Brooklands is opening for charity under the Scotland’s Gardens Scheme and is well worth a visit to see the large old walled garden and their mature woodlands with many rhododendrons and azaleas currently in flower. For more details: www.scotlandsgardens.org #lovescotlandsgardens

To get there turn off the A712 Crocketford to New Galloway road one mile outside Crocketford at the gothic gatehouse on the right travelling north.

Admission £5.00, children free, partially wheelchair accessible, dogs on leads welcome and teas will be served if weather permits.

This garden is also open by arrangement from 1 May to 30 September – refer to website above for details.