Scotland’s Gardens Scheme – Carnoustie’s Tropical Garden

A small tropical garden in Carnoustie. You’ll be met by a stunning circular wall with a Brazilian slate seat to keep you cosy among Musa basjoo, tree ferns, Tetrapanax papyrifer rex and bamboos.

You’ll find a small collection of palms, including the spectacular Brahea armata, ‘Mexican Blue Palm’, Chamaerops humilis cerifera, a breathtaking palm, Trachycarpus fortunei, Trachycarpus wagnerianus and Chamaerops vulcano.

The garden has elegant curves at every turn, creating a botanical wonderland. A jungle curved path is surrounded by tree ferns, Fatsia japonica and zebra grasses. At journey’s end you’ll find a beautiful Betula jacquemontii, Schefflera taiwaniana and macrophylla, Pink China, ferns, cannas, fatsias and Trachycarpus fortunei, in a hidden suntrap patio, accessed through the enchanting moon gate.

Directions: Buses 73 & 73C from Dundee/Arbroath. Prosen Bank is found by a path via Newton Road. No parking in Prosen Bank. Parking at football pitches on Newton Road or in adjacent streets.

Admission: £5.  Children Free.

Accessible by Public Transport.  Partial Wheelchair Access.  Homemade Teas.  No Dogs Allowed.

Beneficiaries: Alzheimer Scotland 60%.