[1][2][3][4] The gardens are notable for its large yew trees, as well as one of the largest rose collections in Scotland.
[5] According to Historic Environment Scotland, Malleny is noted for its outstanding architectural and horticultural value including its national collection of heritage shrub roses.
[1] The house is two storeys and has been expanded to include crenelations, as well as a Georgian extension in a dome shape build circa 1820 for General Thomas Scott.
[8][4][9] The gardens feature four 100-year-old yew trees known as the Four Apostles and was home to Scotland's National Bonsai Collection, which left around 2000 and is now located at Binny Plants near Ecclesmachan.
[9] Access to the gardens is via a rusticated rubble sandstone bridge over the Bavelaw burn on the edge of Balerno.