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Published June 11, 2015 at 680 × 455 in ranger-activities-kids

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It has been our family’s honour to create, restore and care for one of Scotland’s hidden treasures for almost 300 years. These important historical Gardens, situated on an isthmus, consist of 300ha (75 acres) of sculptured landscapes, and magnificent avenues radiating out from the iconic Castle Kennedy ruins. Described as ‘one of the showpieces of Galloway’, it is one of Scotland's most important historical landscaped gardens with its collection of Rhododendrons, Championship Trees and rare species.

The Gardens are perfect for exploring and provides a fun day out for families, with a charming Tea Room, Gift Shop and Plant Centre.

We warmly welcome you to the Gardens and we look forward to seeing you soon.

The Earl and Countess of Stair

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Castle Kennedy Gardens
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Explore the Gardens! 🌳 Discover the hidden gems of Castle Kennedy Gardens. From our historic ruins to our stunning plant collections, there's something for everyone to enjoy and the best way to do it is with an annual membership.

Become a Friend today > www.castlekennedygardens.com

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Explore the Gardens! 🌳 Discover the hidden gems of Castle Kennedy Gardens. From our historic ruins to our stunning plant collections, theres something for everyone to enjoy and the best way to do it is with an annual membership. Become a Friend today > www.castlekennedygardens.com #ExploreTheGardens #NatureEscape #CastleKennedyGardens
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Our Tea Room serves a variety of light lunches to suit all tastes. Our veggie platter is one of our best sellers! Come and try it for yourself today. Open from 10am to 5pm daily.

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Our Tea Room serves a variety of light lunches to suit all tastes. Our veggie platter is one of our best sellers! Come and try it for yourself today. Open from 10am to 5pm daily. #TeaRoom #HummusLovers #CastleKennedyGardens
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Explore the Gardens! 🌳 Discover the hidden gems Explore the Gardens! 🌳 Discover the hidden gems of Castle Kennedy Gardens. From our historic ruins to our stunning plant collections, there's something for everyone to enjoy and the best way to do it is with an annual membership. Become a Friend today > www.castlekennedygardens.com #ExploreTheGardens #NatureEscape #CastleKennedyGardens
Our Tea Room serves a variety of light lunches to Our Tea Room serves a variety of light lunches to suit all tastes. Our veggie platter is one of our best sellers! Come and try it for yourself today. Open from 10am to 5pm daily. #TeaRoom #HummusLovers #CastleKennedyGardens
👀 What's Blooming Now? Our Plant of Interest! 👀 Head to the Walled Garden to admire our current Plant of Interest: the delicate and beautiful Magnolia stellata! Its star-shaped flowers are a true sign of spring. 🌸 Keep an eye out, though! If you miss the Magnolia stellata's flowers (as it only lasts a couple of weeks), look for the equally beautiful Rhododendron augustinii. Either way, you're in for a floral delight! Ask our friendly staff where to find these in our Gardens. #PlantOfInterest #MagnoliaStellata #RhododendronAugustinii #SpringGardens #CastleKennedyGardens
Last Day of Easter Egg Trails! 🐣 Don't miss you Last Day of Easter Egg Trails! 🐣 Don't miss your last chance to participate in our I-Spy and Easter Egg Trails! Every participant gets a large chocolate egg and a chance to win a family ticket to our open-air theatre performance. Open 10am to 5pm. #EasterEggTrail #LastChance #CastleKennedyGardens
Happy Easter! From our family to yours. Come and j Happy Easter! From our family to yours. Come and join us today in the Gardens, we're open 10am to 5pm. The I-Spy and Easter Egg Trails are on all day. #happyeaster #easter2025
Birds of Prey Today! 🦅 Join us for a day of inc Birds of Prey Today! 🦅 Join us for a day of incredible birds of prey with KG Hawks! Workshops at 11:30am, 1:30pm & 3:00pm. Bird petting and photos available for a small fee. #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeEvent #CastleKennedyGardens
Birds of Prey Day tomorrow! Fly in and enjoy the Birds of Prey Day tomorrow! Fly in and enjoy the crowd favourite. With three presentations across of the day. FREE with admission. castlekennedygardens.com #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeEvent #CastleKennedyGardens
Did you know our Tea Room serves local, home made Did you know our Tea Room serves local, home made and Scottish food? 🐮 We pride ourselves on supporting local businesses and farmers with as much produce as close to home as possible. It's also the perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon. No admission ticket is needed to visit the Tea Room. #TeaRoom #CoffeeTime #CastleKennedyGardens
Last Day of Spring Holidays for D&G Kids! 🌷 Mak Last Day of Spring Holidays for D&G Kids! 🌷 Make the most of your day of holidays and run in to Castle Kennedy Gardens. Enjoy the fresh air, explore the blooming gardens, and treat yourself at our Tea Room. #LastDayOfHolidays #FamilyFun #CastleKennedyGardens
Tea Time Treats! 🍰 Indulge in our delicious hom Tea Time Treats! 🍰 Indulge in our delicious home-baked treats at the Tea Room. From cakes to scones, we have something for everyone. No admission ticket needed to visit the Tea Room. #TeaRoom #HomeBaking #CastleKennedyGardens
Discover Spring Blooms Walk Today! 🌸 Join our G Discover Spring Blooms Walk Today! 🌸 Join our Gardener at 2pm for a guided walk through our famous Rhododendron and Azalea collection. Learn about their history and beauty. Gardens admission + £3.00, includes a hot drink and home-baked cake! #SpringBlooms #GuidedWalksUK #Rhododendron
Guided walk on tomorrow, 2pm. Last minute tickets Guided walk on tomorrow, 2pm. Last minute tickets are available online or at the entry. Link in bio. #SpringWalks #NatureLovers #CastleKennedyGardens
School Holiday Fun! ☀️ Looking for ways to kee School Holiday Fun! ☀️ Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained? Castle Kennedy Gardens has plenty to offer, from our Easter Egg Trail, I-Spy Trail, colouring in, and giant noughts and crosses, to woodland walks and our delicious Tea Room. Hop to it and join the fun 👉 castlekennedygardens.com #SchoolHolidays #FamilyDayOut #CastleKennedyGardens
Spring Guided Walks! 🌷 Enjoy the beauty of spri Spring Guided Walks! 🌷 Enjoy the beauty of spring with a walk through our blooming gardens. Discover the vibrant colours of our Rhododendrons and Azaleas, on Thursday 10th April. Head online to book your tickets. 👉 www.castlekennedygardens.com #SpringWalks #NatureLovers #castlekennedygardens @discoverscottishgardens
Mud Faces & Nature Weaving Today! 🌳 Get ready f Mud Faces & Nature Weaving Today! 🌳 Get ready for some muddy fun and creative crafting with our Garden Ranger! Mud Faces (11am) and Nature Weaving (2pm). Gardens admission + £4.50 per event. Dress appropriately for the activities! #GardenRanger #MudFaces #NatureWeaving #FamilyActivities
Mud Faces & Nature Weaving Today! 🌳 Get ready f Mud Faces & Nature Weaving Today! 🌳 Get ready for some muddy fun and creative crafting with our Garden Ranger! Mud Faces (11am) and Nature Weaving (2pm). Only £4.50 per event, + Gardens admission. Dress in appropriate clothes! #GardenRanger #MudFaces #NatureWeaving #FamilyActivities
Ranger events are on tomorrow. Specially designed Ranger events are on tomorrow. Specially designed to keep your wee ones busy! Book now, limited spaces are available. 👉www.castlekennedygardens.com #CastleKennedyGardens #SpringIsHere #rangeractivities
Tea Time Treats! ☕️ Our Tea Room is open daily Tea Time Treats! ☕️ Our Tea Room is open daily from 10am to 5pm, serving up delicious home-baked treats, barista coffee, and a wide selection of teas. Perfect for a post-walk pick-me-up! No admission ticket is needed to visit the Tea Room. #CastleKennedyGardens #TeaRoom #HomeBaked
Easter Egg Trail Fun! 🐣 Join us for our Easter Easter Egg Trail Fun! 🐣 Join us for our Easter Egg Trail and I-Spy Trails, running until April 21st! Fun for all the family, with a chance to win a family ticket to our open-air theatre performance "Wind in the Willows"! All this for only Gardens admission + £3.50 per trail. #EasterEggTrail #FamilyFun #CastleKennedyGardens
🌷 Castle Kennedy Gardens is officially OPEN! W 🌷 Castle Kennedy Gardens is officially OPEN! We're thrilled to welcome you back for a season of spring blooms, family fun, and delicious treats. Come explore and celebrate the arrival of warmer days! We have two amazing RANGER events on Sunday 6 April Mud Faces (11am) and Nature Weaving (2pm). Head to our website to learn more > www.castlekennedygardens.com #CastleKennedyGardens #SpringIsHere #Reopening
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