Guided Walks – Castle Kennedy Gardens

GUIDED WALK, LATE SUMMER IN THE GARDENS

15/09/2026

Date: Thursday, 124th September
Time: 2.00 pm - 3.30 pm

With so many plants still looking their best, there’s lots to see in the late summer!

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GUIDED WALK, AUTUMN GLORY IN THE GARDENS

16/09/2026

Date: Thursday, 22nd October
Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm

Glory in the beautiful hues of the Beech leaves and Acers turning from green to red and orange to brown as our Head Gardener leads you on a guided tour.

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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

NEWS & SOCIAL

Castle Kennedy Gardens

One of the stars of the garden at this time of year is Salvia, bringing rich reds, vivid blues and plenty of late summer colour to the Walled Garden. This is definitely a plant worth slowing down for on your September walk.

Our dedicated Salvia border showcases the wonderful variety of these plants, from their different flower colours to their contrasting growth habits. Many of the varieties here are New World Salvias that originated from the Americas and they really come into their own later in the season, flowering throughout September and into October.

Be on the look out for familiar favourites such as ‘Hot Lips’, as well as ‘Amistad’ which was discovered in Argentina and named using the Spanish word for friendship. Many Salvias are half-hardy, but the relatively mild climate of south west Scotland means they can often be successfully overwintered here in the ground.

With around 1,000 Salvia species found across the world, there is an incredible diversity to discover. At Castle Kennedy Gardens, this is a particularly lovely time to enjoy them. ... See MoreSee Less

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Fresh flowers, a homemade cake and all the thoughtful details that make an arrival feel special.

Between each stay, there’s plenty happening behind the scenes at our holiday cottages. Sheets are freshly pressed and beds are freshly made, flowers are gathered and arranged, a homemade cake is ready for the kitchen table and every room is given those final finishing touches.

This is all part of the care that goes into welcoming our guests to our Estate. We pride ourselves on creating somewhere that feels warm, welcoming and ready to settle into from the moment you arrive. It's the small details that help to create a memorable stay with us.

Discover our holiday cottages and make the estate your home for a few days. ... See MoreSee Less