About Lothian Lavender
Lothian Lavender grows lavender on a family farm outside Gifford, in the East Lothian countryside southeast of Edinburgh, and has been growing in Scotland since 2010. The lavender is grown naturally, harvested and distilled on site, and the oil goes only into the company's own skincare range, alongside candles and dried lavender gifts.
The garden is not open every day. It opens on advertised weekend open days during the flowering season, announced on their social pages, and no booking is needed for those. Entry is by donation at the gate, and the money goes to a local charity. Open days give a behind-the-scenes look at how the lavender is grown, harvested and distilled, and products are sold in the garden. Groups who want to visit outside open days can arrange it by email during the flowering season.
Facilities are simple: parking is free, but there are no public toilets, and the farm points visitors to the cafés in Gifford village. There is no bus stop nearby, so you will need a car. Dogs on a lead are welcome.
Carfrae Farm Shop, also near Gifford, is about 10 minutes away by car.
Lavender here
- Visiting
- Open on advertised summer weekend open days (entry by donation, no booking); group visits by arrangement; products sold online and through stockists year-round.
From the farm shop
- Lavender skincare made with oil distilled on the farm
- Fragranced candles
- Dried lavender gifts
What to do
- Visit the lavender garden on a summer open day (entry by donation)
- See how lavender is grown, harvested and distilled on site
- Buy the farm's lavender skincare, candles and dried gifts in the garden
- Have lunch or coffee in Gifford village afterward
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Weekend open days during the summer flowering season, announced on their social pages
- Admission
- by donation at the gate, supporting a local charity
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Check their social pages for open day dates before you travel
- There are no toilets on site; use the cafés in Gifford
- Use an online map for directions rather than a satnav postcode
- There is no public transport nearby
Pair it with a nearby stop
Carfrae Farm Shop · about 10 minutes away
Carfrae Farm Shop is nearby for local food after the open day.
Getting there
Questions
Can I visit Lothian Lavender any day?
No. The garden opens on advertised weekend open days; groups can arrange visits by email during the flowering season.
Is there an entry fee?
Entry is by donation at the gate, which supports a local charity.
Are dogs welcome?
Yes, dogs on a lead are welcome.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of Gifford & East Lothian, Scotland
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