29/04/2026
🌱 National Gardening Week at the Castle Gardens 🌱
Explore the Castle Gardens and enjoy a little piece of the Highlands in bloom.
The Gardens bring together an amazing mix of plants – from those you’d find in our temperate rainforests to species that thrive in harsher, mountain environments. Along the way, you’ll discover how plants have been part of everyday life for generations, used for food, fuel, medicine, dyes, perfumes and special traditions – as well as for their simple, quiet beauty.
Many of the native plants here are closely linked to Gaelic culture, with stories and knowledge passed down through oral tradition, connecting people to the land. There are stories everywhere, and if you embrace your curiosity, you’ll find history all around you as you explore the Gardens.
Even the paths have a story to tell. The Caithness flagstone underfoot comes from the north coast of the Highlands – a strong, beautiful stone that’s travelled far and wide, paving paths and streets across the world.
Take a stroll, slow down, and enjoy the Castle Gardens this National Gardening Week 🌿
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