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Attadale Gardens

Strathcarron, Wester Ross, IV54 8YX, Scotland
01520 722603
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Viewpoint towards Loch Carron
Attadale House and one of the gardeners
By the entrance
The Japanese Garden
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Ranked #5 of 13 attractions in Ross and Cromarty
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Owner description: Attadale Gardens is a unique 20 acre garden on the south side of Loch Carron initially established by the Victorians with rhododendrons planted over...... more » Owner description: 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 planted with a painter's eye, a Japanese garden, a huge fern collection housed in a geodesic dome, a sunken fern garden as well as the traditional kitchen garden. There is also a fascinating collection of sculpture scattered through the garden. A DIY tearoom adds an additional feature for a visitor to the garden. « less
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Ilkeston
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Truely memorable gardens”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2011
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We are still talking about Attadale Gardens six weeks later, having enjoyed the whole experience even more than Iverewe, which we visited the previous day. The planting is wonderful, complemented by an array of superb sculptures. And the owner and staff are so friendly! The do-it-yourself tearoom with honesty plate, comfortable seats and plenty of reading material and information on... More

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Bishop Auckland, Durham
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55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
“Oh I wish I had a garden like this!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 18, 2011
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We visited on a glorious sunny day when Scotland looked at its best. Even my husband who really isn't interested in gardens could see how well thought out the planting was and how well everything seemed to blend together. There were no coach parties there so it was quiet and plenty of seats so you can sit and enjoy it... More

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Hampshire, England
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A lovely diversion”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2010
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Enjoyed this garden, the walk around it and the art in it very much. It was a lovely way to spend the morning. Not as big as some "grand house's" gardens, but its intimacy was a plus to me. The staff were very pleasant and happy to talk about the garden which was nice. More

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kent
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“The best garden in Western Scotland”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2010
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The title says it all. We visited the gardens at Inverewe and Geilston as well as Attadale and Attadale stands head and shoulders above the other two. We would rate this garden in the same league as Wisley, Nong nooch and Kirstenbosch. Well worth a visit More

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Montevideo, Uruguay
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“A lovely find especially situated where...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 18, 2010

A lovely find especially situated where it is. Lovely long walks lead from garden up the valley. Extremely well kept garden. Not well sign posted unless you know what you are looking for. Possible to rent cottages adjacent to the property. More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
“Visit Attadale Gardens - a hidden gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2010
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Near Lochcarron en route to Plockton do visit Attadale Gardens. Beautiful setting and the gardens are a riot of colour during rhododendron season. Very well kept and the ponds are very well thought out and quite stunning. Nearly on a par with Inverewe . More

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Strathcarron, Wester Ross
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