Garden

the Walled Garden at Gordon Castle: One of Scotland’s Hidden Gems

A hidden gem situated between the River Spey and the Moray Coast, our Walled Garden is one of Scotland’s best kept secrets. At almost eight acres in size, it is one of the oldest and largest kitchen gardens in Britain and has been lovingly restored to its former glory with a modern design by world famous designer Arne Maynard. An oasis of peace and tranquillity, the garden is also a hive of activity. Constantly tended by a small team of dedicated gardeners, a myriad of herbs, cut flowers, fruit and vegetables are grown within its ancient walls making the garden as beautiful as it is productive.

Open all year round, come and relax in the peaceful surroundings and see our gardeners hard at work, digging, sowing, hoeing and harvesting. Try delicious freshly picked produce in our award-winning café or browse a range of over 200 products in our shop, all based on the plants we grow or inspired by the Gordon Castle Estate. With a wonderful natural play area and seasonal garden trails, there is plenty for children to see and enjoy as well.

Opening Hours

The Walled Garden & Children’s play-area – Open 10am–3pm 7 days a week

The Walled Garden Café & Gift Shop – Open 10am–3pm Wednesday to Sunday

Please note that The Walled Garden is open to the public but Gordon Castle itself is not.

The Walled Garden is a dog-friendly space, and we kindly ask that dogs are kept on a lead at all times. Additionally, our café also has a dog-friendly area.

Entry Prices

(Nov 2025 – Apr 2026)

Adult – £5.00  |  Concession – £4.00  |  Children – £3.00

(May – Oct 2026)

Adult – £10.50  |  Concession – £8.50  |  Children – £5.50

Carers are admitted free of charge when accompanying an individual who requires their assistance during their visit. Please note that this free entry applies to the carer only, the individual visiting the garden is subject to the standard admission fees above.

MEMBERSHIPS

Become a friend of The Walled Garden

Our annual membership card is perfect for regular visitors and entitles you to free entry into The Walled Garden/children’s play-area (maximum of 2 adults and 3 children only per card.) When you sign up you will also get 10% off each time you purchase from our gift shop, and 5% in the cafe (excluding vouchers and events). Sign up here.

Royal Horticultural Society

All year round – Free entry on Wednesdays & Thursdays, when open.

We cannot apply free entry without your valid RHS membership card, so please have this ready to show our staff upon arrival.

Historic Houses 

All year round – Free entry everyday

We cannot apply free entry without your valid Historic Houses membership card, so please have this ready to show staff upon arrival.

Gardener’s World

All year round – 2 for 1 entry (Receive 1 free adult/concession ticket when 1 adult/concession ticket is purchased at full price)

We cannot apply 2 for 1 entry without your Gardener’s World Magazine voucher, so please have this ready to show staff upon arrival.

Tours

Guided tours must be booked in advance and are only available for groups of 10 or more. We charge an extra £4 per person on top of our ticket prices for a guided tour. Please fill out the form below to schedule a guided tour.

Directions

We’re easy to find, just look out for the castle arches! The main entrance to Gordon Castle Walled Garden is at the western end of Fochabers village, right on the A96 — around nine miles east of Elgin and twelve miles west of Keith.

Children’s Play Area

Herb & Essential Oil Gardens

Fruit & Vegetable Gardens

Cut Flowers Gardens

Colourful display of fresh vegetables including beets, courgettes, tomatoes, beans, and cauliflower from Gordon Castle garden.
Rows of tulips in shades of pink and purple bloom in Gordon Castle Walled Garden with greenhouse in the background.
Rows of orange and purple tulips bloom before a brick cottage at Gordon Castle Walled Garden on a bright spring day.
Tall tomato plants laden with fruit grow inside the bright greenhouse at Gordon Castle Walled Garden in Fochabers.
Woman and two children pick colourful flowers in Gordon Castle Walled Garden on a sunny day, surrounded by blooms.
Rustic farm shop display of apples, greens, flowers and vegetables freshly harvested from Gordon Castle Walled Garden.
Espalier apple trees heavy with red fruit grow neatly in Gordon Castle Walled Garden, framed by greenery.
Aerial square view of Gordon Castle Walled Garden, with patterned lawns, vegetable plots, and surrounding countryside.
Gardener works among neat rows of vegetables in Gordon Castle Walled Garden, framed by trees and stone walls.
Pink tulips bloom in neat beds with bamboo frames at Gordon Castle Walled Garden, with the brick cottage in the background.
Brick wall covered in apple blossom trees at Gordon Castle Walled Garden, with spring flowers in full bloom.
A basket of freshly picked carrots in yellow, orange and purple shades rests on soil in Gordon Castle Walled Garden.
Aerial view of Gordon Castle Walled Garden in winter snow, showing geometric beds and glasshouses in Moray, Scotland.
Two visitors walk along a flower-lined path at Gordon Castle Walled Garden, with others exploring the grounds beyond.
Wildflowers bloom in front of a brick cottage at Gordon Castle Walled Garden, creating a colourful summer display.
Rows of tulips in shades of pink and purple bloom in Gordon Castle Walled Garden with greenhouse in the background.
Aerial summer view of Gordon Castle Walled Garden, showing colourful geometric beds and greenhouses in Moray, Scotland.
Neat rows of green lettuce and red beet leaves grow side by side in Gordon Castle Walled Garden under summer light.