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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Benmore Botanic Garden

Celebrated for its towering conifers and spectacular rhododendrons, Benmore spans 120 acres and features a world-renowned collection of plants from regions s...

Benmore Botanic Garden
Uig
Dunoon
PA23 8QU

Tel: 01369 706261

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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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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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National Trust for Scotland Crarae Garden

The sparkling waters of the Crarae Burn form the centrepiece for a woody paradise of rocky gorges, wooden bridges and thickets of maple, birch and evergreens...

Crarae Garden
Minard
By Inveraray
Argyll
PA32 8YA

Tel: 01546 886614

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Island Sauna Shack

Popping up at some of Mull’s most breathtaking coastal corners, Island Sauna Shack offers a truly unique way to unwind. Our handcrafted mobile wood-fired sau...

Copeland House
Viewmount Drive
Tobermory
PA75 6PZ

Tel: 07961 953393

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3700km of coastline, 23 inhabited islands, major towns and villages are all waiting for you.

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