Drop in on the Scottish Snowdrop Festival
February sees the return of VisitScotland’s
popular
Scottish Snowdrop Festival (4 February - 18
March 2012).
2012 sees a diverse range of over 50 gardens
(including several new to the festival) showcasing their beautiful
snowdrop spots, some of which are open exclusively for the
event. Properties taking part in the festival range from
majestic castles and classic country estates to woodland walks,
walled gardens and urban retreats. There is even a magical
Snowdrops by
Starlight night time experience on offer.
Some of the gardens taking part
include:
Carpeted in snowdrops each year, the 70 acres
of woodland at Cambo Estate in Fife is home to the National
Collection of 300 species of snowdrop, which offers breathtaking
displays by day. In the evening experience Snowdrops by Starlight,
in which light and sound is used to transform the snowdrop vistas
into an enchanted starlit wonderland.
4 February - 18 March 10am to 4.30pm
Adults - £5.00 / Children - Free
Snowdrops by Starlight
Dates and prices to be confirmed
Cambo is offering £100
off self catering breaks and £50 off
B&B breaks
Enjoy snowdrops in the magnificent woodlands
of Rosehaugh Estate overlooking the Moray Firth.
4 February - 19 March 8am - sunset
Free access to the estate
Heathcote B&B in Inverness is offering £25
off rooms.
The woodlands and grounds of Traquair House
have a spectacular showing of snowdrops that will be open for the
first time this year. The 1745 Cottage Restaurant will be
open for light lunches and afternoon teas.
25 - 26 February 11am - 5pm and 11am - 4pm on
Sunday
Adults - £4.00 / Concessions - £3.00
Cringletie House Hotel (another Scottish
Snowdrop Festival venue) near Peebles is offering £75 off rooms
A gentle meandering route passes through the
Hercules Garden and weaves along to St Brides Kirk. The walk
also includes access to two new paths only open to the public
at snowdrop time. Cream teas are available in the Castle's
Tullibardine Restaurant.
4 February - 18 March 10am - 4pm
Adults - £4.50 / Concessions - £2.40
Atom Crow Cottage in Pitlochry is offering
£100 off self catering breaks
Castle Kennedy, Dumfries & Galloway
Located on an isthmus surrounded by two large
natural lochs, these famous gardens extend to 75 acres of
landscaped terraces and avenues.
1 February - 18 March 10am - 5pm
Adults - £5.00
The North West Castle Hotel in Stranraer is
offering £50 off rooms
Cleghorn, Lanarkshire - NEW
An 18th century garden which is currently
being renovated. Mature trees and shrubs, with masses of snowdrops
spread around. Beautiful views to the south of Tinto Hill and
the Cleghorn Glen.
4 March 2 - 4pm
Entrance fee by donation
New Lanark Mill Hotel in New Lanark is
offering £25 off rooms
Find out more about the
Scottish Snowdrop Festival.
