Garden Nurseries in North Scotland
Below is a list of nurseries in the Highlands with brief descriptions and web links, where known.
Highland LiliumsKiltarlity |
A family run
business specialising in the
production of hardy perennials. A wide range of trees, shrubs and
perennials, as well as garden sundries, is available at the nursery.
Orders delivered throughout Scotland and North England. No web site of their own but a good description here: http://www.invernesscitydirectory.com/liliums/ |
Tel: 01463 741 365 Fax: 01463 741 272 Type: Ret/Whls. Open: All year Cat: On Application |
Ardfearn NurseryBunchrew |
Situated 4 miles from Inverness on the south shore of the Beauly Firth, the nursery produces the largest selection of alpine and rare plants in Scotland. Plants from every continent are raised with new species continually being introduced. Ample car parking and wheelchair access to all areas. | Tel: 01463 243 250 Fax: 01463 711 713 Type: Ret/Whls Open: 7 days, 9am-5pm Cat: Stamps 4x2nd |
Abriachan NurseriesLoch Ness Side |
Nine
miles from
Inverness on the Loch Ness
road, this nursery specialises in unusual hardy perennial plants.
Meconopsis and Primulas are prominent in the catalogue and there are
many other plants to suit the woodland, bog or wild garden. In the
garden, carved out of a steep, wooded hillside you can see many of the
plants growing in natural surroundings. http://www.lochnessgarden.com/
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Tel: 01463 861 232 Fax: 01463 861 232 Type: Ret/Whsl Open: Daily 9.00am - 7pm (or dusk if earlier) Cat: |
Brin School FieldsFlichity |
Over 300 varieties
of herbs and wild flowers
are grown at an altitude of 700' above sea level. Also a wide selection
of bulbs,
cottage garden plants, salad plants and cut herbs. Fresh salads and
strawberries, in season. Seed (250 varieties) available -
Samen,zaad,sementi,semillas,graines etc. Tearoom and gift shop. http://www.brinherbnursery.co.uk/ |
Tel: 01808 521 464 Fax: 01808 521 464 Type: Retail Open: mid March - Oct |
Garden Cottage NurseryTournaig |
A small but
exciting, nursery at the entrance
to Tournaig Garden, stocking a large range of herbaceous and alpine
plants. Specialities are Asiatic Primulae, hardy Geraniums and moisture
lovers.A range of "west coast" shrubs is also stocked. http://www.gcnursery.co.uk |
Tel: 01445 781 339 Fax: 01445 781 777 Type: Retail Open: Mar - Oct Cat: 3x1st |
Greens NurseriesNew Fleenas Farm |
This nursery produces a large range of hardy perennials, for the wholesale market. These are available, along with trees shrubs and other plants, at the nursery near Nairn. | Tel: 01667 452 760 Fax: 01667 455 477 Type: Whls/Ret Open: All year Cat: |
Jack Drake Inschriach Alpine Plant NurseryAviemore |
The nursery is laid
out with demonstration
screes, peat walls, wild and bog gardens. Home to many rare and
unusual alpines, rock plants and wild garden perrennials. Many on sale.
Specialities include, Primula,
Meconopsis,
Gentian, Heathers. Seed is also available. Tearoom with home baking. http://www.drakesalpines.com |
Tel: 01540 651 287 Fax: 01540 651 656 Type: Retail Open: 1March-31October Daily 1000-1700 |
Poyntzfield Herb NurseryBlack Isle |
The nursery
specialises in the cultivation of
herb plants and seeds using organic principles.Over 300 popular,
unusual and rare herbs, especially medicinal, are available by mail
order or to the visitor. Plants originate from countries all over the
world but included in the range, are natives with herbal value. http://www.poyntzfieldherbs.co.uk/ |
Tel: 01381 610352 evngs. Fax: 01381 610352 Type: Retail Open: Mar - Sep 1300-1700 Cat: SAE & 3x1st Stamps |
Skye Shrubs3 Scorrybreak |
Hardy Shrubs and
Conifers. Further
information to
follow. (A lovely Halimiocistus sahucci, which I purchased last year, came from this source.) http://www.skyeshrubs.co.uk/ |
Tel: 01478 613 132 Fax: 01478 613 435 Type: Ret/Whsl Open: Cat: |
Speyside Heather Garden CentreDulnain Bridge |
Specialising in
Ericas and Callunas the
centre has a wide range of these and other hardy plants. Demonstration
garden and restaurant. Website:http://www.heathercentre.com |
Tel: 01479 851 359 Fax: 01479 851 396 Type: Retail Open: Feb-Dec Cat:On Application |
Christie EliteThe Nurseries |
This nursery
specialises
in landscape and forest trees. But they also have a wide range of
garden plants. . http://www.christie-elite.co.uk/index.htm |
Tel: 01309 672 633 Fax: 01309 676 846 Type: Ret/Whsl Open: Cat: |
Uzumara Orchids9 Port Henderson |
Streptocarpus spcs.
African and Madagascan
Orchids. See for yourself at: http://www.uzumaraorchids.com/ |
Tel: 01445 83 228 Fax: Type:Retail Open: Mail Order only. Cat: SAE |
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