Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Horticultural Wholesalers in Glasgow
Established in 1969, Craigmarloch Nurseries has grown from a small garden business to Scotland's premier commercial grower and horticultural wholesaler. Our 34-acre purpose-built nursery near Glasgow serves trade customers across the UK and Europe, offering an extensive range of plants and landscaping supplies. With over 50 years of experience, we combine traditional horticultural expertise with modern sustainable practices, including rainwater harvesting, solar energy, and reduced peat usage.Our dedicated team works closely with landscapers, garden centres, and public sector clients to deliver tailored solutions, from hard-to-source plants to complete project supplies. As a family-run business, we maintain a commitment to quality through our high-tech nursery facilities and partnerships with over 150 UK and European suppliers.
Services
Plant Supply
Landscape Supplies
Contract Growing
Nationwide Delivery
Sustainable Horticulture
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in commercial horticulture
- Our dedicated team sources plants from 150+ UK and European suppliers
- We operate a 34-acre purpose-built nursery with state-of-the-art facilities
- Our sustainable practices include solar energy and rainwater harvesting
- We offer nationwide delivery six days per week
Services
Horticultural Wholesale Supply
We provide trade customers with access to over 150 UK and European suppliers, offering an extensive range of plants including heathers, bedding plants, and specimen trees. Our 34-acre nursery facilities enable bulk sourcing and rapid delivery across the UK. With dedicated sales advisors, we ensure competitive pricing and tailored solutions for landscaping projects of all scales.
Sustainable Plant Growing
Our modern nursery operations incorporate rainwater harvesting reservoirs, solar energy generation, and reduced peat compost mixes. We grow 25,000m of plants in purpose-built glasshouses using 100% recycled PET packaging. This approach maintains plant quality while minimising environmental impact, supporting our commitment to circular economy principles.
Landscape Supplies Centre
Our 25,000sq ft dedicated facility offers comprehensive landscaping materials including paving, timber, and garden accessories. As a trade-only cash-and-carry, we provide seasonal lines year-round with expert advice from BASIS-registered staff. The centre operates alongside our plant nursery to create a true one-stop shop for landscaping professionals.
Contract Growing Services
We offer bespoke plant growing services to meet specific project requirements, from unique cultivars to volume orders. Our experienced team manages the entire process from selection to delivery, ensuring quality control and timely supply. This service supports large-scale landscaping projects with guaranteed plant specifications and availability.
Nationwide Delivery
Our own fleet of delivery vehicles enables six-day-a-week distribution across the UK and European markets. With rapid response capabilities and scheduled routes, we ensure timely plant deliveries that maintain product quality. The logistics team coordinates with customers to optimise delivery windows and handle urgent supply requirements.
People
Grant McFarlane
Director
Third-generation horticulturist continuing the family legacy at Craigmarloch. Oversees strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in nursery operations. Brings extensive industry knowledge from decades of experience in commercial horticulture.
Kenny Wilson
Director
Key figure in expanding Craigmarloch's supply chain network. Focuses on supplier relationships and product development. Ensures the business maintains its reputation for quality through rigorous standards across all operations.
Neil Campbell
Nursery Manager
Oversees daily nursery operations with specialist expertise in plant cultivation. Manages growing programmes across 25,000m of glasshouses. Implements sustainable practices including peat reduction and water conservation initiatives.
Dougie Moore
UK National Sales Manager
Leads sales strategy for UK markets with deep understanding of landscaping sector needs. Coordinates sales advisors to provide tailored support for trade customers. Focuses on expanding Craigmarloch's professional client base.
Richard Schaareman
Purchasing Advisor
Manages procurement from 150+ suppliers with emphasis on quality assurance. Ensures competitive pricing while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Specialises in identifying new product opportunities for the trade market.
Questions
What types of customers do you serve?
We operate as a trade-only wholesaler serving garden centres, landscapers, local authorities, and horticultural professionals across the UK and Europe.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we operate our own delivery fleet providing nationwide distribution six days per week to locations across the UK and European markets.
Are your products sustainably sourced?
We prioritise sustainability through rainwater harvesting, solar energy, reduced peat usage, and 100% recycled PET packaging across our own-grown product range.
Can you supply specialist plant varieties?
Yes, we specialise in sourcing hard-to-find plants and offer contract growing services to meet specific project requirements for landscaping professionals.
Do you have a physical location for collections?
Our 34-acre nursery site in Kilsyth includes a trade-only cash-and-carry facility with extensive plant and landscaping material stock available for collection.