DUMBARTON and the Vale residents old and young came together last Sunday to raise funds for charity.
Visitors to Geilston Garden in Cardross took part in the Scotland’s Gardens Scheme charity initiative by purchasing tea and cakes.
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme was established in 1931 and helps garden owners across Scotland open their gardens to the public to raise money for charity - from cottage gardens to stately homes; allotments to therapeutic and physic gardens; formal gardens to wildlife sanctuaries.
Sixty percent of funds raised may go to charities nominated by each garden owner with the net remainder being donated to Scotland’s Gardens Scheme beneficiaries: Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres, the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland, The Gardens Fund of the National Trust for Scotland and Perennial.
Alison Farrell, who is the National Trust’s head gardener for Geilston Garden and the Hill House, said the event was a success.
She added: “The sun shone and the garden was very busy with many local and new visitors all enjoying the wonderful display of colour from the Azaleas and bluebells.
“The fantastic Scotland’s Gardens Scheme volunteers were kept extremely busy serving afternoon teas and the Geilston Garden team were on hand to answer many interesting gardening questions throughout the afternoon.”
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