Geilston is a diverse 10 acre garden, intimate and tranquil but packed with a variety of horticultural delights.
The ornamental walled garden has wonderful spring displays of azaleas, and a long traditional herbaceous border. The restored Mackenzie & Moncur glasshouse and unique potting shed with a secret window overlooking the Geilston Burn are not to be missed.
The magical woodland garden has a waterfall, bridges over the burn and mossy paths winding through beautiful shrubs. In spring, the woods are carpeted with bluebells and wood anemones.
A huge productive kitchen garden provides inspiration for home growers; a wide variety of vegetables and soft fruit is on sale from July to October.
Geilston has the secluded appeal of a private garden. Quirky surprises await around every corner: discover the marriage well, the cherub birdbath and the dipping tank.

How to find us

Road: on A814 at west end of Cardross; see NTS website for further details
Train: Cardross station in village (1 mile)
Bus: Bus stop at end of drive
Cycle rack at car park

Location

Awards

Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Award, VisitScotland 4 Star Grading

Highlights

• 200 year old ornamental walled garden with glasshouse and potting shed
• Productive kitchen garden with seasonal produce for sale
• Spring bulbs: daffodils and bluebells
• Wide variety of rhododendrons and azaleas
• Children's rustic play area and garden games

Guided tours

Tours for groups by prior arrangement.For group tour ideas see our new website for exclusive trade offers, rates and ticket options, unique experiences and suggested itineraries. If you are a travel operator please contact our central Travel Trade department with all enquiries, bookings, and any other requirements like catering or bespoke tours - [email protected] or telephone: +44 (0) 131 458 0204.
For general groups (clubs, friends, and parties) contact the properties direct for information, private tours and other special arrangements.

Group visits

For group tour ideas see our new website for exclusive trade offers, rates and ticket options, unique experiences and suggested itineraries. If you are a travel operator please contact our central Travel Trade department with all enquiries, bookings, and any other requirements like catering or bespoke tours - [email protected] or telephone: +44 (0) 131 458 0204.
For general groups (clubs, friends, and parties) contact the properties direct for information, private tours and other special arrangements.

Promotional Themes

• Herbaceous Borders & Plantings
• Woodland Gardens
• Water Gardens
• Edible Gardens and Vegetables in Season
• Autumn Colour
• Daffodil Displays
• Bluebell Displays
• Walled Garden