The Scottish National Rhododendron Show and Exhibition is the number one place for exhibitors from across Scotland to showcase the best of their rhododendron blooms.
Open to all, no matter the size of garden, there is a class for everyone to enter. New exhibitors are always welcome and there is plenty of expert advice and help on hand. A high calibre panel of judges ensure standards are kept up making this show a must for any rhododendron enthusiast.
Meet the judges
The panel of judges consists of David Chamberlain, a world leading authority on rhododendrons; Richard Baines, Curator of Logan Botanic Garden and leader of several botanical expeditions; and Maurice Wilkins, garden advisor and former head gardener of one of Scotland’s most popular rhododendron gardens, NTS Arduaine.

A few of the show highlights…

| 1. The Kilarden Trophy For the winner of class 1 | Mike and Sue Thornley Glenarn | |
| 2. The George Sherriff Cup For the most points in section 1 | Mike and Sue Thornley Glenarn | |
| 3. The Sir John Stirling Maxwell Trophy For the best species shown, grown in the open | Paul Haynes Morar | |
| 4. The Harry Fairbairn Cup For the most points in section 4 (novice) | Lizzie Hudson Garelochhead | |
| 5. The Alan Clark Cup For the best hybrid shown in section 4 (novice) | Andrew Nisbet Rhu | |
| 6. The David Stuart Cup For the best species shown in section 4 (novice) | Lizzie Hudson Garelochhead | |
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