West Coast Gardens

Gardens Open to the Public

Below is a list of 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.

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