In a nationwide vote organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), Dumfries House Estate in Ayrshire, Scotland, has been crowned RHS Partner Garden of the Year 2025.

Both RHS members and the general public were asked to vote for the garden that brought them the most joy during the visit within this annual competition.

Praised for its beauty, tranquillity and inclusive spirit, Dumfries House Estate also reveals that this is its first award for the garden. Melissa Simpson, head of horticulture at The King’s Foundation comments on the accolade:

“His Majesty’s vision was to inspire, educate and train people and encourage kids to get out into nature, especially in our local community, one of the most deprived areas in Scotland.”

In its fifth year, the competition also recognised regional winners including Larch Cottage Nurseries in Cumbria, Tylney Hall Hotel and Gardens in Hampshire and Arboretum Kalmthout in Belgium.