Dobbies sponsor Scone Palace Garden Fair

Scotland’s festival of all things gardening, the Scone Palace Garden Fair, has announced that Dobbies Garden Centres is the main sponsor for this year’s event.

Scone Palace in Scotland seen through the Ancient Archway Short Crop

Now in its fourth year, the Scone Palace Garden Fair, which runs from the 30th to the 31st of May, features a mix of gardening displays, plant sales, hands-on activities from the Royal Horticultural Society, the Scottish Garden Design competition, and talks from industry experts.

The event is set against the picturesque backdrop of Scone Palace and expects in the region of 7,000 visitors over the two days. As the main sponsor, Dobbies will be present during the event with providing advice, practical gardening ideas, and tips on how to make the most of garden living.

“As Scotland’s national garden show, we are on a mission to share our passion for plants, to inspire wellness through horticulture, and to create a home for the Scottish gardening community, as we endeavour to make gardening approachable and accessible for all. We are delighted, therefore, to welcome Dobbies on board as a main sponsor. Their dedication to gardening aligns perfectly with our values, and I know they will play a key role in bringing the 2025 Garden Fair experience to life,” Viscount William Stormont of Scone Palace.

Emma Leek, General Manager at Dobbies Perth, added: “We’re thrilled to be supporting Scone Palace Garden Fair, especially as this year we’re celebrating 160 years of helping British gardeners to grow. The team at Dobbies Perth love connecting with our local community and helping them bring their gardens to life. We’re looking forward to meeting our fellow garden fans at the Garden Fair and connecting over our shared passion for plants and gardening.”

Celebrating 160 years, Dobbies was founded in 1865 by James Dobbie and is headquartered near Edinburgh. The chain currently has a total of 53 stores.