Our area includes the whole of NE Scotland from Elgin in the north west to Laurencekirk in the south east. We also have forests on Royal Deeside up as far as Braemar. Visit the coastal woods along the Moray Firth, the wonderful and majestic mountain of Bennachie with...

The gardens at Auchgourish extend to some 10 acres / 4 hectares and the general layout is mainly based on Bio-Geographic regions such as Japan, Himalaya etc. along with Chinese and North American rock gardens. There is also a Scottish Alpine and a Saint Andrew’s...

Travel 10,000 years in one day from the Mesolithic to a Roman Marching Camp, with indoor and outdoor exhibitions, featuring hands on activities, workshops and guided tours everyday, Archaeolink is a dynamic historical experience for all the family. Situated in the...

The Cruickshank Botanic Garden sits in the medieval burgh of Old Aberdeen, between St Machar's Cathedral and King's College. The Garden is in a sheltered situation, about 1ml from the sea, with relatively mild winters and not much frost. It was founded in 1898...

Tay Forest Park includes some of the most scenic areas in Highland Perthshire, where a favourable climate and rich soil have nurtured Scotland's finest forests. Trees have covered this area for thousands of years providing a rich resource for man and a wide range of...

With 40 acres of garden and open estate, choosing a suitable location to enjoy a picnic should not be too difficult!

The Botanic Gardens is known internationally for its impressive glass houses and extensive tropical and temperate plant collections from around the world. A variety of themes of horticultural and botanical interest are found in the grounds as well as attractive walks...

In a magnificent mountainside setting on the Cowal Peninsula lies Benmore, an enchanting Garden steeped in history and surrounded by dramatic scenery. Benmore’s 120 acres boast over 300 species of rhododendron; Bhutanese and Chilean plantings and a spectacular...

Crarae is one of the finest gardens in Scotland for autumn colour. A huge variety of maples, birches and rowans from around the world provide an unparalleled display in September and October.

It’s a garden for gardeners, with a design that looks to the future. From the country’s largest collection of European plants in the Ornamental Garden to the very unusual plants found in the Poison Garden, there’s an enormous variety of plants and trees. Many...