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Tree Trail

The Woodlands around Drumlanrig provide one of the finest landscapes in the country. They have been managed for many generations with great skill for their amenity as well as commercial value.

Appreciate the beauty of the picturesque woodland and view the many historic trees found in the woodlands around Drumlanrig. The way-marked Tree Trail leads through the Gardens from the large white gate, where many interesting trees can be found.

These include a Red Oak (Quercus rubra) which was planted in 1971 by Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, when he stayed at Drumlanrig.

The Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) was found by a Scottish plant collector named David Douglas, whilst travelling along the North-West Pacific coast of America in the 1820s. The seed was sent to his brother who was Master of Works at Drumlanrig and planted in the Gardens. The Drumlanrig Douglas Fir was therefore the first to be planted in this country.

The Trail also visits the Drumlanrig Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) which dates back to the 18th Century and is one of the largest girth and spread in Britain. It is one of Scotland's top 100 Heritage Trees.

These are just three of the more famous trees to be found in the Tree Trail. Also throughout the gardens and woodland are small groups of conifer trees, usually in protective enclosures and part of a Conifer Conservation Programme led by the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh.

During your walk through the gardens, please abide by any safety signs or path diversions.

Please note, dogs must be on a lead within the gardens.

The Tree Trail is open during the Gardens and Country Estate open season.