Gardens in Highlands & Islands of Scotland

Isla of Gigha, Argyll & Bute  
Achamore Gardens are a magnificent tapestry of camellias, primulas, daffodils, azaleas and various sub-tropical shrubs as well as rhododendron cultivated by Sir James Horlicks in the... more

Connel, Oban, Argyll & Bute  
The woodland gardens at Achnacloich overlook Loch Etive, with Ben Cruachan eastwards and the Island of Mull westwards. The 19th century walled garden, terraces and three... more

Cairndow, Argyll & Bute  
Ardkinglas Woodland Garden is set on a hillside in a peaceful location overlooking Loch Fyne. It is home to many of Britain´s Champion Trees including the... more

Arduaine, by Oban, Argyll, Argyll & Bute  
Arduaine Garden is a tranquil green oasis nestling on the west coast surprising and delighting garden enthusiasts all year round. This south-facing garden on the Sound... more

Strathcarron, Highland  
Attadale House was built in 1755 by Donald Matheson. Gardens and woodlands were started in 1890 by Baron Schroder and planted with rhododendrons, azaleas and specimen... more

Dunoon, Argyll & Bute  
Benmore Botanic Garden is in the wonderful woodland setting of the Eachaig Valley, a garden steeped in history and surrounded by dramatic scenery. Boasting a world-famous... more

Thurso, Highland  
The Castle & Gardens of Mey was owned by the Queen Mother who bought the Castle of Mey in 1952 and every year from 1955 to... more

Cawdor Castle, Nairn, Highland  
The oldest garden north east of Cawdor Castle was enclosed with walls and bastions in 1620, and cultivated in the old fashioned manner where soft fruits,... more

Crarae, Inveraray, Argyll & Bute  
Crarae Gardens stands amongst the exotic trees and shrubs, listening to the tumbling waterfalls of the burn, one could almost imagine one is in the Himalayas,... more

Dunbeath, Highland  
Dunbeath Castle garden was remodelled and landscaped in the mid 19th century. The walled garden was first laid out in 1860 and has had various ´make-overs´... more

Golspie, Sutherland, Highland  
The formal gardens, with their arrangement of parterres inspired by the gardens at Versailles, present an impressive spectacle, especially when viewed from the Castle Terrace. It... more

Poolewe, Highland  
Inverewe Garden was Osgood Mackenzie´s plan to create a garden from windswept moorland on a rocky peninsula beside Loch Ewe, which raised a few eyebrows in... more

Balmacara, Kyle of Lochalsh, Highland  
Gardeners will appreciate Lochalsh Woodland Garden, which blends mature woodland with 20th century underplanting, gardens and terraces with the natural features of the rugged coastline. Paths... more

Isle of Bute, Argyll & Bute  
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... more

Craignure, Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute  
12 acres of spectacular gardens surround Torosay Castle, including formal terraces covered in roses, other climbers and perennials. The many tender plants that grow outside benefit... more