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Month: September 2014

Photo Safari & Competition

28/09/2014

Event start: 28/09/2014 - Event end: 28/09/2014

Join our Garden Ranger to learn how to take great photographs.

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Woodland Scavenger Hunt

21/09/2014

Event start: 21/09/2014 - Event end: 21/09/2014

Join our Garden Ranger for this monthโ€™s adventure โ€˜Woodlandsโ€™ theme.

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Late Summer – Guided Walk

10/09/2014

Event start: 10/09/2014 - Event end: 10/09/2014

Join our Head Gardener as he takes you on a tour of the Gardens

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Woodland Scavenger Hunt

07/09/2014

Event start: 07/09/2014 - Event end: 07/09/2014

Join our Garden Ranger for this monthโ€™s adventure โ€˜Woodlandsโ€™ theme.

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    castlekennedygardens

    Guided Walk Today. Departs 10.30am from the Cast Guided Walk Today. 

Departs 10.30am from the Castle ruin. 

Get your last-minute tickets from the entry or online. Link in bio.

 #guidedwalk  #GW241  #springflowers
    ๐—š๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ ๐—ง๐—ผ ๐—š๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„ โ€“ ๐—•๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—บ๐˜€ ๐—š๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—•๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—บ๐˜€.

Last-minute tickets are available. Join us from 10.30am Monday for a glorious wander through the Gardens, featuring what's in bloom at the moment. Then enjoy a free hot drink after your walk. 

Tickets online > www.castlekennedygardens.com or link in bio.

 #guidedwalk  #GW241  #springflowers
    Did you know that our members have already revisit Did you know that our members have already revisited the Gardens almost 1,000 times! Considering we have only been open 66 days that is an astonishing amount of repeat visitors. 

It only takes an average of three visits for your membership to have paid for itself. Plus there are discounts, free tickets, and pre-sale opportunities. 

Head to our website now to sign up > www.castlekennedygardens.com or link in bio.

In the meantime, enjoy these busy bees in our Walled Garden and the relaxing sound of birds.

 #membership  #historical  #scotlandiscalling
    Guided walk next Monday 5 June 10.30am. Blooms Gl Guided walk next Monday 5 June 10.30am.  Blooms Glorious Blooms.

Join us for a guided walk with our former Head Gardener to discover the bursting colour of summer blooms. From Rhododendrons and Azaleas to Champion Trees and exotic shrubs, our Gardens are a hive of activity.  Members receive 10% off. Head to our website for more info.

@discoverscottishgardens RHS - Royal Horticultural Society 

#guidedtour #SummerVibes #peonyflower 

๐Ÿ“ธ Peony Chromatella
    Guided Walk tomorrow! Departs 10.30am. Celebrate Guided Walk tomorrow!  Departs 10.30am.

Celebrate the Scottish Rhododendron Festival by joining our retired Head Gardener on this wonderful tour of the Gardens. Learn about the Gardenโ€™s renowned Rhododendron collection which will be in full bloom, including many original specimens brought to the Gardens by plant collector Sir Joseph Hooker. 

#historical #plantsofinstagram #rhododendron 

@visitscotland @discoverscottishgardens RHS - Royal Horticultural Society
    Attention all cake lovers! ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿ‹ Have you tried Attention all cake lovers! ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿ‹ Have you tried our famous Lemon Drizzle Loaf at the Tea Room this season? 
It's the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, and its zesty flavour and moist texture are sure to leave you wanting more. 

Don't miss out on this delicious and home-baked treat. It's free to come and visit us at the Tea Room. Open 10am to 5pm daily.

#lemondrizzlecake  #tearoom #foodlover
    Looking for some exercise and fresh air? ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŒณ 
Why not take a walk around the Gardens? Our beautiful trails will take you through stunning scenery and provide plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife and take in the sights and sounds of nature. 
Come in the afternoon for #silentspace between 1pm and 4pm when we encourage you to go into the Walled Garden, switch off and reconnect with nature.

Don't forget your camera and share your photos with us by tagging or messaging them to us.

#castlekennedygardens #walkingtrails  #naturephotography
    Guided walk next Monday 29 May. As part of the Sc Guided walk next Monday 29 May.

As part of the Scottish Rhododendron Festival enjoy the Gardenโ€™s renowned Rhododendron collection, including many historical original specimens.

Ticket link in bio or > www.castlekennedygardens.com

@discoverscottishgardens VisitScotland @stranraerdevelopmenttrust 

#scotlandiscalling #springtime #guidedtour
    Looking for a family day out this weekend? ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŒž Why not head to Castle Kennedy Gardens? Our woodland is the perfect place for children to run wild, and our beautiful Gardens are sure to keep the adults entertained too. 

Book your tickets now and make some unforgettable memories. Link in bio.

#springtime  #familydayout #woodlandwalk
    Did you know that Castle Kennedy Gardens is home t Did you know that Castle Kennedy Gardens is home to some incredible wildlife? ๐Ÿฆ”๐Ÿฟ๏ธ๐Ÿธ 
Our beautiful ponds are teeming with frogs, toads and newts, and our woodlands are home to red squirrels and a variety of bird species. 

Come and explore and see what you can spot! 

#sottishanimals  #wildlifephotography  #naturelover 
RHS - Royal Horticultural Society @discoverscottishheritage @stranraerdevelopmenttrust
    Guided Walk Tomorrow! Departs at 10.30am from the Guided Walk Tomorrow!  Departs at 10.30am from the Castle ruin. 
Join one of our Gardening team as they take you on a wonderous tour of Spring colour.  In association with @discoverscottishgardens Scottish Rhododendron Festival.

Tickets link in bio or > www.castlekennedygardens.com

#embothrium  #scottishgardens #guidedtours
    Our hummus platters are homemade with crispy seaso Our hummus platters are homemade with crispy seasonal vegetables, warm toasted pitta bread and of course delicious hummus.

Happy International Hummus Day!
Today join us and millions of people around the world in celebrating their love for hummus. Consume, share, celebrate and profess your love for this special food.

Open 10am to 5pm.

#hummusday #tearoom #veganfood
    The sun is shining and the Gardens are looking bea The sun is shining and the Gardens are looking beautiful โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒน๐ŸŒป 
Why not pack up the family and come and enjoy a day out at Castle Kennedy Gardens?

Our stunning Walled Garden is the perfect place to relax and soak up the sunshine, and there are plenty of beautiful spots to explore.

#springtime  #PicnicDate  #sunnydaysahead
    Guided walk next Monday 15 May. As part of the Sco Guided walk next Monday 15 May. As part of the Scottish Rhododendron Festival, the tour will include highlights of Spring colour.  Members get 10% off all event tickets. 

Tickets link in bio or > www.castlekennedygardens.com

#guidedtour #scotlandiscalling #SpringTime
    Celebrate the coronation with us this weekend. Loo Celebrate the coronation with us this weekend. Looking splendid in Coronation ribbons, these super soft Harris tweed Charles and Camilla teddies are the perfect commemorative gift. God save the King and Queen!
    Our delicious Union Jack traybake is freshly decor Our delicious Union Jack traybake is freshly decorated and ready to celebrate the coronation weekend. 

Open daily 10am to 5pm. 

#coronation #unionjack #afternoontea
    Come one, come all to the Gardens tomorrow and cel Come one, come all to the Gardens tomorrow and celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
We have a special menu as part of the Big Coronation Lunch such as the King's Quiche, traditional fruit cake and a Union Jack traybake.
So bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the day with us.

VisitScotland Discover Scottish Gardens Stranraer Development Trust 

#CoronationDay #KingCharlesIII #tearoom
    Our delicious home-baked scones are one of our vis Our delicious home-baked scones are one of our visitor's favourite things.  Served with lashings of clotted cream and jam and of course a cup of tea, they go down a treat.

Head into our Tea Room and try them for yourself.  It's free to dine in or after you pay admission, take a picnic into the Garden.

Open daily 10am to 5pm

#tearoom #teatime #scones #spring
    Happy May Day! The Gardens are alive with colour, Happy May Day!

The Gardens are alive with colour, including this stunning Chilean Firebush. species of rhododendron, azalea and chamelia are in bloom. The Garden smells amazingly sweet.

Head in and see for yourself. Open 10am to 5pm daily.

@discoverscottishgardens VisitScotland 
#scotlandiscalling
    Picnic Hampers are back in 2023! We have already h Picnic Hampers are back in 2023!
We have already had many people pre-order these for their visits in May and June. You can pre-order too. Just email us at info@castlekennedygardens.com or give us a call to discuss.

#picnictime #afternoontea #hampers
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    Castle Kennedy Gardens
    3 days ago
    Castle Kennedy Gardens

    Guided Walk Today.

    Departs 10.30am from the Castle ruin.

    Get your last-minute tickets from the entry or online. Link in bio.

    #guidedwalk #gw241 #springflowers
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    Castle Kennedy Gardens

    ๐—š๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ธ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„ โ€“ ๐—•๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—บ๐˜€ ๐—š๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐—•๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—บ๐˜€.

    Last-minute tickets are available. Join us from 10.30am Monday for a glorious wander through the Gardens, featuring what's in bloom at the moment. Then enjoy a free hot drink after your walk.

    Tickets online > www.castlekennedygardens.com or link in bio.

    #guidedwalk #GW241 #springflowers
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    Castle Kennedy Gardens
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    Castle Kennedy Gardens

    Did you know that our members have already revisited the Gardens almost 1,000 times! Considering we have only been open 66 days that is an astonishing amount of repeat visitors.

    It only takes an average of three visits for your membership to have paid for itself. Plus there are discounts, free tickets, and pre-sale opportunities.

    Head to our website now to sign up > www.castlekennedygardens.com or link in bio.

    In the meantime, enjoy these busy bees in our Walled Garden and the relaxing sound of birds.

    #membership #historical #scotlandiscalling
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    Castle Kennedy Gardens
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    Castle Kennedy Gardens

    Guided walk next Monday 5 June 10.30am. Blooms Glorious Blooms.

    Join us for a guided walk with our former Head Gardener to discover the bursting colour of summer blooms. From Rhododendrons and Azaleas to Champion Trees and exotic shrubs, our Gardens are a hive of activity. Members receive 10% off. Head to our website for more info.

    @discoverscottishgardens RHS - Royal Horticultural Society

    #guidedtour #SummerVibes #peonyflower

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Peony Chromatella
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