I used to feel like this garden centre was a second home and I felt at one amidst the bracken and…read moreshrubs in the green house. My Grandparents used to take me and my brother here when we were young and I can remember going pretty much every other day. Quite bizarre now I think about it, as they only had a tiny garden. This place is huge and you can get everything you could ever imagine for a garden, gnomes, compost, plant pots, you name it, it's all here. So if you're green fingered then head down to Rouken Glen Garden Centre to pick up a plant or two and maybe even some tips from the other plant fanatics.

Is there anything more exciting that wondering round a garden centre?…read more Yes, lots of things. In fact anything! But that's not the point! As far as garden centre's go Rouken Glen is one of the best. I'm not a big plant lover because they require care and attention and I am too busy caring for and attending to myself but, they don't just have plants at Rouken Glen! There is also a large gift shop which sells all manner of randomness from vases and candles to jewelry and mugs. The pleasant little coffee shop sells some yummy cakes and light lunch items. When I go to visit my wee 89 year old Granpa I take him to this coffee shop and he flirts with all the old ladies, sweet and disgusting in equal measures! My favorite thing about Rouken Glen is the Christmas section; it is a magical winter wonderland! I particularly like the outdoor Christmas light section, a little wonder around here is a great way to get you in the festive mood!

A Walled Garden built on a farm on the edge of Devilla Forest. In addition to the Garden, there is…read morea Farm Shop selling their produce and a lovely log cabin cafe. The cabin is kept warm in winter with a feature stove fireplace and the owner is equally as welcoming. We fancied a snack, so opted for homemade soup with crusty bread. One of the party had a cheese & spring onion toastie - good uncomplicated fare. For afters, Mum had the Meringue with a pot of Earl Grey. Being more of a savoury fella overall, I don't often go in for cakes etc, but I decided to try the Apple & Cinnamon Scone with Butter & Jam. It was delicious, I have to say. They are expanding at the moment to allow more visitors to the cafe. Given the quality of the food, I think this will prove popular with ramblers and those looking for somewhere to relax that's a little bit different from the norm.

Lovely little gem hidden away. Ideal for a nice afternoon. Lovely helpful staff and you can bring…read moreyour (well behaved) four legged friends.

The food at The Buttery at the Silverbirch Garden Centre is fab... best on the Clydeside &…read morereasonable price-wise. Ambience is fab too... a lovely wee coffeeshop with loads of wood & stone. Fab place for brunch. Tx

This has got to be the nicest garden centre EVER! The stock is amazing. Beautiful range of Xmas…read morestock at the moment. Nicest Xmas ornaments I've ever seen.

OK, so you can buy from this nursery online but I just love visiting this place. From the long…read morebumpy driveway to the winding paths through the Walled gardens of thousands of potted plants it is my idea of bliss. Working on the theory that if they are grown in Scotland they have got to be hardy I have some real treaures from here. They specialise in unusual perennials, ferns & grasses and are always lovely healthy plants. They are open All year except mid December to mid January. Daily10am to 5pm

Binny Plants is a paradox. Silver Gilt medals at Chelsea and highly regarded at Gardening Scotland…read morewe found a visit to them a mixed affair. Their peonies as you would expect are a fine display an worth every penny. Look for other perennials and it is a different story. the walled garden is full of plants, many of them are pot pound and full of weeds. It looks as if the place is just too big for the number of staff employed. So stick to the peonies if shopping at Binny plants.

Recently changed hands. Hope they manage to stock the range of proper nursery plants this place was…read moreknown for.

Lovely, tranquil , 'naice' nursery in great country setting. Friendly, knowledgeable, staff. Good,…read morequaint cafe too, part of it set in an old fashioned glasshouse full of climbers. Go early or they will run out of the best things to eat.

I'm not much of a Gardener but when I come here I can't help but look at all the new stock they…read morehave in home decor and cooking/baking utensils. I usually come here with my gran (a regular visitor). Their cafe offers fantastic home made lunches and cakes. It's very simple but great quality. Especially the cakes! A nice place for lunch or for a cup of tea. The service can't be beaten, very friendly local staff.

I came here for the first time two days ago and had a delightful two hours! I had expected a basic…read moregarden centre full of pots and plants and little else, but this place is full of high-quality beautiful gifts: china, glass, ornaments, homewares, books, jewellery and so much more! There is a gorgeous cafe as well my husband and I had lunch there and everything was so fresh and delicious (especially the most glorious cream cakes imaginable!!!). We bought some treats to bring home as well from the chilled cabinet, including Findlater's vegetable pate (something you can't find easily elsewhere). Of course, there are plenty of gardening tools, accessories and beautiful plants for sale, both for indoors and the garden. The staff are very helpful too. We asked for a couple of plants we couldn't find and the assistant insisted on phoning someone to see if they could track them down for us. It's found on the Ayr road going a few miles out of Kilmarnock, and there's a large car park at the front. (I'm sure it won't be long until we go over there again!)

Really good dobbies garden centre! Would definately…read morerecommend visiting the coffee shop! Cakes are to die for! Nice service and clean coffee shop! Not really a garden person but the store inside is great for books, gifts and has a good selection of yankee candles. Dobbies is great at xmas, fab candles, table and home decorations!

I love shopping ( and eating ) in Dobbies. The staff are always so nice and helpfulread more

Another one of the Caulders Garden Centres chains which I have to say I prefer to Dobbies…read more The garden centre was previously run by the Erskine Charity. I was pleased to hear that when Caulders took over this location they came to arrangement to buy the business but lease the land from the Erskine Charity giving them a better return on their investment. There is a huge indoor shop selling a large array of candles, gifts, home decor and good prices books. At Christmas they have a huge selection of Christmas decorations - great for little ones to look at! There is a lovely outdoor area selling gardening supplies, plants and all you would expect from a garden centre. The staff are always super helpful and happy to answer any questions. The restaurant indoors has a good menu of freshly cooked food from soups to sandwiches to baked potatoes to lasagne... and a lovely selection of baked goods and sweet treats! All in all a great place for a bite to eat, for buying a gift for a friend or for beautifying your garden!

Great garden centre - with an absolutely beaufiful Christmas display…read more Although a bit out of the way - (only really accessible by car), this garden centre has a great variety of seeds, equipment, garden furniture, water features, seed potatoes, etc, etc. There is also a cafe at the back of the shop - which serves great homemade soup - and their homebaking is absolutely delicious. This is one of the few places in Kilmarnock to sell homebaking in packets - situated right at the front door to tempt you in the way in. Extremely friendly staff, personal service - and great at Christmas when they black out a section of the shop for their decorations and lights.

This shop is a great place to buy...well.....anything for you house at pretty good prices…read more The shop itself isn't too well organised and it does kind of feel a little bit like a warehouse than a shop and that there are things falling off lorries and ending up in boxes on the shelves. But when you get in and get a good root around, you'd be surprised at just what is on offer. There is pretty much everything that you'd need for a small garden and it's certainly cheaper than big retail park sized shops like B&Q. From bulbs, to spades, to blinds, to table cloths, to lamps and even dog food - this shop has it all. If you see something that you like or think you need then there is no point in putting it off until buying it the following weekend though as the turnaround of the stock is so quick that there's little chance the same item will be there. You have been warned!