Scotland: Best of Angus Gardens
1st Jul 2026
Key Highlights
- Historic castles and their fine gardens
- Sweeping views of Montrose Basin, a haven for birds
- Travel into the Angus Glens
- The richly planted borders of the House of Pitmuies
Summary
The rich, fertile soil of Angus provides an ideal environment for gardening, so it’s no surprise that within this historic county in North-East Scotland there is a host of wonderful gardens to be enjoyed.
The House of Pitmuies, with its lavishly planted herbaceous borders, is perhaps the star of the show. We see two grand gardens at Edzell Castle, which features a delightful formal garden, and at Glamis Castle, perhaps better known for its royal connections but home to some lovely grounds. Further highlights include the traditional mixed borders at Dunninald, and Langley Park near Montrose, which features four separate walled gardens along with woodland and wildflowers.
What's included
- Three nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast at the Links Hotel, Montrose.
- Comfortable coaching throughout
- All visits as outlined in the itinerary
- Services of an expert professional tour manager
Meet your tour manager
Brian Sinclair
On leaving school in 1977 I started as an apprentice gardener with Falkirk council. Subsequently I went to college to study horticulture and spent a practical middle year on an apple orchard in the Loire valley, so starting a liking for France and her people. Following this I worked as a practical gardening/arboriculture instructor at several colleges before returning to practical gardening at Inverewe gardens, Threave gardens then as head gardener at House of Dun. I also spent 13 years as head gardener Findrack estate on Deeside before returning to work in France as a gardener for 6 years. Eventually I returned to my native Scotland to be head gardener at Stirling Castle conducting many of the request tours of the grounds and gardens. Through all these years of travelling I've also kept my love for history, hill walking, reading non-fiction and cycling.
Day by Day Itinerary
We depart from our designated pick-ups this morning and head for our first visit, Glamis Castle which has been the ancestral home of the Earls of Strathmore for over 600 years and was the childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. There are superb displays of rhododendrons and azaleas in early summer and a delightful Italian garden filled with the scent of flowers. Lunch is available here (not included).
Meals Included:Dinner
Departure Routes
| Location | Pickup Time | Dropoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow (Bus Stop on North Hanover Street) | 09:00 | 18:45 |
| Edinburgh (Marriott Hotel, Glasgow Road) | 10:15 | 17:30 |
| Dunfermline (Halbeath Park and Ride) | 10:45 | 17:00 |
| Kinross (Moto Services, M90) | 11:15 | 16:30 |
| Perth (Broxden Park & Ride) | 11:45 | 16:00 |
| Dundee (Discovery Point) | 12:15 | 15:30 |
** Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change. Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days prior to departure. **
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