Arduaine Garden
The garden and toilet facilities are open, but the visitor centre and shop remain closed. Please see the Planning Your Visit section for more information.
Embark on a world tour as you explore the exotic garden.
Admire the spectacular array of colourful plants including rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, giant Himalayan lilies and forget-me-nots.
Discover the secret path to the coastal viewpoint.
Soak up the breathtaking views over the Sound of Jura.
Today’s Opening Hours
- Garden
- 09.30–16.00 (last entry 15.30)
- Visitor Centre
- Closed
Entry prices
- Adult
- £8.00
- Family
- £19.50
- One adult family
- £13.50
- Concession
- £6.00
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Bright pink flowers in Arduaine Garden
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Orange azaleas in Arduaine Garden
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A bridge in Arduaine Garden
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A sunny view over the Sound of Jura from Arduaine Garden
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Rhododendrons can be seen flowering throughout the garden.
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Bluebells can be seen flowering in April and May.
About this place
Arduaine Garden is full of colour and fragrance, evoking glamorous destinations. This is no coincidence – the garden was begun in 1898 at a time when curiosity about foreign travel and an appetite for the exotic were all the rage.
Arduaine lies on a rocky promontory at the head of the Sound of Jura and enjoys the warming benefits of the North Atlantic Drift, allowing for a wider range of plants than is usual in this part of the world.
The garden nurtures plants from across the globe – from East Asia to South America. Red hot pokers, sensuous camellias, tree ferns and water lilies create a palette of vibrant colour, whatever the season.
We’re addressing the challenge of Phythopthora in the shelterbelt at the garden. Come and see how we’re tackling this problem, to ensure the future safety of our incredible plant collection.
The lower garden at Arduaine is unaffected by this work.
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