Scotland McClaren’s Nurseries Event

Join BALI Scotland for our next regional event and get exclusive access to McLaren’s spectacular family-owned plant nursery.

This will be a great opportunity to connect with industry professionals, learn about their hardy Scottish-grown varieties, and explore some of their expansive 50-acre site.

This is certainly an event not to be missed, register early to book your place.

On the day

11:00am Arrival and Refreshments

11:30am Nursery Tour and Talk

1:30pm Lunch & Networking

2:30pm Finish

McClarens Nurseries

Established in 1973 by Robert and Ruth McLaren, McLaren’s Nurseries Ltd has grown to become the largest independent, family-owned plant nursery in Scotland. Spanning a spectacular 50-acre site on the outskirts of Glasgow—including 15 acres under glass and polytunnels—the nursery has been a cornerstone of the Scottish horticultural industry for over 50 years.

McLaren's specialises in growing and supplying an unrivaled selection of over 3,200 varieties of hardy, Scottish-grown plants, trees, shrubs, and architectural specimens. Renowned globally as the creators and cultivators of the famous variegated Photinia fraseri 'Louise', their commitment to horticultural excellence extends to mixing their own custom, climate-resilient growing soils on-site. Catering proudly to both domestic gardeners and major commercial trade clients—including top landscape architects, premier golf courses, and garden centres—McLaren’s Nurseries brings half a century of deep-rooted expertise, premium quality, and sustainable passion to every green space they help create.