Gardens of Perthshire and the Scone Palace Garden Fair29th May 2025
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Summary
Join us as we visit some of the most notable gardens in Perthshire from the formal gardens of Drummond Castle to the oriental inspired Japanese Garden at Cowden, near Dollar. Each garden brings a sense of tranquillity set in some of the most picturesque countryside in Scotland. The highlight of our tour is a day spent at the marvellous Scone Palace Garden Fair, where we can not only enjoy some informative talks from guest speakers as well as TV presenter and Scone Palace’s very own Brian Cunningham we can enjoy a wander through the vast gardens and the magnificent palace itself.
What to Expect
• Enjoy a full day at the Scone Palace Garden Fair
• The splendid formal gardens of Drummond Castle
• Visit the restored Japanese Gardens at Cowden
Departure Routes
| Location | Pickup Time | Dropoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| To be advised | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| Glasgow, Bus stop on North Hanover Street, opposite Queen Street Station | 08:00 | 15:00 |
| Edinburgh, Outside reception of the Marriott Hotel, Glasgow Road | 09:10 | 13:50 |
| Dunfermline, Halbeath Park & Ride, Junction 3, M90 | 09:40 | 13:20 |
| Kinross, Moto Services, M90 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Perth, Broxden Park & Ride, A93 (OUTBOUND ONLY - No return to Perth) | 10:30 |
** 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. **
Day by Day Itinerary
Branklyn Garden
We depart from our designated pick up point and head for our first visit to Branklyn Garden, a haven of peace and colour on the outskirts of Perth. Begun in 1922, on a south-facing slope with acid soil, the garden represents a wonderful collection of woodland plants along the winding paths. A popular area is the Chinese Hillside which provides a showcase to the historic and contemporary Chinese plant collections, with the largest collection of Chinese-origin plants in cultivation. Other highlights include the world-famous Rock Garden, a new Centenary Alpine Crevice Garden and the Scottish Heath Garden with its native wonders. It also holds several National Collections of plants, including Meconopsis and Cassiope.
Meals includedDinner
