Garden Visits
This group is linked to the Art Appreciation Group, making visits to various gardens in the summer months instead of visiting museums.
Visits are usually on the Second Wednesday of the month.
2023
10 May - Dr Neil's Garden, Duddingston, Edinburgh
14 Jun - The Potting Shed, Broughton, Biggar
12 Jul - Greenbank Garden, Clarkston, Glasgow. (National Trust for Scotland)
9 Aug - Helensbank Garden, Kincardine. Open under Scotland's Garden Scheme.
13 Sep - Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
2024
14 May - Falkland Palace & Gardens, Fife (National Trust for Scotland)
Home to the oldest real or royal tennis court in Britain (built for James V), an ancient orchard with a wildflower meadow, and a physic garden with Renaissance-era herbal remedies. The extensive formal garden was designed by Percy Cane.
Entrance (palace & garden) £14 concession, free for NTS members.
12 Jun - Stobshiel House Gardens, Humbie, E. Lothian. Open under Scotland's Garden Scheme.
There are four main areas: the walled garden, the shrubbery, the pond and lawns, and the woodland. The garden has an extensive collection of shrubs and mature trees. Entrance £6 - cash please. (Nominated charity: Fostering Compassion)
10 Jul - Cowden Japanese Garden, nr. Dollar, Clackmannanshire. The garden was built in the early 20th Century for Scottish adventurer Ella Christie by Japanese garden designer Taki Handa. It was vandalised in the 1960s, and opened to the public in 2018 following restoration. Timed entry £9.25.
14 Aug - Amisfield Walled Garden, Haddington, E. Lothian
This 18th century garden - one of the largest walled gardens in Scotland - is being restored and developed as a community garden by the Amisfield Preservation Trust, with volunteers. It provides a venue for education and training for people of all abilities. Free entrance.
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All visits are from 2-4pm, and there is usually an opportunity to meet up for a light lunch beforehand. Transport is not provided, but car sharing is encouraged and lifts can usually be arranged with mutually convenient pickup points.
Although there is one main Group Leader a number of visits are organised by other group members, it has been found this arrangement works very well and eases pressure on the Leader.
For further information about this group, please contact a Group Leader on 01501 763839 or 07526 771474.