Sat 13 Jul

£18–£20 (£11.50–£13; Family £37–£45; Children £5–£6) / 01622 630975

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Sun 14 Jul

£18–£20 (£11.50–£13; Family £37–£45; Children £5–£6) / 01622 630975

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Sculptured Landforms Guided Walk in Castle Kennedy Gardens

Join the Head Gardener at Castle Kennedy Gardens and learn about the history and design of these intriguing landforms in Castle Kennedy Gardens.

Castle Kennedy & Gardens, Stranraer

Wed 14 Aug

£2 Plus garden admission / 01776 702024

  • 14:00 – 15:30
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Walled Garden, Perth

Sat 14 Sep

01738 631777

  • 10:00 – 16:00

West of Scotland Highland Cattle Club Show

See the prettiest beasts in the west of Scotland as they enjoy their moment in the spotlight. The judging starts at 11am in the Bothy Field.

Pollok Country Park, Glasgow

Sat 17 Aug

Free / 0141 276 0924

  • 10:00

Woodend House Open Day

Garden opening.

Woodend House

Sun 26 May

01330 822367

  • 13:30 – 16:30

Applecross Heritage Centre

Sun 26 May

01520 744440

  • 11:00 – 21:00

Mon 27 May

01520 744440

  • 11:00 – 21:00

Tue 28 May

01520 744440

  • 11:00 – 21:00
…and 156 more dates until 31 Oct

Attadale Open Day

Garden opening.

Attadale Estate, Strathcarron

Mon 27 May

01520 722603

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Tue 28 May

01520 722603

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Wed 29 May

01520 722603

  • 10:00 – 17:30
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Braco Castle Open Day

Garden opening.

Braco Castle

Sun 26 May

01786 880437

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Mon 27 May

01786 880437

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Tue 28 May

01786 880437

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 156 more dates until 31 Oct

Carolside Open Day

Garden opening.

Carolside, Earlston

Sun 23 Jun

01896 849272

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Wed 26 Jun

01896 849272

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Fri 28 Jun

01896 849272

  • 11:00 – 17:00
…and 16 more dates until 4 Aug

Castle Fraser Open Day

Garden opening.

Castle Fraser, Inverurie

Sun 28 Jul

0844 493 2164

  • 12:00 – 16:30

Corsock House Open Day

Garden opening.

Corsock House, Castle Douglas

Sun 26 May

01644 440250

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Dabton Open Day

Garden opening.

Dabton, Thornhill

Sun 26 May

01848 330467

  • 14:00 – 17:00
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Edzell Castle and Garden, Nr Brechin

Sun 23 Jun

01356 648631

  • 13:00 – 17:00

Garden Party

A traditional British garden party with games, shows, music and activities for all the family.

RHS Garden Wisley, Woking

Sat 29 Jun

Included in admission / 0845 260 9000

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Sun 30 Jun

Included in admission / 0845 260 9000

  • 09:00 – 18:00

Images of a Green Planet: International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition

A selection of winning entries from the world's leading garden photography competition.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0844 557 2686

Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.

Mon 27 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0844 557 2686

Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.

Oldtown of Leys Garden, Inverness

Sun 26 May

Times to be confirmed / 01463 238238

Mon 27 May

Times to be confirmed / 01463 238238

Tue 28 May

Times to be confirmed / 01463 238238

…and 217 more dates until 31 Dec