The 10 Best Gardens in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

January 30, 2022 Almeta Stockton

Discover the best top things to do in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom including Duthie Park Winter Gardens, Johnston Gardens, Pitmedden Garden & Museum of Farming Life, Seaton Park, Drum Castle, Garden & Estate, Kildrummy Castle Gardens, Ellon Castle Gardens, Cruickshank Botanic Garden, Leith Hall, Garden and Estate, Persley Walled Garden.
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1. Duthie Park Winter Gardens

Duthie Park Polmuir Road, Aberdeen AB11 7TH Scotland +44 1224 583155 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/community_life_leisure/parks_open_spaces/pos_wintergdn.asp
Excellent
66%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,035 reviews

Duthie Park Winter Gardens

Reviewed By 153davym - Falkirk District, United Kingdom

Decided to visit the Glass Houses here at Duthie Park. Amazing with beautiful displays indoors and a great show of colour with a Tropical glass house and Cactus house. Easy to get to however parking may be an issue as this place is very popular. Great coffee shops too, to enjoy after your visit and chill out.

2. Johnston Gardens

Viewfield Road Springfield, Aberdeen AB15 7XE Scotland http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/community_life_leisure/parks_open_spaces/pos_johnstongardens.asp
Excellent
73%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 305 reviews

Johnston Gardens

Reviewed By elainer152 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Can’t believe I’ve never visited these gardens before!! My favourite season is Autumn and boy does this park have an explosion of Autumn colours to feast on..I highly recommend taking a gentle stroll around to enjoy the beauty of it..don’t forget your camera

3. Pitmedden Garden & Museum of Farming Life

Pitmedden Garden Pitmedden, Aberdeen AB41 7PD Scotland +44 1651 842352 [email protected] http://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/pitmedden-garden
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 228 reviews

Pitmedden Garden & Museum of Farming Life

Brilliant design and meticulous maintenance give Pitmedden Garden its unique charm. With almost 6 miles of clipped box hedging, the parterres at the heart of the garden are a masterpiece of intricate patterns and sparkling colours. The Great Garden dates back to 1675 when it was originally laid out by Sir Alexander Seton. In the 1950s the Trust re-created the garden based on 17th-century plans of the gardens at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. An orchard planted in 2014 is packed with more than 200 fruit trees. With honeysuckle and jasmine also casting their scent in the garden, Pitmedden really is a delight for the senses. Last Admission at 4pm.

Reviewed By BrianP514 - Cupar, United Kingdom

We were delighted that the gardens had reopened. While the pattered had not been planted with annuals this year, the herbaceous borders were still looking excellent and the fruit trees on the walls, outstanding. The staff were especially welcoming and friendly. Thanks National Trust for Scotland.

4. Seaton Park

Don St Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB25 3RF Scotland +44 1224 489273 http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/community_life_leisure/parks_open_spaces/pos_seatonpark.asp
Excellent
52%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 154 reviews

Seaton Park

Reviewed By T6950PProbertd - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Any visit should be tied in with a visit to Balgownie Bridge and riverside walk.Free car park an ideal starting/finishing point.large childrens playpark next to car park. Formal gardens nice in summer. St Machars Cathedral at top of the brae at south gate which leads to Old Aberdeen area and Kings College which is another nice walk through a historic part of Aberdeen. The Cruickshank botanic garden on St Machar Drive worth a visit. Also the Zoology museum. Only open weekdays Can all be done at the same time if you have time available. Look for walled garden in the park at north east corner up the hill particularly in late spring when azelia's are in bloom.

5. Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

Drumoak, Banchory AB31 5EY Scotland +44 1330 700334 [email protected] http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/Drum-Castle-Garden-and-Estate
Excellent
57%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 418 reviews

Drum Castle, Garden & Estate

Reviewed By JasonD476 - Muncie, United States

This was our first stop in our Tour of Scotland. The guide was really great and really made the castle come to life. The castle itself was fascinating with many great portraits and interesting architecture. Really set the tone for our visit to Scotland.

6. Kildrummy Castle Gardens

Kildrummy, Alford AB33 8RA Scotland +44 1975 571203 http://www.kildrummy-castle-gardens.co.uk
Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 67 reviews

Kildrummy Castle Gardens

7. Ellon Castle Gardens

11 The Square, Ellon AB41 9JB Scotland +44 1358 747346 http://www.elloncastlegardens.net
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Ellon Castle Gardens

8. Cruickshank Botanic Garden

St. Machar Drive University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 3UU Scotland +44 1224 272704 [email protected] http://www.abdn.ac.uk/botanic-garden/
Excellent
43%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 51 reviews

Cruickshank Botanic Garden

9. Leith Hall, Garden and Estate

Kennethmont, Huntly AB54 4NQ Scotland +44 1464 831216 [email protected] http://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/leith-hall
Excellent
53%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 109 reviews

Leith Hall, Garden and Estate

Reviewed By martinesmith - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Today was our first visit, which is unbelievable as we are locals! The gardens are extensive and beautiful and we really enjoyed one of the walks and - much to my daughters' delight managed to watch a heron at close quarters and sat in the bird hide to see if we could spot anything. The highlight was the tearoom where we were served by two lovely young men and enjoyed triple layer Victoria sandwich - homemade and absolutely delicious! My only issue was with the staff at the main desk when we went to pay. Their customer service was nil as they carried on having a conversation and my change was dumped in my hand without even a "thank you". This was disappointing as our day had been fantastic up to this point. I still award this place 5 stars as it's a treasure so worth a visit..

10. Persley Walled Garden

Mugiemoss Road, Aberdeen Scotland http://www.facebook.com/pages/Persley-Walled-Garden/294648363938844
Excellent
36%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 14 reviews

Persley Walled Garden

Reviewed By denniswG2189DW - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Visited these gardens for the first time, and really glad I did...If you want to see some beautiful plants, shrubs, trees, all the different colours etc, then this is the place for you. Once you start walking round you forget your so near the city. The Gardens are obviously well maintained and credit should go to those involved. There's plenty seating areas all round the Gardens and what an ideal place this would be for a picnic, or just to chill out. There's also great photo opportunity's and normal walking gear should suffice. If you have time there's also some beautiful walks to the Bride of Don, or the persley bridge. Just go to the bottom of the gardens and you'll see a gate, enter through there and you have a great choice of walks, either to the left...or the right. and you can finish of back in the gardens. Well recommended.

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