Celebrate Spring and plant your own snowdrops at historic Scottish castle

Scotland’s annual snowdrop festival has officially begun and all round the country the celebration of Spring is in full swing.

Glamis Castle, one of Scotland’s most beautiful and historic castles, is once again joining in on the celebrations and encouraging visitors to plant their very own snowdrops in the castle grounds.

Head Gardener, Des Cotton, is inviting visitors to explore the castle’s nature trail where the planting of snowdrops will take place. For keen gardeners and for the galanthophiles amongst us, a selection of both single and double snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis and Galanthus nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ are available for planting.

The Snowdrop Festival will take place over the weekends of 17 & 18 Feb and again on 24 & 25 Feb and available as part of a general admission ticket. Gardening tools will be supplied but visitors are encouraged to bring their own trowel, gardening gloves and a kneeler should they prefer.

“We are really looking forward to the welcoming the Snowdrop Festival to Glamis Castle. We have over 650 years of history within the grounds here at Glamis and the special snowdrop planting that will take place over these weekends in February presents a unique opportunity for visitors to be part of our castle’s journey. We look forward to welcoming each and every one of you,” says Head Gardener, Des Cotton.

After planting and exploring the castle grounds, gardeners can choose to enjoy a hot drink, meal or Afternoon Tea experience within the Castle Kitchen Restaurant. The traditional Afternoon Tea menu is available at a discounted price of £20 per adult, £10 per child and free for children under five.

Access to Glamis Castle’s Snowdrop Festival is included within the Gardens and Grounds admission tickets: £5.00 per adult, £2.50 per child (5-16 years) and free for children under five.

For more information visit glamis-castle.co.uk/event/snowdrop-festival/.