Gardens and Follies in Scotland (A-B)

Many of the castles and stately homes have gardens worth visiting. Details on these are listed in the Country Houses, Stately Homes and Palaces section of the Gazetteer, with one exception, Crathes Castle. I fell in love with Crathes Castle gardens, even if it was raining when I visited, so they are featured here.

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Ardkinglas Woodland Garden Location map Cairndow, Strathclyde A 25 acre woodland gardens of horticultural and scenic value. Ardkinglas features some of the finest specimen conifers in Britain. Woodland paths lead through rhodedendron banks and along the River Kinglas. Cairndow, Strathclyde, Scotland , PA26 8BG Location: at the head of Loch Fyne, just off the A83 Phone: 01499 600 261 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Details of Ardkinglas Woodland Garden Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Arduaine Garden Location map Arduaine, Strathclyde 20-acre garden with spectacular rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, Tibetan poppies, Himalayan lilies and other temperate zone plants. Woodland garden, ponds. Arduaine, Oban, Strathclyde, Scotland , PA34 4XQ Location: on A816 Website: Arduaine Garden Phone: 0844 4932 216 Fax: 0844 4932 216 National Trust for Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Armadale Castle Gardens and Museum of the Isles Location map Armadale, Highlands and Islands Forty acres of trees, shrubs and flowers grace this sheltered location. Plantings date back 200 years. Water gardens, short and long walking trails, wildlife. Armadale, Sleat, Highlands and Islands, Scotland , IV45 8RS Location: on A851 Website: Armadale Castle Gardens and Museum of the Isles Email: office@clandonald.com Phone: 01471 844305 Fax: 01471 844275 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Balmacara Estate and Lochalsh Woodland Garden Location map Kyle of Lochalsh, Highlands and Islands A crofting estate of over 5000 acres with outstanding views. The garden has sheltered walks beside the shores of Loch Alsh. Pine, oak and beech trees, rhododendrons, bamboo, ferns, fuchsias and hydrangeas. Kyle of Lochalsh, Highlands and Islands, Scotland , IV40 8DN Location: 3 m (5 km) E Kyle of Lochalsh, on A87 Website: Balmacara Estate and Lochalsh Woodland Garden Email: balmacara@nts.org.uk Phone: 0844 4932 233 Fax: 01599 566 359 National Trust for Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Benmore Botanic Gardens Location map Benmore, Strathclyde An outstation of Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden. Magnificent collection of rhododendrons, avenue of tall redwoods, trails and hillside woodlands with scenic overlooks. Benmore, Strathclyde, Scotland , PA23 8QU Location: 7 m (11 km) N Dunoon, on A815 Website: Benmore Botanic Gardens Email: benmore@rbge.org.uk Phone: 01369 706 261 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Bolfracks Garden Location map Aberfeldy, Central Scotland Four acres with views over the River Tay. Walled garden with trees, shrubs, and perennials. Burn garden with rhododendrons, azaleas and more. Lots of bulbs. Aberfeldy, Central Scotland, Scotland , PH15 2EX Location: on A827, 2 m (3 km) W Aberfeldy Website: Bolfracks Garden Email: info@bolfracks.com Phone: 01887 820 344 Fax: 01887 829 522 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Botanic Gardens, Glasgow Location map Glasgow, Strathclyde The dramatic 1873 Kibble Palace is Britain's largest glasshouse, housing a collection of tree ferns and plants from five continents. Eleven other linked glasshouses, cacti, orchids. 730 Great Wester Road, Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland , G12 0UE Location: in Glasgow's West End Website: Botanic Gardens, Glasgow Phone: 00141 334 2422 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Branklyn Garden Location map Perth, Central Scotland Two acres with rare plants, rhododendrons, alpines, herbaceous and peat-gardens plants. Especially interesting for botanists and gardeners. 116 Dundee Road, Perth, Central Scotland, Scotland , PH2 7BB Website: Branklyn Garden Email: smcnamara@nts.org.uk Phone: 01738 625 535 National Trust for Scotland Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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Photos in the Scotland Guide are copyright Barbara Ballard and the National Trust for Scotland.