Geilston Garden NTS

16/10/2026

It’s been a long weigh to the top for our gardeners at Geilston… 🎃

6 months of sowing, planting, growing and harvesting for our pumpkin to tip the scales at 16.2kg!

But will it be enough for us to squash the competition and win the Trust’s Pumpkin Weigh-Off? 👀

It’s pumpkin vs pumpkin at the National Trust for Scotland, as eight garden teams across the country compete for the heaviest pumpkin.

National Trust for Scotland is revealing who’s grown the biggest next week, so tune in for the great gourd-off! 🏆

16/10/2026

🎃 Join us on the 31st Oct & 1st Nov from 11am-3pm for our spooktacular Family Halloween Trail 🎃

Wear your favourite Halloween outfit and follow the trail set in our enchanting garden. After your walk, receive a goody bag & get creative with a fun Halloween-themed craft activity - perfect for children and families looking to enjoy some autumn magic! Plus... the Geilston Book Gnomes will pay us a final visit so you might find a book hiding in the garden! 👻🐈‍⬛🩻🦇📖

Tickets are limited so secure yours now ⬇️
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14/10/2026

Our Halloween Trail is live for bookings - join us on the 31st Oct & 1st Nov 11am-3pm. Tickets are limited so sign up now! 🎃

Take part in our spooky Halloween trail set in our enchanting garden. After your walk, receive a goody bag & get creative with a fun Halloween-themed craft activity - perfect for children and families looking to enjoy some autumn magic! Plus... the Geilston Book Gnomes will pay us a final visit so you might find a book hiding in the garden. 👻🐈‍⬛🩻🦇📖

Book here on Eventbrite⬇️

Come and explore Geilston Garden this Halloween with our spooky seasonal trail!

13/10/2026

08/10/2026

Dates for your diary 🗓️…

07/10/2026

Good Morning from Geilston Garden! What a dreamscape! Come & see us before we close for the season ☀️ 🌸🌳 🦅

06/10/2026

🍂🍎 WHAT A DAY! 🍎🍂

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came along to the Autumn Festival at Geilston Garden & to the Friends of Geilston for organising another great event!

We were thrilled to welcome nearly 200 visitors through the gates to enjoy a lovely autumn day & thankfully, the weather was definitely kinder to us than it was in some other parts of the country! ☀️🍂

And if you missed it… don’t worry! 👻🎃

📅 SAVE THE DATE: 31st October & 1st November

Our Halloween event is next! 🎃🕷️🍁

Booking will be LIVE SOON on Eventbrite, so keep your eyes peeled and get ready for some spooky fun at Geilston! 👻

04/10/2026

🍂🍎 Autumn is calling at Geilston Garden today 🍎🍂

Join us for an autumnal day at Geilston, filled with seasonal treats, garden delights and a little bit of magic!

🍎 Follow our Apple Trail and explore the garden
🥕 Pick up some delicious Geilston-grown produce & flowers
🎶 Enjoy the sounds of The Wandering Piper
📅 Be among the first to see our new calendar launch
🍰 Treat yourself to some delicious homebaking, plus warming hot soup and fresh bread, courtesy of The Ginger Breadman 🥣
📚 And guess who's back? Our much-loved Geilston Book Gnomes! Come along, discover a hidden gem and find a book to take home.

We look forward to seeing you 12-4pm! 🍁 🍂 🍃

30/09/2026

Drying flower in our 1797 potting shed with its secret window that looks out onto Geilston burn - a must see! 🪟💐

29/09/2026

Come along to Geilston Garden this Sunday to celebrate Autumn! Join us for seasonal fun for adults & families or just a gentle stroll around the garden 🍂🍃🍎🍏

Date for Your Diary! The Friends of Geilston Autumn event takes place on Sunday 4th October. Lots to see and do and you will be able to purchase your 2027 Calendars hot off the press!

Hope to see you there 🍁🍂🌰🍄