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
Arduaine Gardens
Arduaine Garden is full of colour and fragrance, evoking the glamour of exotic destinations. This is no coincidence – the garden was begun in 1898 at a time...
Arduaine Garden
Arduaine
Oban
PA34 4XG
OS Ref: NM794103
Tel: 01852 200366
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
Mount Stuart Trust Gardens
Set against a striking Firth of Clyde backdrop, our 300 acres of gardens boast arboricultural and horticultural collections of global significance.
From spri...
Mount Stuart
Isle of Bute
Argyll
PA20 9LR
Tel: +44 (0) 1700 503877
Ardkinglas Woodland Garden
Situated on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll, against a spectacular background of mountain and forest, Ardkinglas Estate covers about 4800 hectares.
Ardking...
Ardkinglas Estate Office
The Square, Cairndow
Argyll
PA26 8BG
Tel: 01499 600261
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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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
Bute's Mount Stuart is one of Argyll & the Isle’s must-see attractions. Here’s a taste of what to expect in Mount Stuart’s glorious gardens and grounds.
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.
