The Ross-shire village of Strathpeffer is to hold a ‘Celebration of Gardening’ on June 6, a return of its annual StrathPetal event but with a different format.
Pending a return of its full open garden weekend in 2027, organisers are planning a one-day event on June 6, 2026, based in the village’s splendid Victorian Pavilion.
Already in the programme is a grand Gardeners’ Question Time with Will Soos, co-owner of a world-famous garden at Durnamuck, Wester Ross, and Pamela Sutherland, head gardener at Inverness Botanic Garden among those on the panel.
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There will also be a presentation from The Scottish Dahlia Society, and demonstrations on how to propagate plants and on how to grow ‘happy plants’.
Among the stalls will be Highland Liliums from Kiltarlity; Poyntzfield Herb Nursery celebrating 50 years of growing and selling from their Black Isle base; the village’s own plant stall and garden bloggers The3Growbags selling garden tools and gifts, while Dingwall Beekeepers are going to tempt you with a selection of honey.
There will also be monkey puzzle trees on sale as well as the chance to buy the trilogy of books on Strathpeffer’s history by Arthur Scott.
Those in need of a cuppa are assured some delicious home baking in a specially themed ‘Victorian tearoom’ while others might enjoy a pint in the Pavlion’s community bar.
A small number of gardens will be open in the centre of the village – most within earshot of the live music playing in the square.
“This is really a celebration of gardening” explained Alison Munro-White for the organisers. “We want to keep the momentum of our open garden weekends going, but also enable garden owners across Strathpeffer to take stock before opening their gorgeous gardens again in 2027.
“We hope people from far and wide who enjoy growing or just looking at gardens, will come to enjoy one another’s company, share experiences and get their questions answered by experts!”
Strathpeffer’s one-day event will be held on June 6 from 10 am– 4pm. Tickets are £5pp (under 12s free) and will be available on the day. Keep up to date with the programme at www.strathpetal.co.uk or follow StrathPetal on Facebook.
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