Mount Stuart’s gardens, amongst Europe’s finest, date back to circa 1717 when the 2nd Earl of Bute started to lay out substantial grounds - the beginning of the three hundred acres of wilderness, woodland and designed landscape that can be enjoyed today.
The 20th century has seen further developments, including the replanting of the Rock Garden and the remodelling of the Victorian Kitchen Garden by Rosemary Verey in the 1990s. As in the best of gardens work does not stand still: a new contemporary garden was created for the Visitor Centre at Mount Stuart in 2001 and further developments are proposed.
The formal garden and house is approximately 3/4 mile from the visitor centre.

Mount Stuart 2008  - Open Easter Weekend and then daily from 1st May to 30th September (inclusive). 
Gardens 10am - 6pm daily
House 11am - 5pm, Sunday to Friday. 10am - 2pm, Saturday. Only
Viewing of the house is by guided tour during May, June and September with free-flow during July and August.
Restaurant, shop, plant sales, disabled access.

Gardens in Scotland map

Index of gardens

Kids Days Out