Glorious Gardens in Argyll & the Isles

Scotland's Nature Coast

Argyll & 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.

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Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds

Dunollie Museum Castle and Grounds is a heritage site of international significance situated just 1 mile north of Oban. It is now run by a small independent...

Dunollie Museum Castle and Grounds
Ganavan Road
Oban
PA34 5TT

Tel: 01631 570550

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Achamore Garden

In the early 20th century Achamore Gardens was mostly woodland, planted to provide cover for rabbits, pheasants, and other game animals for shooting. Gardene...

Achamore Gardens
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AD

Tel: 01583 505390

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Kinlochlaich Walled Garden, Woodland Walk and Garden Centre

Set within and around the historic Kinlochlaich Walled Garden, laid out around 1790 by John Campbell of Lochend, the gardens offer a rich blend of history an...

Kinlochlaich House
Appin
PA38 4BG

Tel: 07881525754

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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

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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 or 07588 404238

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