Glorious Gardens in Argyll & the Isles
Scotland's Nature CoastArgyll & the Isles is home to over 20 glorious gardens, from natural woodlands to walled gardens. There’s a huge variety of gardens to explore, set amid spectacular coastal landscape or epic mountain scenery. Argyll’s mild climate provides the perfect growing conditions for a riot of native and exotic plants. A number of Argyll’s gardens are part of historic estates, so you can discover the history of the area as well as enjoy the beauty of the blooms.
Go Wild About Argyll's Gardens
Kilchoan Gardens
The gardens of Kilchoan are located on the northern shore of Loch Melfort, 20 miles south of Oban. The west coast of Scotland provides a suitable habitat for...
The Kilchoan Melfort Trust
Kilchoan Estate
Kilmelford
Oban PA34 4XD
Tel: 01852 200500
Geilston Garden, National Trust for Scotland
Patches of colour, tasty vegetables and a succession of seasonal plants make this a classic garden with a vibrant feel. Geilston is typical of the small coun...
Geilston Garden
Main Road
Cardross
G82 5HD
Tel: 01389 849187
Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace
Imagine the heat and noise of Bonawe! Founded in 1753, it ceased firing in the 1870s. Today, you can see displays of how pig iron was made, as well as cannon...
Taynuilt
Argyll
PA35 1JQ
Tel: 01866 822 432
The Fernery Ascog
Ascog Hall, with its award-winning Victorian fernery and enchanting garden, can be found on the beautiful island of Bute. Without a doubt, our most remarkabl...
Ascog Hall
Ascog
Isle of Bute
PA20 9EU
Tel: 07824393009
Lip na Cloiche Garden, Nursery & Crafts
Lip na Cloiche Garden has featured in many publications for its imaginative, dense, and innovative planting and for incorporating locally recycled and beachc...
Ballygown
nr. Ulva Ferry
Isle of Mull
PA73 6LU
Tel: 01688500257
Nature Blogs from Garden Lovers
All you need to know on where to go, when and why!
See & Do | Forests & glorious gardens | Kilmartin Glen
Nature lovers are drawn to Inveraray & Kilmartin Glen for the wonderful woodlands and exquisite gardens. Both are also known for wildlife and stunning scenery.
Isle of Bute | Mount Stuart | Victorian gardens
Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute is a spectacular stately house and one of Argyll & the Isles' must-see attractions.
Explore all the places to visit in Argyll & the Isles
3700km of coastline, 23 inhabited islands, major towns and villages are all waiting for you.
