Scotland’s castles boast some of the finest gardens in the world, and gardens open days offer the ideal opportunity to see castles in their settings – often a chance to catch a beautiful view of a rarely seen castle or a ruined fortress in the garden.

These gardens are open on selected dates over the next three months under Scotland’s Gardens Scheme – and we will be adding more openings by castle owners shortly. Follow the links to view the gardens and check out opening times and visiting arrangements.