

We are a multifaceted Scottish estate with something for everyone. For our day visitors, we have one of the oldest and largest walled kitchen gardens in Britain, cafe, children's play and shop. For longer visits, we have luxury castle accommodation, cottages, fishing and country pursuits. For events, we have a brand new wedding venue for up to 250 guests as well as our intimate orangery option. Select one of our options below and see where your visit will take you.

The earth is growing quiet
November 29, 2023“The earth is growing quiet. It is making its bed, a winter bed for flowers and small creatures. The bed is white and silent, and much life can hide beneath … Read More

‘Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the number of apples in a seed.’
October 16, 2023“Anyone can count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the number of apples in a seed.” ( Robert H Schuller) In The Walled Garden nearly one … Read More

This morning, the sun endures past dawn.
September 11, 2023“This morning, the sun endures past dawn. I realise that it is August: the summer’s last stand.” – Sara Baume Not so much a last stand but an ‘on growing’ … Read More

Glorious July
July 25, 2023Glorious July, flowers bloom, fruit and vegetables ripen, the garden beckons! A giant hare statue, redolent of psychedelic art, stands on sentry duty. He is one of 40 exhibited throughout … Read More

June the gateway to summer when…
June 21, 2023June the gateway to summer when… ‘The sun shines for you, birds sing for you, flowers bloom for you so don’t forget to smile for you!’ (Marjory Pay Hinkley) We … Read More

‘He who plants a garden plants happiness’
May 2, 2023There is an old Chinese proverb ‘He who plants a garden plants happiness .’ May for Gordon Castle is the busiest month of the year. The gardeners are indeed planting … Read More