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Achamore Gardens, Isle of Gigha, Argyll and Bute

Achamore Gardens are set on the Isle of Gigha, and is short ferry ride from the mainland.

Sir James Horlick acquired the estate in 1944 he wished to establish a garden to grow his more tender Rhododendrons. He managed this by cutting small clearings in the Ponticum and trees and by 1970 the garden was full and looked magnificent. On his death he left some of his collection to the National Trust for Scotland so that rare species could be propagated and shared with other great gardens.
Island web site gives Virtual Tour of Achamore Gardens.
Bed and Breakfast is available in Achamore House set in the centre of the gardens - see www.achamorehouse.com

Achamore by Paul Leitch


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Achamore Gardens open all year. Refreshments at Hotel, park car at ferry on mainland, and garden then about 3/4 mile walk. Bus service from Glasgow but takes 3 hours!

Achamore Gardens
Isle of Gigha, Argylll and Bute
PA41 7AD
www.gigha.org.uk

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