Castles & Gardens:  

Castles and gardens are inseparable. There are many  magnificent stately homes open to the public.

Culzean Castle, south of Ayr,  is one of Scotland's best loved Castles, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Culzean Experience

Drumlanrig Castle, near Thornhill, , ancient Douglas stronghold and Dumfriesshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry.
Drumlanrig Castle

Kelburn Castle, near Largs, the home of the Earls of Glasgow, is in a commanding position, beside a spectacular glen and waterfall, half a mile from the sea.
Kelburn Castle

Brodick Castle, Isle of Arran, An elegant country mansion with important collections.
Brodick Castle

Mountstuart, Isle of Bute, a Gothic palace which fused powerful architecture with intricate details and lavish designs.
Mount Stuart

There are many more smaller castle’s each with it’s own particular charm.

Scotland's premier garden, the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh also encompasses
Logan Botanic Garden, which lies at the south-western tip of Scotland, and is unrivalled as the country’s most exotic garden.
Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh

There are several excellent gardens in and around Glasgow including the Botanic Gardens.
Botanic Gardens Glasgow

Also Greenbank garden (NTS)
Greenbank Gardens

Enjoy the sweeping lawns and sculptured hedges, and relax in the walled garden of Finlaystone House, near Langbank.
Finlaystone House

Castle Kennedy, Dunragit, has something exciting to see in all months of the year like the impressive display of Rhododendrons and azalias in the spring.
Castle Kennedy, Dunragit

Glenwhan Gardens, Dunragit, has 12 acres of beautiful gardens, lochs, pathways and vistas.
Glenwhan Gardens, Dunragit

Threave garden, (NTS), near Castle Douglas, is a 64-acre ornamental garden with interest throughout the year from a large and varied plant collection and landscape features. A Scottish Baronial House open to the public. 1500-acre estate with way marked trails, bird hides, and a wild fowl sanctuary.
Threave Gardens