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Attadale Gardens

RHS Partner Garden regional winner 2023

RHS Partner Garden

Free access for RHS members during selected periods

Strathcarron
Wester Ross
IV54 8YX

Free Access
Free access (member 1 only for joint memberships) applies Wed & Thu.

Tel
01520 722603

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Opening Hours

1 Apr–31 Oct. Please see website for opening times.

Admission

Please see website for admission prices.

RHS members

Free access (member 1 only for joint memberships) applies Wed & Thu.

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Accessible facilities
  • Free carer entry
  • Parking
  • Dogs welcome
  • Picnic area
  • Plant sales
  • DIY Refreshments

Features

  • Sculpture
  • Woodland
  • Japanese garden
  • Water garden

About the garden

Owned by

Joanna Macpherson

Started by Baron Schroder in the late 19th century, hill paths meander through 20 acres of conifers and rhododendrons. Totally transformed after the 1980 storms by owner Nicky Macpherson, it is now a painter's garden designed to frame the views of Skye and the surrounding hills.

Waterfalls, Monet bridges, Meconopsis, bamboo and candelabra primulas are reflected in dark pools, and sculpture lurks in unexpected places. Major fern collections of more than 2,000 trees have been planted over 20 years and water gardens stretch along the drive, highlighted by spectacular plantings of Gunnera, Meconopsis and Himalayan primrose.

There is new wildflower planting in the wood near the pedestrian entrance. Also, a kitchen garden with impressive planting of fruit and vegetables, with new greenhouse now installed.

A wide variety of rhododendrons can be enjoyed, some more than 100 years old – the rhododendron dell is a must-see. A Japanese garden with raked gravel, cloud-pruned hedges, dwarf conifers and Japanese maples may be one of the most northerly in the UK.

Please note: this garden is partially accessible.

Plants of special interest

  • Agapanthus
  • Alliums
  • Conifers
  • Cornus (for winter stems or spring bracts)
  • Cut flowers
  • Daffodils
  • Dahlias
  • Ferns
  • Fuchsias
  • Heathers
  • Hostas
  • Laburnum
  • Maple
  • Meconopsis
  • Primulas
  • Rhododendrons/azaleas
  • Roses
  • Vegetables
  • Waterlilies

Get involved

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