West Coast Gardens

Gardens Open to the Public

On the left are gardens to which a full page description is available.
Below is a list of other gardens with brief descriptions and web links where known.

Clan Donald
Visitor Centre

Armadale Castle
Isle of Skye

Nestling in a sheltered corner of the Sleat peninsula. The 40 acres of woodland garden are based around a 19th century collection of exotic trees. Much of the garden has been restored. New features include the ponds, rockery, herbaceous borders and terrace walk. 
Gardens open all year. 

The
Hydroponicum

Achiltibuie
Wester Ross

Further north than Moscow, this unique indoor garden overlooks the beautiful Summer Isles. Personally guided tours take visitors through three different climatic zones. Lush, sub-tropical fruit trees, exotic flowers, herbs and vegetables all grow without soil. Hydroponic gift shop and Lilypond Cafe. 
Opening times 1st April to 31st October.
Web Site

Leckmelm Arboretum

by Ullapool
Wester Ross

The arboretum, planted in the 1870s, is full of splendid and rare trees, specie rhododendrons, azaleas and shrubs. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, this tranquil woodland setting has an alpine garden and paths which lead down to the shore of Loch Broom. 
Open Daily 1st Apr. to 30th Sep. 10am-6 pm

Lochalsh Woodland Garden

Balmacara
Wester Ross

This 13-acre policy woodland enoys a tranquil setting by the shore of Loch Alsh. Unique collections of hardy ferns, fuchsias, hydrangeas, bamboos and rhododendrons. New additions include plants from New Zealand and Tasmania.
Open all year 
If you would like to arrange a tour that will visit some of these gardens
please go to: Garden Tours pages.