Garden Charity Day
Annual Garden Charity Day
A one-day charity opening in connection with Scotland’s Garden Scheme,
inviting guests to explore Douneside’s gardens in full summer bloom.
Sunday 4th July 2027
Summer gardens, opened in support of charity.
In connection with Scotland’s Garden Scheme, Douneside House’s Annual Garden Charity Day returns on Sunday 4th July 2027, offering guests the chance to explore the gardens in full summer bloom.
The 17 acres of botanical wealth surrounding the house are carefully maintained and nurtured by the Trust’s expert horticultural team. Visitors are invited to enjoy a relaxed day across the estate at their own pace.
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the entrance on the day, with refreshments available to purchase and all money raised donated to charity.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1339 881230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk
Date and entry
Date, entry and key details.
The Annual Garden Charity Day is a one-day event. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the entrance on the day.
Entry is from £6 per person. All money raised on the day, including ticket entrance, is donated to charity.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1339 881230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk
Date
Sunday 4th July 2027
Entry price
From £6 per person
Tickets
Advance or on the day
The day experience
A day in the gardens, at your own pace.
Explore the gardens, enjoy refreshments, browse plants available for donations and listen to local music, with all proceeds supporting charity.
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Arrival
Garden entry
Arrive at Douneside and spend time exploring the gardens at your own pace throughout the day.
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Gardens
Rock pool gardens
See the rock pool gardens with Hosta, Primula, Iris and Rodgersia, originally Lady MacRobert’s alpine rock gardens, designed in 1911 by Backhouse Nurseries of York.
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Refreshments
Tea, scones and home bakes
Tea, coffee, scones and home bakes will be available to purchase, with a selection of plants offered for donations.
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Charity day
Music and charitable giving
Enjoy music from the local Ballater and District Pipe Band. All money raised on the day, including ticket entrance, is donated to charity.
The gardens
Summer colour, carefully tended.
The gardens surrounding Douneside House are maintained by the Trust’s horticultural team and opened for this annual charity day in connection with Scotland’s Garden Scheme.
Visitors can wander at an unhurried pace, taking in the seasonal planting, rock pool gardens and the quieter corners of the estate.
What's included
A garden day in support of charity.
The day offers access to Douneside’s gardens, with refreshments, plants for donations and local music available as part of the charity opening.
✓ Access to Douneside House gardens
✓ Rock pool gardens with Hosta, Primula, Iris and Rodgersia
✓ Tea, coffee, scones and home bakes available to purchase
✓ Selection of plants available for donations
✓ Music from Ballater and District Pipe Band
✓ All money raised donated to charity
✓ Tickets available in advance or at the entrance
Entry and donations
Tickets, refreshments and giving.
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the entrance on the day. Refreshments will be available to purchase, and all money raised on the day is donated to charity.
Entry price
From £6 per person
Tickets
Advance or at entrance
All money raised on the day, including ticket entrance, is donated to charity.
Questions, answered
When is Annual Garden Charity Day?
Annual Garden Charity Day takes place on Sunday 5 July 2026 at Douneside House.
Can tickets be purchased on the day?
Yes. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the entrance on the day.
What is the entry price?
Entry is from £6 per person. All money raised on the day, including ticket entrance, is donated to charity.
What can visitors see in the gardens?
Visitors can explore Douneside’s gardens, including the rock pool gardens featuring Hosta, Primula, Iris and Rodgersia. These pools were originally Lady MacRobert’s alpine rock gardens, designed in 1911 by Backhouse Nurseries of York.
Will refreshments be available?
Yes. Tea, coffee, scones and home bakes will be available to purchase during the day.
Will there be plants available?
Yes. A selection of plants will be available for donations as part of the charity day.
Is there music during the day?
Visitors can enjoy music from the local Ballater and District Pipe Band during the event.
Enquire with the team
Speak to Douneside House about Garden Charity Day.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1339 881230
Email: info@dounesidehouse.co.uk
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