Drummond Castle Gardens is one of Europe's and Scotland's most important and impressive formal gardens. Located in Perthshire near Crieff, it dates back to the 17th Century. The gardens were redesigned and terraced in the 19th Century. The formal gradens that you see today were replanted in the 1950s but preserve many of the original features, the ancient yew hedges and the remaining beech tree planted by Queen Victoria, commemorating her visit in 1842. The Formal Gardens have featured in many films and adverts, most notably in the United Artist feature film Rob Roy. Visitors are welcome to visit the gardens, although the castle remains closed to the public.
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Drummond Castle Gardens

One of the finest gardens in Scotland

Drummond Castle Gardens

The formal planting and attention to detail in the layout has placed Drummond Gardens in the list of finest gardens in Europe. When you visit, don’t forget to explore the kitchen garden and glasshouses that provide much of the raw materials for the formal areas. You may even have the chance to purchase some of the surplus produce.

Drummond Castle Gardens

Open to the public from 1st May to 31st October

Drummond Castle Gardens

The entrance to the gardens is only a five minute drive from the centre of Crieff. Once you turn off the public road and begin the long drive up the beech-lined avenue it can be difficult to prepare yourself for the extraordinary introduction to the gardens that awaits.

Drummond Castle Gardens

Stroll amongst exquisite topiary

Drummond Castle Gardens

We once heard a little girl say “Mummy, is this Alice in Wonderland’s garden?” Her mum replied “I suppose it could be”. Was she right? The finely trimmed topiary shrubs and hedges create a ‘wonder-landscape’ in which it could be easy to imagine that there is a tea party taking place around the next corner.

Drummond Castle Gardens

Relax in tranquil surroundings

Drummond Castle Gardens

It’s not easy today to find time to relax and unwind. Spend an hour or so in our gardens and you will have an opportunity to savour peace, beauty and a spirit of place that we feel sure will help to produce a feeling of inner calm.

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Open:

Easter Holiday Weekend

(10-13 April 2020)

Then open Daily as follows

May – 1pm – 6pm

June – August 11am – 6pm

September & October 1pm – 6pm

Last admission to the garden from the ticket office 5pm. Garden exit gates will close at 6pm.

Come along and enjoy one of the finest gardens in Scotland, or go to the Gallery

and watch the video to begin your own flight over the grounds.

Drummond Castle Gardens

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  • Experience the garden.

    Enjoy one of the finest gardens in Scotland. Experience the elegance and splendour of the Castle Gardens, soaring like a bird.Photo credit: Katielee Arrowsmith, SWNS

  • Outlander Locations

    The actual steps where Claire and Jamie were standing with Claire wearing that iconic red dress. Visit Scotland have produced a map of Outlander filming locations from seasons 1-4.

  • Where to find us

    Thinking of coming along. Use the map to find out where we are and there are some helpful tips to find us. Including our address a Sat Nav reference and a telephone number.Photo credit: Katielee Arrowsmith, SWNS

Drummond Castle Gardens is one of Europe’s and Scotland’s most important and impressive formal gardens. Located in Perthshire near Crieff, it dates back to the 17th Century. The gardens were redesigned and terraced in the 19th Century. The formal gardens that you see today were replanted in the 1950s but preserve many of the original features, the ancient yew hedges and the remaining beech tree planted by Queen Victoria, commemorating her visit in 1842.

 

The Gardens have featured in many films, TV programmes and adverts, most notably in the United Artist feature film Rob Roy and the Starz Outlander series.  Download a free Visit Scotland locations Map.  Visitors are welcome to visit the gardens, although the castle remains closed to the public.

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Private group tours with one of our guides can be arranged. There is more information on the group v...