Branklyn Garden (National Trust for Scotland) — Attraction in Scotland

Despite being right next to a busy road, the garden is quite quiet. The entrance is just off the main road up a short incline. There is parking here for disabled drivers only, the other spaces are claimed by neighbours to the garden. Entrance by a gate, to be kept closed. There is a shop at the entrance where tickets can be bought. Concession £7. The garden stretches along the hillside. Toilets, a female and a unisex (including disabled). The cafe is at the end of the private house and has an open terrace with tables and chairs to sit outside. It doesn't take long to walk around but there are multiple pathways to take depending on where the best flower displays are. Lots of plants of various types on show. Big rock gardens scattered around. Trees and bushes abound, a water feature and benches laid out at the entrance with plants for sale. Some plants I'd never seen before. It is possible to walk all the garden areas on this side of the River Tay or cross the railway bridge into the...

It is an old property located in a narrow part of Perth. The gardens are full of plants and trees with interesting features and landscape. Parking is up the hill and a short steep walk to the next street down unless you are a blue badge holder and can use one of the two spaces at the gate to the property. The staff of mostly volunteers are friendly and the service was prompt. It was fairly busy while i was there with all outside seating taken. There was not a seat in use inside. A small press pot for coffee that would keep you awake for a while and a decent chunk of lemon and coconut slice help to absorb the atmosphere. Parking is tight though there are enough spaces. There are only two toilets available for mixed use, external to the main house and cafe.

Consider the age and situation of the property it more than meets needs as a small venue. If you just want to sit and drink tea and eat cake you are catered for but...

A real gem - a 'public' garden which really has the feel of a private one. The collection is enormous and you get the distinct impression that the original owners would be very happy with how it has progressed and been maintained. We were a week or so too early for the really vibrant autumn colours but there was still a lot to see and enjoy. The staff were very helpful and when we asked a few questions that the volunteer could not answer, she fetched the head gardener for us and we had a long and very informative chat. If you have the time to visit the tearoom, the scones are delightful and they make REAL coffee as opposed to the brown water that is served in so many places in Scotland ;-). Service was also excellent. An absolute must if you are in the area - we are already thinking about a...