The Village of Killearn, Scotland

Balfunning, Balfron Station G63 0NF. Two miles north of Drymen on the A81 Glasgow to Aberfoyle Road. Bus shelter at entrance and signposted " Tir Nan Og".

Daffodil opening in large iformal garden wityh beautiful atmosphere. Daffodils are laid out over 10 acres and there is an interesting woodland walk.

Admission £3.50. 40% to The Preshal Trust, 60% net to SGS charities.

Milseybank, Bridge of Allan FK9 4NB. Situated on the A9 between junction 11, M9 and Bridge of Allan 1 mile from the M9 and ¼ mile from Bridge of Allan. Milseybank is at the top of the lane at Lepcroft Nursery, 250 yards from Bridge of Allan railway station. Lecropt Kirk is ¾mile from M9 and ½mile from Birdge of Allan. Parking and teas available at Lecropt Kirk, disabled parking only at the house. Plant stall.

A steeply sloping garden with outstanding views, terraced for ease of access and working. A woodland garden with bluebells, mixed deciduous trees, rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias.

Admission £3.50. 40% to Strathcarron Hospice, 60% net to SGS charities.

The Pass House, Kilmahog FK17 8HD. 2 miles from Callander on A84 to Lochearnhead.

Well planted medium sized garden with steep banks down to swift river. Garden paths are not steep. Camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, alpines and shrubs.

Admission £3.00. 40% to Crossroads Care Attendant Scheme, 60% net to SGS charities.

Broich, Kippen FK8 3EN. Loop road to Kippen off A811. 1 mile west of Kippen Cross.

Large woodland garden, rhododendrons, many special trees and famous yew. Victorian walk along burn, small waterfall and attractive bridges. Walled garden under restoration. Teas available, plant stall.

Admission £3.50. 40% to SPANA, 60% net to SGS charities.

Kilbryde Castle, Dunblane FK15 9NF. Off A820 Doune to Dunblane road, 3 miles from Doune and Dunblane. On Garden Scheme days, it is signposted from the A820.

Traditional Scottish baronial house rebuilt in 1877 to replace building dating from1461. Partly mature gardens with additions and renovations from 1970. Lawns overlooking Ardoch Burn with wood and water garden. Refreshments.

Admission £4. 20% to Leighton Library, 20% to Strathcarron Hospice, 60% net to SGS charities.

The Steading, Yetts O'Muckhart, FK14 7JT. Take the A823 (towards Dunfermline). On the left at the 40 mph sign at the Yetts O'Muckhart junction of A91 and A823.

Situated in rural countryside at the foot of the Ochil Hills, this beautiful 2½ acre south facing garden was started 15 years ago and is continually developing. Curvaceous paths meander through a variety of terraced beds, laburnum arch, rockeries and ponds planted with a wide range of seasonal plants and species trees to give all year round colour and interest. Featured in "Beechgrove Garden" in August 2007. Teas available, plant stall.

Admission £3.00, children free. 20% to Crossroads, 20% to Muckhart Parish Amenity Society, 60% net to SGS charities.

Ross Priory, Gartocharn G83 8NL. Off A811 1½ miles from Gartocharn. Bus Balloch to Gartocharn leaves Balloch at 1 and 3 pm.

1812 Gothic addition by James Gillespie Graham to a house of 1693. The garden is has wonderful views over Loch Lomond. Rhododendrons, azaleas, selected shrubs and trees. Also a walled garden with glasshouses, a pergola and ornamental planting. Family burial ground. There are nature and garden trails. Teas in house (which is not open to view). Plant stall and putting green.

Admission £4 children free. 40% to CHAS, 60% net to SGS charities.

Yellowcraig Wood, Bluebell Walk, near Old Logie Kirk. From the Causewayhead roundabout, take the B998 passing the Wallace Monument on your right. Turn left just before the next roundabout and go straight along this road. The entrance to the foot of Yellowcraig Wood is adjascent to Logie Kirk. Parking in the Logie Kirk car park.

70 acres of ancient woodland with a mixture of trees including oak, ash, birch, beech, gean, rowan, Scots pines and larches. Carpets of bluebells. Beautiful views from Witches Crag and Yellow Crag (binoculars recommended). The lower part of the wood is on a very steep hill.

Teas served in Logie Kirk Annex. The Church will be open for viewing.

Admission £3. 40% to Ataxia Society, 60% net to SGS charities.

Southwood, Southfield Crescent, Stirling FK8 2JQ. From city centre signed from Carlton Cinema. From south signed from St. Ninian's Road. From west and north signed from Drummond Place.

Southfield is a new town garden which was redesigned in 1987. ¾ acre of mixed planting including herbaceous borders and lavender bed. Interesting specimen trees including Camperdown Elm, Handkerchief Tree, Chilean Flame Tree and Cutleaf Beech amongs others. New paeony bed on mound. There will be a plant stall, a home baking stall and cream teas.

Admission £3.50, children free. 40% to Strathcarron Hospice, 60% net to SGS charities.

Blairuskin Lodge, Kinlochard, Aberfoyle FK8 3TP. A81 Glasgow to Aberfoyle road on Inversnaid Road, 1 mile from Foresthills. Parking at Kinlochard Village Hall with free minibus service.

Flowering shrubs, rhododendrons, woodland walk, vegetable garden and small cottage garden. There will be a plant stall and tea and biscuits.

Admission £3.50. 20% to St Mary's Church, Aberfoyle, 20% to Matthew Miller Cancer Fund, 60% net to SGS charities.

Lochdochart, Crianlarich FK20 8QS. From A85 4 miles east of Crianlarich take the Oban Road. 7 Miles from Lixtoll garage, Lochdochart is marked by two stone pillars on the north side of the road.

Walled garden with fruit, vegetables and flowers. Mature policy woods with rhododendrons and azaleas. Picnic beach at Loch Iubhair - bring your picnic lunch. Teas available.

Admission £4. 40% to Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Fund, 60% net to SGS charities.

Craigend House, Auchenbowie, Stirling FK7 9QW. From Junction 9 of M9 take A872 to Denny and then after approximately 1 mile take first right to Auchenbowie Caravan Park - sign posted at this stage. At T-junction immediately past the caracan park, turn left and follow the road for 1/2 mile. Craigend House is first on right but parking is next right at Craignend Farm, which gives pedestrian access to the garden.

A spacious, partly walled, 4 acre garden with rhododendrons, azaleas, flowering shrubs, harbaceous border, rose garden, ponds fed by Auchenbowie burn, small water garden, lawns and woodland. Plant stall and teas available.

Admission £3.50, children free. 40% to Strathcarron Hospice, 60% net to SGS charities.

Kilbryde Castle, Dunblane FK15 9NF. Off A820 Doune to Dunblane road, 3 miles from Doune and Dunblane. On Garden Scheme days, it is signposted from the A820.

Traditional Scottish baronial house rebuilt in 1877 to replace building dating from1461. Partly mature gardens with additions and renovations from 1970. Lawns overlooking Ardoch Burn with wood and water garden.

Admission £4. 20% to Leighton Library, 20% to Strathcarron Hospice, 60% net to SGS charities.

Bridge of Allan Gardens, Bridge of Allan FK9.

Follow signs for Bridge of Allan Golf Course. Teas available at Bridge of Allan Golf Course.

Plaka, Pendreich Road FK9 4LY.

Half acre of semi-terraced gardens divided into outdoor rooms with wild spaces. In addition there are rhododendrons, perennials and interesting stone features. teas available.

Duncatan, 22a Blairforkie Drive FK9 4PH.

Small terraced garden full of interesting and beautifully laid out plants. Lovely views.

Garvia, 10 Fishers Green FK9 4PU.

1/2 acre plantsman's garden with beach, Japanese, conifer and water gardens. Extensive rockeries with alpine plants.

Auchengarroch, 16 Chalton Road FK9 4DX.

Small garden with herbaceous border, azaleas, rhododendrons, shrubs and trees.

2 Pendreich Road FK9 4PZ.

Backing onto Bridge of Allan's Coppermine Woods, this 1 acre informal garden benefits from the long established trees over much of it. It also has a number of mature fruit trees as well as beds with a range of shrubs and flowers. The front area has recently been re-laid with a number of new plantings.

Admission £4.00. 40% to Strathcarron Hospice, 60% net to SGS charities.

Doune Village Gardens FK16. Doune stands at the junction of A820 (from Dunblane) and A84 (Stirling to Callander main road).

A variety of creative gardens in Doune Village and Wood of Doune, including a garden specialising in fuschias. Maps and tickets from Kilmadoch Information Centre, 52 Main Street and from all open gardens. Homemade teas in Doune Bowling Club.

Admission £3.50 (includes all gardens), children free. 20% to Kilmadock Development Trust Ltd., 20% to Sandpiper Trust and 60% net to SGS charities.

Drumbroider Moss, Easter Greencraigs, Avonbridge FK1 2LF. From M9 Junction 4 take A801 at roundabout to next roundabout. Take B825 through Standburn. About 0.9 mile through Standburn take right at crossroads. Unlined road 0.3 mile on right.

Situated in rural countryside and created primarily to encourage wildlife this informal cottage garden is only four years old. Mixed planting, naturalised ponds, roses and hostas encourage biodiversity. Raised organic vegetable beds. Wondeful views in all directions. Teas and plant stall.

Admission £3. 40% to Scottish SPCA, 60% net to SGS charities.

Tomano, By Braco FK15 9LP. Coming from south to north on A9 turn onto B8033 looproad from Dunblane to Kinbuck and go through Kinbuck towards Braco. Coming from north to south turn off A9 at Greenloaning and Braco sign and go through Kinbuck. Signposted from Kinbuck Bridge and Braco.

A long narrow track leads upwards to a very informal woodland garden with beautiful views. The garden has evolved, and is still evolving, with no plan from a bare hillside at 600 ft. above sea level for the last 20 years or so. It is mainly planted with trees and shrubs (including a collection of about 60 Rowans) but also includes a wild life pond, stream and bog, mixed borders, a wildflower meadow, some shrub roses, a small vegetable plot and a courtyard area with some unusual climbing plants. (Paths are grass and can be slippery and are not suitable for wheelchairs). Plant stall and teas provided by Braco and Greenloaning WRI.

Admission £3.50. 40% to Cancer Research UK, 60% net to SGS charities.

The Tors and other Falkirk Gardens, Falkirk FK1.

The Tors, 2 Slamannan Road,Falkirk FK1 5LG:
6 Blair Denon Crescent, Falkirk FK1 5PE:
2 King Seat Place, Falkirk FK1 5PE:
33 High Station Road, Falkirk FK1 5NE.

The B803 to the south of Falkirk leads to Glenbrae Road. Turn right at the traffic lights into Slammannan Road. Maps are available at all four gardens.

Tors is a mixed Victorian town garden of 1 acre with orchard and a secret woodland garden to one side. Many unusual trees and shrubs are featured. Other gardens include a prize-winning gem with bonsai troughs and topiary and two delightful adjascent smaller gardens with an intersting variety of planting and extensive views over the Ochil Hills.

Plant stall, home baking stall and teas.

Admission £3.50. 20% to Strathcarron Hospice, 20% to Larbert Pentecostal Church Overseas Mission, 60% net to SGS charities.

Quarrybank Cottage, Falkirk Road, Avonbridge, Falkirk FK1 2NA.

Situated on the B8028 next to the Church of Scotland which is on the corner of B825 and B8028 at the west end of the village (The Falkirk end).

A multi award winning garden which spreads over 3/4 acre 500 ft. above sea level. Landscaped with a large variety of planting, plenty of colour and interesting specimen trees. The garden is a mix of formal, informal, woodland and wild. Terraced for easier access with several water features and hidden places. Attractive to both adults and children. Light refreshments (coffee and some home baking) will be available.

Admission £3.00, OAPs £2.00. 40% to Arthritis Research Campaign, 60% net to SGS charities.

Thorntree, Arnprior FK8 3EY. A811, take Fintry Road from Arnprior, garden is second on the right.

A charming cottage garden with flower beds arranged around a courtyard with views from Ben Lomond to Ben Ledi. There is an apple walk, fern garden and Saltire garden. Pretty Primrose bank on drive in April. Cream Teas and Plant Stall.

Admission £3.00. 40% to Bannockburn Group RDA, 60% net to SGS charities.

The Steading, Yetts O'Muckhart, FK14 7JT. Take the A823 (towards Dunfermline). On the left at the 40 mph sign at the Yetts O'Muckhart junction of A91 and A823.

Situated in rural countryside at the foot of the Ochil Hills, this beautiful 2½ acre south facing garden was started 15 years ago and is continually developing. Curvaceous paths meander through a variety of terraced beds, laburnum arch, rockeries and ponds planted with a wide range of seasonal plants and species trees to give all year round colour and interest. Featured in "Beechgrove Garden" in August 2007. Teas available, plant stall.

Admission £3.00, children free. 20% to Crossroads, 20% to Muckhart Parish Amenity Society, 60% net to SGS charities.

Gargunnock House, Gargunnock FK8 3AZ. 5 miles west of Stirling on the A811. Open 2 to 5 pm.

Five acres of mature rhododendrons, azaleas, wonderful trees and unusual flowering shrubs. In autumn there are glorious autumn colours. Tour to house, walled garden area, doocot and main garden. Plant stall.

Admission £3.00, children free. 40% to Childrens Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS), 60% net to SGS charities.

Duntreath Castle, Blanefield G63 9AJ. Located on A81 north of Glasgow between Blanefield and Killearn.

Extensive gardens with mixture of mature and new planting. Landscapesd lake, water and bog gardens. Formal garden, rhododendrons and woodland walk. 15th century keep and chapel.

Admission £3.50. 40% to Riding for the Disabled, 60% net to SGS charities.