Mount Stuart Gardens

Mount Stuart´s gardens date back to circa 1717 when the 2nd Earl of Bute started to lay out substantial grounds - the beginning of the three hundred acres of wilderness, woodland and designed landscape that can be enjoyed today. The 19th century saw the development of the 5 acre Wee Garden and - in 1896 - the celebrated English landscape gardener Thomas Mawson designed a remarkable walk replicating the Via Dolorosa. He also designed the exquisite Rock Garden to the front of the house. The 20th century witnessed further developments, including the replanting of the Rock Garden and the remodelling of the Victorian Kitchen Garden.

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Opening Times:	Mar-Oct, Daily, 10:00-18:00. Please check for House opening times.
Admission:	Adult £6.50, Child £3.50, Concession £5.00, Family (2+2) £18.00.
Child Friendly:	Children of all ages welcome
Dog Friendly:	Dogs Permitted (Restricted areas only)
Location:	Mount Stuart is one of the world’s greatest houses and the gardens are amongst the finest in Europe. Just 90 minutes from Glasgow, located on the most accessible island in Scotland - the frequent rail and ferry services to the island run daily, so a day trip is just as easy as a longer stay on the Isle of Bute. Five and a half miles south of Rothesay ferry terminal on the A844.
Facilities:	Coaches Welcome, Free Parking Availability, Garden Centre, Gift Shops, Farm Shop, Guided Tours, Limited Disabled Access, Tea Room, Licensed Restaurant
Parkland / Woodland Acreage:	300

Events & Special Offers

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Wood Watch- Nature Detectives (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sat 30 Mar 2013 – Sun 27 Oct 2013

Wood watch are inviting nature detectives of all ages to explore the hidden secrets of our woodlands during a relaxing afternoon stroll. Whatever your interest, flora & fauna, myth & magic or tree identification, a knowledgeable member of wood watch will be on hand to answer your question.
Date: Every Saturday & Sunday until 27th October 2013
Time: 14pm- 4pm

Woodland Meditation (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sun 31 Mar 2013 – Sun 27 Oct 2013

Woodland meditation can be a wonderful blessing in your busy and stressful life. Join us on Sunday mornings to reconnect with the woods. We will be finding the simplicity of our own place within nature through guided meditation and respect for all living things.
You will end your meditative morning refreshed and energized!
Date: Every Sunday until 27th October 2013
Time: 2pm-4pm

Bluebell Walks (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Wed 01 May 2013 – Fri 31 May 2013

Daily throughout May 2013
Enjoy one of nature’s masterpieces this month and experience an assault on your senses. Few things could be more relaxing than walking through the woodland carpeted with drifts of bluebells filling the air with their heavenly scent.
Date: Self guided walks daily throughout May 2013
Time: 10am-6pm

eatBute (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sat 25 May 2013 – Sun 26 May 2013

Join us at Mount Stuart for a weekend programme that is jam-packed with fun and entertainment for the whole family! Food & craft producers from all over Bute, Argyll & the surrounding areas will descend on Mount Stuart two days – giving visitors the opportunity to sample & purchase their wares.

Primitive Crafts (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sat 25 May 2013 – Sun 26 May 2013

Choice of Stick making or clay pots
Using native wood, we will be demonstrating & you will be using, woodland, heritage techniques to produce unique & individual antler walking & hill sticks.Join Jessica Herriot on this messy but fun workshop, where you will be hand building small clay pots & using your natural canvas to decorate them.
Saturday 25th May 2013

Summer Hanging Baskets (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sat 01 Jun 2013 – Sun 02 Jun 2013

Come along and make a decorative summer basket or planter, bursting with vibrant colours. Learn from Dot, an experienced member of our gardening team and Horticulturalist, how to design your basket, before creating your own hanging masterpiece to take home.Discussions will include caring for your basket to maintain a superb display throughout the season.
Date:Saturday 1st June 2013
Time:11am–4pm

An introduction to herbs (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sat 08 Jun 2013 – Sun 09 Jun 2013

Whether you have rambling acres of garden or a modest window box, if you crave a ready supply of flavoursome home-grown herbs; dazzling Dot- an experienced member of our garden team and horticulturalist - will be sharing her knowledge to make your herb garden a reality.
Date: Saturday 13th April 2013
Time: 11am and 4pm

Pinetum Walk (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Mon 24 Jun 2013 – Wed 25 Jun 2014

Graham Alcorn, our deputy Head gardener, with over 27 years horticultural experience will be leading this guided walk, join him and explore our Pinetum and learn more about our involvement with the International Conifer Conservation Project.Particularly popular in the 19th century, Conifers were a special preference of the 3rd Marquess, who planted the original Victorian Pinetum at Mount Stuart.

Willow and Hazel Workshop (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sat 27 Jul 2013 – Sun 28 Jul 2013

An ancient craft brought right up to date - participants will learn how to create their own willow structure’s to take home. Willow withes, hazel sticks, string & wire and a little imagination is all you need to make garden supports, wall hangings and more!
Both beginners and improvers are welcome.
Saturday 27th July 2013

Hedgehog Hibernation Heaven (send email about this offer)  (telephone about this offer)

Sat 19 Oct 2013 – Sun 20 Oct 2013

It’s time to put the heating on, get out the jumpers, bring in the garden furniture and start drinking cocoa. As the colder weather approaches we are not the only ones thinking about staying indoors, animals will be looking for a cosy home for the winter. Why not come along and make your very own hedgehog hibernation box to take home for your garden.
Saturday 19th October

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