Events
Castle Kennedy Gardens
Scottish Tree Festival – Pumpkin Trail at Castle Kennedy Gardens
October 29th, 2020 - November 1st, 2020Tread the crisp autumn leaves, follow the trail and find the pumpkins in the wonderful and safe surroundings of our spectacular gardens from Saturday the 10th of October until the end of the season, Sunday the 1st of November.
Children are challenged to look for riddles hidden around the Gardens, complete their entry form by colouring in a spooky picture and showing it to the tearoom staff where they will be rewarded with a sweet treat! There is also a competition for the best fancy-dress costume that is worn in the gardens. So get creative and post a picture on Facebook and the winner will receive a special prize!
Scone Palace
Scottish Tree Festival- Tree Tours
October 31st, 2020 - October 31st, 2020Take a tour with head gardener Brian Cunningham around the historical grounds of Scone Palace. Learn about the J C Loudon designed landscape, plant hunter David Douglas whose legacy stands proudly in the grounds taking a walk through the giant spires of the Victorian Pinetum and trees planted by Kings and Queens some 400 years old. We will also take a look at the way trees can be manipulated into boundary hedges, topiary and stylish structures and also how the many leaves help improve our garden soils. Small selection of choice trees suitable for the garden home can be purchased.
Find out more
Hopetoun’s Historic Trees – Nov 01
November 1st, 2020 - November 1st, 2020Available when Hopetoun is normally closed, this Ranger-led walk will guide you through the nature and history of HopetounÕs designed landscape. Look out for wildlife whilst learning about the historical use, folklore and natural history of the specimen trees and plants of the Grounds 144 acres.
Find out more
Cambo Gardens
Wood fired feasts – November
November 1st, 2020 - November 1st, 2020A twinkling evening under the trees to enjoy a feast cooked in our wood fired outdoor oven in celebration of Samhain. Booking essential.
Find out more
Attadale Gardens
Attadale Gardens Tree Tour – Nov 05
November 5th, 2020 - November 5th, 2020Enjoy a leisurely walk round the gardens with the well-informed gardeners and learn more about our trees.
Find out more
Hopetoun’s Historic Trees – Nov 08
November 8th, 2020 - November 8th, 2020Available when Hopetoun is normally closed, this Ranger-led walk will guide you through the nature and history of HopetounÕs designed landscape. Look out for wildlife whilst learning about the historical use, folklore and natural history of the specimen trees and plants of the Grounds 144 acres.
Find out more
Attadale Gardens
Attadale Gardens Tree Tour – Nov 12
November 12th, 2020 - November 12th, 2020Enjoy a leisurely walk round the gardens with the well-informed gardeners and learn more about our trees.
Find out more
Hopetoun’s Historic Trees – Nov 15
November 15th, 2020 - November 15th, 2020Available when Hopetoun is normally closed, this Ranger-led walk will guide you through the nature and history of HopetounÕs designed landscape. Look out for wildlife whilst learning about the historical use, folklore and natural history of the specimen trees and plants of the Grounds 144 acres.
Find out more
Munro's Nurseries
Munro’s Nurseries/Bare rooted Native trees & hedging
November 16th, 2020 - December 1st, 2020Select from our wide range of Native bare root trees and hedging
Find out more
Attadale Gardens
Attadale Gardens Tree Tour – Nov 19
November 19th, 2020 - November 19th, 2020Enjoy a leisurely walk round the gardens with the well-informed gardeners and learn more about our trees.
Find out more