Brechin Castle Gardens

This 13-acre sloping garden is considered by many as ‘one of the finest private gardens in Scotland’. 

Paths surrounded by trees, bushes and flowers at Brechin Castle Gardens one of the British Red Cross open gardens.

20 October 2024

Brechin

Entrance fee:
£5 for adults, children under 12 go free.
Time:
2pm - 5pm
Garden owners:
Lord and Lady Dalhousie

For all enquiries, please get in touch with us by email: opengardens@redcross.org.uk

We hope this garden will re-open in the future. Please keep checking this page for more details.

The walled garden is undoubtedly an impressive feature alongside Brechin Castle. This 13-acre sloping garden is considered by many as ‘one of the finest private gardens in Scotland’.

Its foundations date back to the 4th Earl of Panmure between 1701 and 1708, but the present layout is the work of William, the 1st Baron of Panmure, who succeeded to the estates in 1787.

The grounds contain several mature trees that have survived hundreds of years.

There is plenty to take in at all times of the year from rhododendron and azalea-flanked vistas in spring to formal topiary hedges and graceful hedges in winter. 

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Event information

Address:

Castle Street
Brechin
DD9 6SG

Directions:

Exit the A90 Dundee/Aberdeen trunk road south of Brechin onto the A935 sign poster to Brechin and the Country Park. Brechin Castle and its gardens are located on the right-hand side just upon entering Brechin city limits. There will be signage to help direct you. 

Facilities:

  • Refreshments
  • Plant stalls
  • Wheelchair access
  • WC available