Discover events in Dumfries & Galloway – South West Scotland

Scottish Rhododendron Festival Guided Walk – Late Spring Colour

Castle Kennedy Gardens Castle Kennedy, Scotland, United Kingdom

10.30am – 12.00pm Cost: £4 plus admission to the Gardens plus a free hot drink (members get 10% off) Take a guided walk with our former Head Gardener to uncover the wonderous changes that occur mid-season and the spectacular show of flower. Late spring is a stunning time in our Garden. Our renowned Rhododendron collection […]

Scottish Rhododendron Festival Guided Walk – Historic Original Specimens

Castle Kennedy Gardens Castle Kennedy, Scotland, United Kingdom

10.30am – 12.00pm Cost: £4 plus admission to the Gardens plus a free hot drink (members get 10% off) Celebrate the Scottish Rhododendron Festival by joining our Head Gardener on this wonderful tour of the Gardens. Learn about the Garden’s renowned Rhododendron collection will be in full bloom, including many original specimens brought to the […]

Scotland’s Garden Scheme – Open Day For Charity

Castle Kennedy Gardens Castle Kennedy, Scotland, United Kingdom

Cost: Regular admission, donated to charities This is an ideal time to enjoy a lovely day out at Castle Kennedy Gardens and support two worthwhile charities at the same time. The designated charities are Homestart Wigtownshire and Scotland Garden’s Scheme Beneficiaries which include The Gardens Fund of the National Trust for Scotland, Maggie’s, Perennial & […]

Peter Pan – Open Air Theatre

Castle Kennedy Gardens Castle Kennedy, Scotland, United Kingdom

Next Tuesday, at Castle Kennedy Gardens, Immersion Theatre Production Company invite you to soar away to Neverland as they proudly bring their most magical musical to date, Peter Pan. You’ll be HOOKED! Get ready to think happy thoughts and fly high as the mischievous Peter embarks on an awfully big adventure, introducing Wendy Darling to […]

Shelter Building and Wild Pizza Experience with Way of the Wild Ranger

Castle Kennedy Gardens Castle Kennedy, Scotland, United Kingdom

Castle Kennedy Gardens is delighted to host the Way of the Wild Ranger Christy Miles for this fun-filled day, which will take place in the beautiful setting of the gardens. Whilst reconnecting with nature you will be taught the basics of Backwood survival shelter building, as well as building your very own shelter. Once the […]

Reaction Rockets and S’mores, with Way of the Wild Ranger

Castle Kennedy Gardens Castle Kennedy, Scotland, United Kingdom

Up, up, up! Build and launch your own rockets. Castle Kennedy Gardens is delighted to host the Way of the Wild Ranger Christy Miles for this exciting new activity. Reach for the stars in this space race involving acid-base reaction rockets. Design and build your own rocket from recycled materials as part of a team. […]

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Birds of Prey Event – KG Hawks

Castle Kennedy Gardens Castle Kennedy, Scotland, United Kingdom

KG Hawks Birds of Prey Rescue and Education Services will be visiting Castle Kennedy Gardens with a host of birds of prey for you to meet! These include a Tawny Long-Eared Owl, stunning Western Screech Owl, the adorable Snowy Owl and many more. There will be free workshops to explain about our native birds of […]