Branklyn Gardens

Regarded as one of the finest private gardens in the whole of Scotland and just a short walk from the city centre.

Branklyn Garden was developed in the 1920s by John and Dorothy Renton, with the couple keen to create a garden with some of the most unusual and rare species from around the globe.

The couple collected seeds from renowned plant hunters including Frank Ludlow and George Forrest, and that coupled with Dorothy’s expert talents led to the creation of this incredible garden.

The two-acre hillside garden offers garden-lovers the chance to see some different species throughout the year. In spring, you can admire the alpine flowers, dog’s tooth violet and the blue buttercup. In summer, you do not want to miss the magnolias and feathery purple Japanese maple.

Later in the year when autumn arrives, inhale the incredible aroma of the katsura tree. The tree produces a delicious burnt sugar scent when its leaves begin to turn.

The garden is renowned for its huge collection of plant species, particularly rhododendrons, alpine, herbaceous and peat-loving plants. It is little surprise that it remains so popular with avid gardeners and botanists alike!

Distance from Perth city centre: 1 mile