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Gardens in Dumfries & Galloway

Explore Dumfries & Galloway’s glorious gardens and find pristine plant displays, exotic varieties, historic horticulture and some Champion Scottish trees.

looking past the old wall down to the strip of water in Castle Kennedy Gardens

Castle Kennedy Gardens

a statue in Glenwhan Gardens, Dunragit, near Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway

Glenwhan Gardens

the trees, exotic plants and pond in Logan Botanic Gardens, Port Logan

Logan Botanic Gardens

lupins at Threave Gardens

lupins at Threave Gardens

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Scottish Snowdrop Festival

The beautiful gardens of Dumfries & Galloway will amaze you whatever month you visit, but in February and March, you’re in for a special sparkling white treat - the Scottish Snowdrop Festival.

snowdrops

Discover exotic gardens

You’ll be surprised at the remarkable flowers and plants that you can see in Dumfries and Galloway’s gardens.

Logan Botanic Gardens

Follow Scotland’s Garden Route to see spectacular gardens

Discover wonderful gardens as you journey across Scotland’s Garden Route and pick up a Gardens of Galloway Passport to enjoy discounted entry at all of the participating gardens.

A statue in Glenwhan Gardens, Dunragit, near Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway

Discover gardens with unique features

Find gardens in unusual locations and uncover unexpected aspects as you explore some of the region’s most unique horticultural grounds.

Walled Garden at Dunskey Estate

Explore wonderful natural water features

Find some spectacular natural water features in Dumfries & Galloway’s renowned gardens.

Visitors at Glenwhan Gardens, Dunragit

Explore some historic horticulture

See some truly magnificent horticulture and visit some of Dumfries & Galloway’s most historic gardens.

Drumlanrig Castle gardens

Explore some of the region’s acclaimed gardens

Explore Dumfries & Galloway’s prestigious gardens and nurseries to uncover pristine displays and plants from the National Plant Collection.

Threave Gardens

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