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Scotland's Gardens Scheme continues to facilitate the opening of gardens with private gardens, not usually open to the public, still of paramount importance.

Although country house gardens continue to open, these are now joined by many town and village gardens which have proved very popular amongst our visitors. Indeed several village gardens often open together with home made teas being provided by the church, or other local organisations, that so often receive support through the owner's choice of charity.

What remains of fundamental importance is that all the gardens that open for us are of horticultural interest and are of a certain standard.

In addition to the traditional, indeed renowned, home made teas that are available at the garden openings, plant and produce stalls, musical entertainment, quizzes/games for children and many other activities are frequently on hand.

Some 170 charities, both large and small, benefit annually from the 40% gross of the takings that are donated to the charities chosen by the garden owners whilst 60% net continues to be given to the four beneficiaries of the Scheme.

The Queen's Nursing Institute Scotland continues to support community and primary care nursing whilst The Gardens Fund of the National Trust for Scotland undertakes vital projects in order to maintain their collection of important gardens. Perennial and The Royal Fund for Gardeners' Children play major roles in each of their areas.