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The Midnight Garden Halloween Trail

01/06/2026

Date: 10 October - 1 November 2026
Time: 10 am to 5 pm daily

Something mysterious is stirring in the Gardens… Follow our Halloween trail, crack the clues and uncover the Midnight Garden's secret!

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Scottish Snowdrop Festival Guided Walk: Snowdrop Trail

09/01/2023

Date: Sunday 12 February 2023
Time: 10.30am

Join our first guided walk of the year

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Halloween Festival 2022 – Face Painting

28/09/2022

Date & Time: Sunday - 9, 16, 23 and 30 October. 1pm to 3pm

Are you ready for some awesome Halloween Festival face painting?

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Halloween Festival 2022 – Witches & Wizards Digital Trail

28/09/2022

Date & Time: 8-31 October 2022. 10am to 5pm daily.

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Platinum Jubilee Trail

01/05/2022

Follow the trail through the gardens to locate the questions and figure out the answers to the crossword.

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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

Why not stay a little longer this Autumn?

Autumn is a wonderful time of year to spend a few days at Stair Estates, when the landscape begins to change and the colours of the season appear all around you.

Our holiday cottages make a comfortable and cosy base, perfect for exploring the estate. Step outside for a stunning autumn walk and take in the views, then come back to your cottage where every detail has been considered to make your stay a memorable one.

Fresh flowers, comfortable rooms and thoughtful touches are all part of the welcome. Slow down, enjoy the season and experience more of our estate at your own pace.

Book your autumn break at Stair Estates today: castlekennedygardens.com/holiday-cottages/availability-booking/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Castle Kennedy Gardens

The Halloween trail is now open at Castle Kennedy Gardens!
We're ready for our first brave visitors. The clues are in place and the mystery is ready to be solved.
Follow the trail* through the Gardens, solve the spooky clues along the way and see if you can uncover the secret word.

Once you're done, why not join us in the tea room for a well-earned treat?

A fun Halloween adventure for the whole family and a great reason to get outdoors and explore the gardens this half term.
Are you ready to take on the trail?

📅10th October-1st November
🕛10am-5pm
Book online today! castlekennedygardens.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

Don't forget to tag us on social media and share your Halloween adventures. We'd love to see how you get on!
*Additional cost. The trail is £3.50. General admission required. ... See MoreSee Less