Ardfearn Nursery
Inverness, Scotland
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133 garden centres listed in Scotland.
Dozens of garden centres across Scotland are listed here, and the biggest cluster by far is around Glasgow and the west central belt, in the city and its suburbs. Dundee and Angus form the next group, followed by Aberdeen, Inverness, Stirling and Edinburgh, with others scattered through Fife, Perthshire, Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway and Moray. Chains such as Dobbies and Caulders appear several times, alongside independent nurseries like Ardfearn Nursery near Inverness and Bennybeg Plant Centre at Crieff.
Most Scottish gardeners in the central belt or the north-east cities have several choices within a short drive, while rural areas may have one local garden centre covering a wide area. The list also includes home stores with garden sections, which are useful for compost and sundries. Seasonal hours vary more in Scotland than further south, so check before travelling, especially in winter and in remoter areas.
Where they are: Glasgow (28), Dundee (16), Edinburgh (8), Inverness (8), Aberdeen (6), Stirling (6), Carluke (3), Dumfries (3), Perth (3), Arbroath (2), Falkirk (2), Lasswade (2) and more.
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Crieff, Scotland
Brechin, Scotland
Cupar, Scotland
Larkhall, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Falkirk, Scotland
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Bishopton, Scotland
Dumfries, Scotland
Alexandria, Scotland
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Ayr, Scotland
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Dundee, Scotland
Dalbeattie, Scotland
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Lasswade, Scotland
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Livingston, Scotland
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Perth, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
Dundee, Scotland
Sandyholm, Scotland
Stirling, Scotland
Dundee, Scotland
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Cairneyhill, Scotland
Forfar, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
Westhill, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Dumfries, Scotland
St Andrews, Scotland
Wishaw, Scotland
Stair, Scotland
Dundee, Scotland
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Glencarse, Scotland
Carluke, Scotland
Kingussie, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Perth, Scotland
Lasswade, Scotland
Stirling, Scotland
Motherwell, Scotland
Stirling, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
Mintlaw, Scotland
Dumfries, Scotland
Highland, Scotland
Aberdeen, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
Stirling, Scotland
Inverness, Scotland
Inverurie, Scotland
Abernethy, Scotland
Kirriemuir, Scotland
Falkirk, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
Perth, Scotland
Mount Ellen, Scotland
Kelso, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
Newton St Boswells, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
Dundee, Scotland
Stirling, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
Inverness, Scotland
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Dundee, Scotland
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Dundee, Scotland
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Currie, Scotland
Carluke, Scotland
Montrose, Scotland
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Costa, Evie, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
Carluke, Scotland
Arbroath, Scotland
Inverness, Scotland
Peterhead, Scotland
Inverness, Scotland
Dundee, Scotland
Tillicoultry, Scotland
Dundee, Scotland
Strathaven, Scotland
Glasgow, Scotland
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Banchory, Scotland
Hillend, Scotland
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Dundee, Scotland
Larbert, Scotland
Dundee, Scotland
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Glasgow, Scotland
Scottish gardens vary a great deal between the wet, mild west and the drier, colder east. Around Glasgow and the west coast, high rainfall and mild winters suit rhododendrons, ferns, hydrangeas and moisture lovers, though drainage and wind matter. The east, around Edinburgh, Fife, Dundee and Aberdeen, is drier and sunnier but can be colder, with harsh easterly winds. Many Scottish soils are acidic, particularly in the Highlands and the west. Further north and on high ground the growing season is shorter, so choose hardy plants and early-maturing vegetables, and give shelter from gales.
Choosing a garden centre in Scotland is often about finding one whose stock suits your local climate. Plants grown in Scotland or the north are usually tougher than those shipped from warmer regions, so ask where stock comes from. In the west, look for good drainage advice and moisture-loving plants; in the east and north, ask about wind and frost hardiness. Independent nurseries often have more hardy and unusual plants, while larger chains are handy for compost, bulbs and sundries. Look for healthy, compact plants, and buy tender bedding late, as frosts linger in many areas.
Garden UK lists 133 garden centres in Scotland, spread across 57 towns and villages including Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh. Each listing shows the address and contact details on file, and owners can claim their listing to add opening hours and photos.
The last frost in Scotland is usually from late April in mild coastal areas to late May or even June in colder inland and upland areas. Most gardeners wait until late May or early June before planting tender bedding and vegetables outdoors.
Rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, ferns, hardy geraniums, hostas, potatoes and soft fruit grow well in many Scottish gardens. Acidic soils and cool, moist summers suit these plants, while sun lovers need a sheltered, well-drained spot.
Plant a windbreak hedge of tough shrubs such as beech, hawthorn or sea buckthorn, and choose compact plants. Stake young trees low and use fences that filter wind rather than block it completely, which reduces turbulence.
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