Scotland: Gardens of Wester Ross30th May 2025
From:£1,245
Summary
Join us on our tour which strings together some of the best gardens in one of the most beautiful and scenic parts of the country.
An undoubted highlight of our tour will be our visit to Attadale Gardens, a true gem of a garden which was voted RHS Partner Garden of the Year for Scotland in 2023. Here we will have an exclusive private visit and will enjoy a light lunch in the dining room of the main house, which is not normally open to the public.
Other visits include a three acre private garden on the outskirts of Inverness, a trip to Skye where we enjoy the award-winning formal garden of Dunvegan Castle and Inverewe, unquestionably one of the most outstanding gardens in the country – this tour is a real treasure trove of treats for anyone who enjoys beautiful gardens and wonderful scenery.
What to Expect
- The desolate beauty of the Highland landscape
- Inverewe, widely regarded as one of Scotland’s greatest gardens
- Exclusive private visit to Attadale Gardens, RHS Partner Garden of the Year in Scotland 2023, including lunch in the main house, not normally open to the public
Departure Routes
| Location | Pickup Time | Dropoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| To be advised | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| Glasgow, Bus stop on North Hanover Street (George Square end), opposite Queen Street Station | 08:45 | 21:45 |
| Edinburgh, Outside reception of the Delta by Marriott Hotel, Glasgow Road | 10:00 | 20:30 |
| Dunfermline, Halbeath Park & Ride, Junction 3, M90 | 10:30 | 20:00 |
| Kinross, Moto Services, M90 | 10:45 | 19:45 |
| Perth, Broxden Park & Ride, A93 | 11:00 | 19:30 |
** Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change. Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days prior to departure. **
Day by Day Itinerary
Oldtown of Leys and Corrieshalloch Gorge
We depart from our pick-up points (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Kinross and Perth) and travel north, stopping for lunch in Pitlochry (not included). We continue with a visit to the private garden of the Oldtown of Leys. Established in 2003, on the outskirts of Inverness, with views over the town, this large garden of three acres has year-round interest. Spring rhododendrons and azaleas, summer herbaceous plantings, autumn trees and shrubs and winter appeal from the conifers, evergreens and structures. Features include a rockery, ponds, musical instruments, a stumpery and a new area of late summer colour.
Later we will continue to our accommodation in Gairloch, pausing on the way for a brief visit to the spectacular Corrieshalloch Gorge.
Meals includedDinner
