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Younger (Benmore) Botanic Garden
Cowal Peninsula Benmore
Dunoon PA23 8QU
Scotland
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“Even in Winter, A Scottish Garden Beckons” Washington Post (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Dunoon
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Attraction type: Garden
Address: Cowal Peninsula
Benmore Dunoon PA23 8QU
Scotland
Tel: 44-136-970-6261
Fax: 44-136-970-6369

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“What a place. Absolutely fantastic.”
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5 of 5 stars
The_Great_Cornholio   7 contributions
Scotland
Sep 17, 2009

Wow. This botanic garden is absolutely fantastic. If you are lucky enough to visit on a nice day, the views from the viewpoint are amazing. And the views all round the garden are beautiful too. So many little gems around the gardens, but its hard to beat the boulevard of sequoias. It feels like the gient redwood forests of California,... more

“Really pleasant atmosphere - try the cafe”
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5 of 5 stars
Bobjob21   8 contributions
London
Jul 22, 2009

Funny how the pleasure of a visit to an attraction can be made by simple customer service. The whole tone of the place was set by the polite and friendly lady on the reception desk who had time for every guest, explained how best to organise our visit and answered questions. Superb cafe started our visit - not cheap, but... more

“dedication of loving gardeners that have brought to Dunoon a true treasure of heaven in a garden”
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5 of 5 stars
Linn_9   1 contribution
Benmore botanic garden
Apr 7, 2009
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We set off on a wet afternoon to Benmore Botanic garden two kids in toe. Hoods up and hiding under the tall redwoods we walked around the beautiful scented gardens of rhodedendrums and magnolias. Up and down the paths to find an abundance of rich reds pinks whites and purples filling our eyes with a multitude of colours. We truly... more

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Younger (Benmore) Botanic Garden Address

Cowal Peninsula | Benmore, Dunoon PA23 8QU, Scotland
Tel: 44-136-970-6261 Fax: 44-136-970-6369