◆ Trending: Five blooming great Scottish snowdrop walks to enjoy this Spring
They’re the first welcome sign that the winter is coming to an end – and this month is the best time to see them.
The snowdrop, or Galanthus to give them their scientific name, is one of the few plants to flower during winter or early spring.
Scotland is a great place to seesnowdrops, so here are five amazing places to catch them in all their glory.
Cambo Estate – One of the best places in Europe to see snowdrops. They look after the Plant Heritage national snowdrop collection, meaning there are over 350 varieties to spot on a signed walk that takes you through beautiful Fife woodland to the sea.
Cringletie House – The thousands of Genus Galanthus snowdrops at
Cringletie House, near Peebles, are believed to have been planted during the days of the Crimean War. Carpets of blooms cover the floor of the pretty woods next to a picturesque waterfall, while there’s a tearoom for refreshments.
Finlaystone Country Estate – Blankets of snowdrops are scattered amidst flowing burns and cascading waterfalls at this estate in Renfrewshire. There are also a range of fun family activities throughout the year, including Rangerled snowdrop walks every Sunday in February.
Glenwhan Gardens – Located near Stranraer, Glenwhan Gardens has wonderful displays of snowdrops framing stunning views over the sea to the Isle of Man,
Luce Bay, and the Mull of Galloway.
Logan Botanic Garden – Billed as ‘Scotland’s most exotic garden, this attraction in Dumfries and Galloway has plenty of snowdrops on display alongside other early flowering blooms. See the floral show by visiting on Saturdays and Sundays until March 10.