Scotland’s Gardens Scheme – Carnoustie’s Tropical Garden
30 August 2025, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free – £5
A small tropical garden hidden in Carnoustie. You’ll find a small collection of palms, including the spectacular Brahea armata, ‘Mexican Blue Palm’, Chamaerops humilis cerifera, Trachycarpus fortunei, Trachycarpus wagerianus and Chamaerops vulcano.
You’ll also be met by a stunning circular wall with a Brazilian slate seat to keep you cosy under the tree ferns, Musa basjoo, Tetrapanax papyrifer Rex and bamboos. The garden has elegant curves at every turn creating a botanical wonderland. A jungle curved path is surrounded by the tree ferns, Fatsia japonica and Zebra grasses.
At the journey’s end you’ll find a beautiful Betula jacquemontii, Schefflera taiwaniana, tree ferns, Colocasia Pink China in a hidden sun trap 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%.
