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Prepare for adventure in Galloway in South West Scotland where the hills, forest parks and rivers provide the ideal setting for you to explore by foot, bike or boat.

Take the family along to one of the farms which let you see the animals or head out to the water for sailing, fishing or just relaxing by the crystal clear deserted shorelines.

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It’s Monday, so we thought Ewe’d appreciate a It’s Monday, so we thought Ewe’d appreciate a catch up with our some beautiful Scottish Blackface lambs! Leaping and bounding all over the fields, they’ve definitely found their feet. 🐏🥰 #lamblife #springinscotland #gallowaysheep #castlekennedygardens #dumfriesandgalloway
This weekend the weather is bright and clear, with This weekend the weather is bright and clear, with light showers of Rhododendrons! 🌸 #Rhododendrons #FallingFlowers #ScottishGardens #DiscoverScottishGardens #CastleKennedyGardens #DumfriesandGalloway
Our Chilean Firetrees, Embothrium coccineum, are a Our Chilean Firetrees, Embothrium coccineum, are all ablaze right now! Their dramatic long red flowers are the perfect shape for hummingbirds to sip nectar from. Although the buzz coming from our trees is more likely to tell you where the bees and hoverflies are hiding, you only need to close your eyes to be transported to the native rain forests of these dramatic spectacles. Visit us this weekend to enjoy the fiery display before it burns out. We also have beautiful Embothrium coccineum for sale in our plant centre and looking for a new home. #ChileanFirebush #EmbothriumCoccineum #ScottishGardens #DiscoverScottishGardens #CastleKennedyGardens #DumfriesandGalloway
Help us celebrate 90 years of the Scotland's Garde Help us celebrate 90 years of the Scotland's Garden Scheme on Saturday the 5th of June! Your admission to the Gardens will help the beneficiaries of this magnificent organisation such as The Gardens Fund of the National Trust for Scotland, Maggie's, PErennial and The Queen's Nursing Institute of Scotland AND Home-start Wigtownshire. The perfect way to enjoy the gardens and give a little back. https://castlekennedygardens.com #scotlandsgardenscheme #thegardenfun#nationaltrustforscotland#nurses
May is a wonderful month to take time out and see May is a wonderful month to take time out and see what is in bloom in the Gardens such as this delicate Camellia Brushfields yellow. Simply beautiful! The Chelsea Flower show may be cancelled but there is always Castle Kennedy Gardens to inspire you with such amazing landscaped gardens to enjoy, With the Walled Garden, Tearoom and an ancient historic ruin all within walking range what a great way to spend the day! https://castlekennedygardens #rhspartnergardens #camellia #scottishgardens
Looking so lovely against the azure blue May skies Looking so lovely against the azure blue May skies is the Prunus ukon. This vigorous, small deciduous oriental tree, has lovely spreading foliage, which are a glorious to behold. Here they are in the Gardens looking their best! Due to our favourable geographical position benefiting from the Gulf Stream, we are very fortunate in Dumfries and Galloway to be able to grow so many exotic species for you to enjoy. https://castlekennedygardens.com #prunus #rhspartnergardens #oriental species #stranraer #dumfriesandgalloway
Did you know the Rhododendron sidetophyllum is na Did you know the Rhododendron sidetophyllum is native to Sichuan in China where it can grow in altitudes of 1800-3000 meters high? You don’t have to climb that far as we have some wonderful examples here in the Gardens! Their flowers range from white, pink, pale purple and red but this lovely pale pink one is a favourite. We may not be able to travel to far away places this year but we can use our imaginations in the Gardens enveloped by such amazing species as these so come and enjoy them. https://castlekennedygardens.com #china #rhs #dumfries and galloway
Rhododendrons in full bloom Rhododendrons in full bloom
This is the gloriously subtle pink Rhododendron Lo This is the gloriously subtle pink Rhododendron Lochinch Spinbur which is looking fabulous in the Gardens at the moment. One of the many hybrid rhododendrons bred by the 10th and 12th Earls of Stair with head gardener R W Rye. They looking amazing at the moment so come and see them for yourself! Thanks to our current head gardener Annmaree for this wonderful photograph. https://castlekennedygardens.com #rhs #rhododendrons #scotlandsbeauty #scotlandtravel #visitscotland
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It is the first of May, the bluebells are in full It is the first of May, the bluebells are in full flower, and we are delighted to welcome the first of our guests to our holiday cottages. We have been working extra hard to make your stay with us as wonderful as possible. Hope you all have a relaxing and enjoyable visit. https://castlekennedygardens.com #holidaycottages #scottishvacations #historicscotland
The beautiful Camellia Pink Perfection are bloomin The beautiful Camellia Pink Perfection are blooming wonderfully at the moment in the Gardens. https://castlekennedygardens.com #camellia #rhspartnergardens #visitscotland
Did you know there are over 75 acres of landscaped Did you know there are over 75 acres of landscaped terraces, mounds and avenues to explore in the gardens? With the weather set to be good over the weekend why not explore one, or all, of the five carefully designed walks created for all levels this weekend? Visit our website to download the details https://castlekennedygardens.com #walks #thegreatoutdoors #landscapedgardens #RHSpartnergardens
Early morning light on the terracing at the Belved Early morning light on the terracing at the Belvedere
Daffodils at Lochinch Castle Daffodils at Lochinch Castle
Magnolia campbelli against the blue sky Magnolia campbelli against the blue sky
Getting ready for opening on Easter Monday with am Getting ready for opening on Easter Monday with amazing camilas in bloom! https://castlekennedygardens.com #stranraer #dumfriesandgalloway #visitiscotland #rhs
Due to the local outbreak of Covid, and the govern Due to the local outbreak of Covid, and the government restrictions, we have decided not to open for the Scottish Snowdrop Festival 2021. We look forward to welcoming visitors and friends for our normal open season from the 1st of April.
Wonderful and unusual snowy scenes at the Gardens, Wonderful and unusual snowy scenes at the Gardens, with our snow lined canal and Cordyline australis avenue beneath a blue sky, creating a tropical look.
A warm welcome awaits visitors in the Ice House, o A warm welcome awaits visitors in the Ice House, one of the enchanting, historic, luxury self-catering cottages available to rent on the estate.
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Balker Lodge external
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George Wellman CKG panaromic view over White Loch
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Scones on arrival - Balker Lodgering
Castle Kennedy Gardens
Castle Kennedy Gardens
It’s Monday, so we thought Ewe’d appreciate a catch up with our some beautiful Scottish Blackface lambs! Leaping and bounding all over the fields, they’ve definitely found their feet. 🐏🥰#lamblife #springinscotland #gallowaysheep #castlekennedygardens #dumfriesandgalloway ... See MoreSee Less

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Castle Kennedy Gardens
Castle Kennedy Gardens
This weekend the weather is bright and clear, with light showers of Rhododendrons! 🌸Join us and stroll down the magnificent avenues of blooms. How do they stay looking so beautiful, even after they've fallen to the ground? #rhododendrons #fallingflowers #scottishgardens #DiscoverScottishGardens #castlekennedygardens #dumfriesandgalloway ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago  ·  

Castle Kennedy Gardens
Castle Kennedy Gardens
Our Chilean Firetrees, Embothrium coccineum, are all ablaze right now! Their dramatic long red flowers are the perfect shape for hummingbirds to sip nectar from. Although the buzz coming from our trees is more likely to tell you where the bees and hoverflies are hiding, you only need to close your eyes to be transported to the native rain forests of these dramatic spectacles. Visit us this weekend to enjoy the fiery display before it burns out. We also have beautiful Embothrium coccineum for sale in our plant center and looking for a new home.#chileanfirebush #embothriumcoccineum #scottishgardens #DiscoverScottishGardens #castlekennedygardens #dumfriesandgalloway ... See MoreSee Less

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  • The bluebells, or if you prefer harebells, are making a wonderful display in the woods. Why not come and see them… https://t.co/olo8GnLaJY 02:22 PM Apr 30th
  • Next year we hope you can walk our magical snowdrop trails in person as part of Scottish Snowdrop Festival. https://t.co/j5KP0ehjus 04:22 PM Feb 16th
  • Least we forget. https://t.co/uaSEjk48bP #RemembranceDay #siegfriedsasson #heros #PoppyAppeal #Scotland… https://t.co/B3I6zMEkk8 04:23 PM Nov 11th
  • The sun is out for Friday fun on the pumpkin trail and this wee pooch is making friends! https://t.co/uaSEjklJ3n… https://t.co/NPsONA6TRR 02:13 PM Oct 30th
  • Fancy a gourmet pizza? Then you're in luck at Castle Kennedy Gardens with Tin Van Pizza Company.… https://t.co/WwfUBuoQXq 11:57 AM Oct 16th
  • Fancy a gourmet pizza? Tin Van Pizza are at Castle Kennedy Gardens this month, Wednesdays to Sundays, as part of th… https://t.co/gd74mH8ndA 09:07 AM Oct 14th
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