Drummond Castle Gardens

DRUMMOND CASTLE GARDENS

Partner Garden
Free access for RHS members at selected times

Muthill
Crieff
PH7 4HN

South of Crieff on A822.

20 acres

Tel
01764 681433

Visit website

Opening Hours

Closed May. 11am–5pm, Jun–Sep; 11am–5pm (last entry 4pm), 10 Jun–31 Oct.

Admission

Please see website for admission prices.

RHS members

Free access (member 1 only for joint memberships) applies 10–30 Jun, Sep and Oct.

Facilities

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Dogs welcome
  • Free carer entry
  • Gift shop
  • Group rates
  • Parking
  • Picnic area
  • Toilets

Features

  • Autumn colour
  • Champion trees
  • Glasshouse (open to public)
  • Mediterranean/Italian garden

About the garden

Owned by
Claire Wallace

There is no clue as to what awaits as one drives up a mile-long avenue, closely lined with beech trees. The castle sits on a rocky outcrop and is everything expected of an ancient Scottish fortress: huge walls, a massive keep and spiralling turrets. 

On crossing the castle courtyard, the gardens are revealed. Standing at the top of a flight of stairs that lead down into the gardens themselves, it is possible to see the full glory of the gardens. Intricate parterres are lined with low box hedges. They depict family crests, contained within a St Andrew’s cross. Gravel paths sit alongside neatly clipped yew hedges.

This is a formal Italianate garden sitting amid the splendour of Scotland’s rolling countryside. It is the perfect way to spend a relaxing afternoon walking among the plants, exploring the greenhouses or sitting on a bench, soaking up the atmosphere.

Please note: this garden is partially accessible.

Plants of special interest

  • Fruit bushes/trees
  • Lavender
  • Rhododendrons/azaleas
  • Roses
  • Topiary

Get involved

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.