Geilston Garden
17 minute walk from Cardross station · Highlands and Argyll
Geilston Garden is a beautiful National Trust for Scotland property located north-west of Cardross. Developed over two hundred years ago, this historic estate combines a traditional walled garden, a kitchen garden, and a peaceful wooded area.
The grounds are rich in history, featuring a 100-foot Wellingtonia tree and a cannon said to be a trophy from the Battle of Corunna. Much of the landscape seen today was laid out by former residents Elizabeth Hendry and Margaret Bell.
Visitors can enjoy vibrant seasonal displays, from spring azaleas to a spectacular summer herbaceous border. You can explore the Geilston burn as it wends through the estate or purchase fresh, in-season produce like carrots and beetroot from the stand at the entrance.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Garden
- Good for
- Gardens, Historic houses, Lochs, rivers & waterfalls, Trees & woodlands
- Characteristics
- Designed landscape, Riverside, Walled, Woodland
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Region
- Highlands and Argyll
Stations within walking distance
- Cardross station — 17 min walk, 1.3 km
Other places near Cardross
- Cardross Golf Club — 5 min walk from the station
- St. Peter's Seminary — 25 min walk from the station
- Kilmahew Castle — 30 min walk from the station
- Ardmore Point, near Helensburgh — 38 min walk from the station