The gardens are extensively landscaped with terraces, mounds and avenues, all of which were created by men and horses, and extend to more than 30 hectares.

Brighten up your day with a visit to the colourful world of exotic butterflies and fauna. Whatever the weather. Come and explore the rainforest in miniature and take a glimpse at some carnivores of the plant world. Plants for sale in our newly opened nursery.

The National Trust for Scotland is the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy.

The festival will open on May 22nd, 2004, at Lochinch Castle, Castle Kennedy, Stranraer, Scotland.

Whether you know us as the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, the National Botanic Gardens of Scotland, or simply as "The Botanics", this site is a gateway to our science, our horticulture, our education and exhibition programmes, and much much more. Our mission is to explore and explain the world of plants.