Scone Palace Garden Fair, 29 and 30 May, 2026

Proudly sponsored by Dobbies Garden Centres

A celebration of all things horticultural, Scone Palace Garden Fair is the must-see gardening event this summer – especially under 12s go free and over 65s are concession priced.

Set amongst the stunning grounds of Scone Palace, Scotland’s national garden show returns on 29 and 30 May, and is set to be a blooming marvellous day out for the whole family.

Viscount William Stormont of Scone Palace commented: "As Scotland's national garden show, we are on a mission to share our passion for plants, to inspire wellness through horticulture, and to create a home for the Scottish gardening community, as we endeavour to make gardening approachable and accessible for all.”

Featuring plant sales, walled garden demonstrations, expert speakers, the Scottish Garden Design Competition and children’s activities, the show is a firm favourite amongst experienced gardeners and green-fingered beginners alike.

Now in its fifth year, it continues to evolve, and visitors will be excited to discover new and exciting elements for 2026.

Top Five Must Do Scone Palace Garden Fair Activities

Shop in the Traders’ Promenade: Empty the car and prepare to shop! You’ll find everything you need to create a beautiful garden and outdoor living space in the shopping promenade, with over 60 quality exhibitors in attendance. From plant nurseries and garden centres to artisan makers, garden furniture, and innovative tools, this is a garden lover’s heaven!  If you do go a little plant-crazy (no judgement here!), you can drop off your purchases in the plant creche, thanks to the wonderful volunteers of the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society.

Take a Seat in the Scotland Grows Garden Theatre: The ‘Scotland Grows Garden Theatre’ will be hosted by M.T. O'Donnell and see the return of the 'In Conversation' programme but with some new and exciting speakers including Jackie Bird and Sean Batty.  New for 2026 is the  live  Cooking Demonstration Tent with Chefs such as Sarah Rankin and Fraser Bell (63 Tay Street).

Vote in the Scottish Garden Design Competition: This year, amateur and professional gardeners were set the challenge of creating a garden that embodies the theme of 'Passion'. Whittled down to ten finalists in the Small Space Gardens category, and three finalists in the Show Gardens category, and you are invited to vote on a People’s Choice Award for both.  

Get the Kids Involved:  The team behind Scone Palace Garden Fair is on a mission to inspire the next generation of gardeners, and to nurture a love being outdoors in nature. Angela Smith from Bloom will be with us, inspiring and helping our younger gardners to make fairy gardens.

Join in a demo or challenge: Get your hands dirty and join in the 'how-to' demonstrations taking place in the historic Walled Garden of Scone Palace. Led by a team of gardening experts this is where you’ll learn the tips and tricks you always wanted! 

As well as enjoying the Garden Fair itself, visitors are encouraged to explore the beautiful grounds and gardens of Scone Palace, including the Lady Mansfield formal garden, the kitchen garden, and the famous Murray Maze.

The Palace Coffee Shop will be open all day – you must have a scone at Scone! - and a mouthwatering line up of street food and vendors will be on hand offering hot food, summer drinks, and sweet treats.  

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