The Scottish Rhododendron society presents…
The Scottish National Rhododendron Show and Exhibition
2024
At The Gibson Hall Garelochhead
Postcode : G84 0AT
Saturday 27th April
12-3pm
Open to all: SRS members and non-members are Welcome to visit and exhibit. This is an opportunity to show off your very best blooms.
Members, It will be show time again in late April !! Please come and support your Society.
- 49 classes to enter, including a restricted section for first time exhibitors (sect 4). Give it a try ! Help is on hand for all exhibitors. A guide to showing
- Photographic competition. Enter your best images of plants and animals. (sect 7). Best over-all winner takes home ‘Wild Argyll Trophy’. show schedule. Important Note : schedule has been updated since last show. Please Do Not use last years schedule as reference.
- Book Sale. Donate unused gardening books or pick up a bargain.
- Plant sales. Stalls with Rhododendrons and Azaleas from a Specialist Rhododendron Nursery and SRS members plant stall. Money raised at the SRS plant stall goes towards our ‘Education & Exploration Fund’
- Visit Gardens in the local area and have a full weekend of Rhododendron inspiration. Carol Rowe will be happy to lead a guided walk through Kilarden Rhododendrons for anyone who is interested. Please contact us on enquiries@scottishrhododendronsociety.org.uk and we will let her know if you would like to join this walk. Guided walk Sunday 28th Apr, 2pm
Places to eat
- The Perch, Garelochhead
- The Kilcreggan Cafe, Kilcreggan
- The Creggans, Kilcreggan
More about SRS Education and Exploration fund
Our plant and seed sales now raise funds to support our recently launched Education and Exploration Fund – helping horticulturists to engage in research or expand their knowledge of Rhododendrons by travel on organised expeditions. We have already assisted our first applicant who has participated in an expedition to observe rhododendrons in the wild. Details of the expedition will be announced shortly.
Our next applicant trained at Auchincruive and now gardens in Southern Ireland.
Your presence at our show (or a donation) will help our scheme flourish and assure its future.
List of nearby gardens
| Garden | Address | Opening Times |
|---|---|---|
| Glenarn | Rhu, By Helensburgh, G84 8LL | From 21st Mar, dusk till dawn |
| Linn Botanic Gardens | Shore Road, Cove, Helensburgh, G84 0NR | Temporarily closed |
| Geilston Garden NTS | Main Road, Cardross, Dumbarton, G82 5HD | 10am till 5pm |
| Kilarden | Kilarden, Rosneath. G84 0PU | Guided walk Sunday 28th Apr, 2pm |