10 Gardens in Scottish Highlands That You Shouldn't Miss

Attadale Gardens is a unique 20 acre garden on the south side of Loch Carron initially established by the Victorians with rhododendrons planted over the hillside. Over the past 40 years, Nicky Macpherson has transformed these gardens with the creation of water gardens with Monet bridges and waterfalls, planted with a painter's eye, a Japanese garden, a huge fern collection with tender ferns housed in a geodesic dome, a sunken fern garden as well as the traditional kitchen garden. The oldest part of the garden is the sunken garden with the giant sundial nearby. There is also a fascinating collection of sculpture scattered through the garden. There is a huge tree collection. A DIY tearoom serves homemade snacks, cakes and biscuits as well as tea, coffee & hot chocolate as well as delicious homemade ice cream . There are photographs on display & reference books about gardening, which provides additional information for visitors. You can also buy plants.

Enjoy the beautiful gardens at Dunbeath Castle. Situated close to the North Sea coast, these gardens contain over 1600 plant varieties. To visit, please telephone or fill in the enquire form Please note the gardens are open by appointment only and the castle is not open to to the public.

Opened in 1993 by Prince Edward, Inverness Botanic Gardens, formerly Inverness Floral Hall & Gardens, are an oasis of calm and beauty within walking distance of the city centre. With each new season the outside gardens are an explosion of colour and texture, and borders are planted to demonstrate a wide variety of plants and growing conditions. The impressive glasshouses reveal the drama of plant diversity ranging from the tropical rainforests to arid, heat scorched desert.

Dunrobin Castle is the historic home of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland. The earliest part of the building dates from around 1275 and has a number of later extensions. Your tour begins at the main staircase, which leads to the state rooms on the first floor. These include the Dining Room, set with the family silver, and our Library which has over 10,000 books. You then make your way to the smaller rooms in the older parts of the castle. The Tearoom and Gift Shop can be found on the ground floor. Access to the Gardens is from the Entrance Hall. Our Victorian Museum and Falconry displays can be found in the garden. Falconry displays 11.30am and 2pm daily during the months of April, May, June, July, August and September.

This unique and magnificent garden features many species of plants including spectacular rhododendrons, azaleas, trees and shrubs. The best views over Loch Ewe, boat trips, kids trail, wildlife and a stunning walled garden

Abriachan Nurseries - The Garden On Loch Ness A beautiful garden on the banks of Loch Ness. Several acres of winding woodland paths, beautiful plantings, secret discoveries and stunning views over the Loch.There is also a great plant nursery selling an extensive range of hardy shurbs and perennials, rare and unusual varieties and native Scottish plants. Mail order is available through a yearly catalogue or online. A great day trip.

A romantic fairy-tale castle that has been the home of the Thanes of Cawdor since 1370, Cawdor has evolved into a charming family mansion and the most outstanding of stately homes. The dramatic medieval tower, dungeon, turrets, battlements and drawbridge, belie an enchanting interior of fine art, tapestries and furniture which create the warm and welcoming feel of a home rather than a museum. The castle, set in stunning grounds with three beautiful and varied gardens, is surrounded by the magnificent Cawdor Big Wood, one of the finest woodland areas in Europe, threaded with colour coded nature trails to explore. Visitors are invited to enjoy a delicious lunch or tea with home-baking from our mouth-watering menu in the courtyard café, then browse the exciting range of gifts and goodies in our three shops and, time permitting, have fun on the putting green and short 9-hole golf course which provides enjoyment for all abilities.

Opening times for 2021 are to be confirmed. We are open daily from 1st May to 30th September however we will be closed from late July to the beginning of August. These dates are subject to change so please keep up to date on our website for the most recent information.

The tunnel is operational throughout the year. We invite you to visit at any time for a look around, make yourself a cuppa in the summerhouse, or relax in the orchard. We tend to be here everyday, however all items are labelled & priced and have an Honesty Box - so we are SELF SERVICE & ALWAYS OPEN! Always in stock we have a good variety of hedging/windbreak suitable for wet, windy coastal areas, mixed edible hedging, along with a good selection of native & fruit trees. We welcome enquiries and are happy to quote for bare root large or small planting projects. Around March we have a fine selection of hardy shrubs, perennials, climbers, alpines, fruit bushes etc and by May/June bedding plants and vegetable plants become available - all affordably priced. Later in the season we offer our surplus of home produced toms, cucumbers, courgettes, soft fruit etc. We try to recycle as much as possible and welcome your donations of used plant pots, bedding trays etc, it all helps to keep prices LOW!