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
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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
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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 Arboretumby Ullapool |
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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 GardenBalmacara |
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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. |
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