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What to do and see in Scotland, United Kingdom: The Best Gardens
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1. Princes Street Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,323 reviews
Reviewed By wanderlustsurvivor
This large and beautiful park is situated perfectly in town, and large enough to stroll for hours and wander, or sit on a bench, or by the fountain, etc. Would have liked to spend more time here.
2. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,564 reviews
The Botanics offers visitors peace and tranquility amongst its stunning 72 acres in Edinburgh city centre. Founded in 1670, the Garden is acknowledged to be one of the finest in the world.
Reviewed By N8766KRmarkh - Chippenham, United Kingdom
enjoyed a leisurely stroll with friends who were visiting from the south west. it was a lovely day which helps. Free to enter, really well maintained, lots to look at , easy access, coffee at east gate, food in the restaurant across the gardens which offers a visitor centre and shop that sells plants (which are probably superb but a little pricey!)
3. Inverness Botanic Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 624 reviews
Opened in 1993 by Prince Edward, Inverness Botanic Gardens, formerly Inverness Floral Hall & Gardens, are an oasis of calm and beauty within walking distance of the city centre. With each new season the outside gardens are an explosion of colour and texture, and borders are planted to demonstrate a wide variety of plants and growing conditions. The impressive glasshouses reveal the drama of plant diversity ranging from the tropical rainforests to arid, heat scorched desert.
Reviewed By valt644 - County Durham, United Kingdom
Visited last Sunday. Free to enter but made a donation. Took about an hour to wander round. Beautiful plants and flowers, the colours were still very vibrant and especially loved the dahlias which were glorious. Also loved the bug hotel. A lovely place to visit.
4. Duthie Park Winter Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,035 reviews
Reviewed By 153davym - Falkirk District, United Kingdom
Decided to visit the Glass Houses here at Duthie Park. Amazing with beautiful displays indoors and a great show of colour with a Tropical glass house and Cactus house. Easy to get to however parking may be an issue as this place is very popular. Great coffee shops too, to enjoy after your visit and chill out.
5. Johnston Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By elainer152 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Can’t believe I’ve never visited these gardens before!! My favourite season is Autumn and boy does this park have an explosion of Autumn colours to feast on..I highly recommend taking a gentle stroll around to enjoy the beauty of it..don’t forget your camera
6. Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,177 reviews
This unique glasshouse located in the Botanic Gardens is a familiar landmark in Glasgow.
Reviewed By Travel322932
Glasgow Botanic Garden is an eight-acre area in the West End of Glasgow with beautiful parkland, wooded areas and a number of vast glasshouses with a huge selection of plants from all over the world. The largest of these is the Kibble Palace, a magnificent circular structure with regularly spaced seating benches. Honestly, the ambiance inside is incredibly peaceful and a stunning and huge variety of plants fill the high ceilinged space with an awesome display of nature. The other very large glasshouses contain specimens of plants you couldn't experience without visiting a tropical rain forest and it really does give an appreciation of the value of the natural plant world. The exterior grounds are immaculately maintained and include a historical section of roses introduced to Britain from the 15th century to the present day all easily accessed via a network of pathways. I'm a wheelchair user and there was virtually no area of the gardens that I could not easily access and disabled parking, although not specifically marked, is available. Vehicles displaying valid disabled badge are allowed to park on the main roadway within the park adjacent to the glasshouses There is an exquisite cafeteria in the grounds serving a selection of excellent hot and cold foods and every member of staff throughout the gardens are very friendly and are all very knowledgeable, approachable and helpful. To conclude, I would highly recommend Glasgow Botanic Gardens for a relaxed and very interesting day out.
7. Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By JasonD476 - Muncie, United States
This was our first stop in our Tour of Scotland. The guide was really great and really made the castle come to life. The castle itself was fascinating with many great portraits and interesting architecture. Really set the tone for our visit to Scotland.
8. Abbotsford House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,063 reviews
Abbotsford is the extraordinary home of the 19th century novelist and ‘Great Scott’ who popularised tartan, saved the Scottish banknote and rediscovered his country’s Crown Jewels. In 2021-2022 Scotland celebrates the 250th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott. Visit Abbotsford during this special occasion to meet the man behind the monument, whose imagination and patriotism shaped the Scotland of today. Discover a treasure trove of fascinating objects which inspired his greatest poems and novels. Learn about Scott's life, browse the gift shop, enjoy seasonal food in our cafe or simply relax in the beautiful formal gardens and tranquil woodlands.
Reviewed By captcalculus
if you're anywhere near Melrose. Fascinating house of Sir Walter Scott with an excellent hand-held audio guide that allows you to wander through at your own pace, providing optional commentary on additional items in each room/area. Also, the gardens are quite nice, even in September. I am one of those driven people who like to get in and get out, but even so, we spent close to 3 hours here. Don't miss.
9. Inveraray Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,240 reviews
Inveraray Castle is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll and their young family. Ancestral home of Clan Campbell. Iconic visitor attraction on the West coast of Scotland.
Reviewed By Marls1234
I had an amazing time at Inveraray Castle. All staff were lovely, the gardens were magnificent, the castle itself is a fantastic historical gem and the scones in the tea room are to die for. Notably, my guide Bridget was extremely informative and her bubbly personality absolutely made our day. Thank you Bridget.
10. Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 937 reviews
The quintessential Victorian ‘Highland’ estate, Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park on the Isle of Arran is the perfect place for a family day out.Dramatically set against the backdrop of Goatfell mountain, the grand red sandstone Scottish baronial-style castle has stunning views over Brodick Bay to the Firth of Clyde. The grounds and surrounds are worthy of a visit alone – from the W A Nesfield-influenced landscaped gardens to the woodland trails, wildlife ponds and waterfalls, there’s plenty to explore outdoors in Britain’s only island country park. Brodick Castle is packed full of treasures too – it’s renowned for its impressive collections of period furniture, silverware, porcelain, paintings and sporting trophies.
Reviewed By rpeters6428
The castle was lovely, it had a lot of historical information, but also some fun for kids. The grounds were beautiful, and there was a lot to explore! This included a "fairy trail" where they've set up small houses for magical creatures to live in, and also a red squirrel viewing hut, where you can try to spot red squirrels. Great day out, worth the money, beautiful views.
