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The Lost Legends of Castle Kennedy Gardens

07/07/2026

Date: From Sunday 9th August
Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm

From Sunday 9th August, visitors can follow The Lost Legends of Castle Kennedy - a new ten-stop trail inspired by Scottish myths, legends & traditions.

Events activities, Castle Kennedy Gardens, Events, family day out, Kids

New! Dragonfly Willow Weaving Event

12/04/2024

Date: Wednesday, 7th August 2024
Time: 10 am - 1 pm

Learn the craft of willow weaving with Christy Miles of 'Way of the Wild' Ranger and make a large, beautiful Dragonfly sculpture to display.

Past Events activities, Events, family day out, Garden Ranger, Gardens, Kids, vistitor attractions, Willow weaving

GUIDED WALK – PLANT PROPAGATION & SEED SOWING

09/04/2024

Date: Monday, 10th June 2024
Time: 10.30am - 12pm

Join our Head Gardener for a fascinating introduction into plant propagation.

Past Events activities, Castle Kennedy Gardens, Events, family day out, Guided Walks, vistitor attractions

Plan a Visit

25/03/2024

This year Castle Kennedy Gardens will be open daily from the 1st…

Guided Walk – Avenues and Champion Trees

02/01/2024

Date: Monday, 8th July 2024
Time: 10.30am - 12pm

Many of our wonderful trees are champions, reaching incredible heights and diameters.

Past Events award winning, champion trees, guided tour, Guided Walk, Head Gardener, scottish tree, scottish tree festival

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Welcome

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

A trail deserves a treat.

After following The Lost Legends route or enjoying a summer walk through the gardens, stop at the Café for our lemon drizzle cake. Sweet, citrusy and with a melt in the mouth sponge, it's the perfect post-trail treat.

Add a Café stop to your Castle Kennedy visit: castlekennedygardens.com/

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Castle Kennedy Gardens

Meet one of the Lost Legends: the Brownie of Blednoch.

In a famous poem by Galloway bard William Nicholson, the Brownie of Blednoch is called Aiken Drum. Brownies were household spirits said to help quietly with jobs after dark - although tradition warned that they did not like wages or fine clothes.

His Galloway story is waiting at Stop 1. Read the board, solve the question and begin a trail that travels from local tales to folklore from across Scotland.

A great family day out awaits! No booking is required.

Come and find all ten legends at Castle Kennedy Gardens. And then collect your reward, sweets and certificates for proven adventurers!

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