Summary
This sheltered 50 acre gardens provides a marvellous contrast to the wild beauty of the rest of the island. We enjoyed a couple of hours walking around admiring the variety of rhododendrons and other flowering shrubs. There are lots of interesting and amusing touches - the wooden train, the carved seal, the statue of a deer on a crag.
- The most memorable aspect was the contrasting view from the top of the hill behind the house.
- The best bit was the proliferation of flowers of different hues.
- The worst bit was when the weather deteriorated at the end of our walk, but we had enjoyed the best of the morning.
- The funniest bit was being followed by the friendly kitten, again..
- There are no words of warning - it was a safe and relaxing stroll along clear paths.
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Contributed by: Andrew Llanwarne
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Some of the gorgeous rhododendrons in bloom
Key Facts
| Location |
Off the west coast of Scotland, close to Kintyre, Argyll |
| When it was walked |
April 2005 |
| Walk type |
Countryside / garden paths |
| Difficulty |
Suitable for anyone who enjoys and easy walk |
| Distance approx |
3 km / 2 miles approx (green route)
Shorter blue route also waymarked |
| Height climbed approx |
40m / 130 ft |
| Time taken approx |
2 hours |
| Map used if any |
leaflet from the payment kiosk |
| Source of info on walk |
leaflet from the payment kiosk |
| Getting there |
Ferry from Tayinloan, Kintyre |
| Places to stay |
Isle of Gigha Hotel - also self catering cottages, and B & B at Achamore House |
| Places to eat/ buy food |
Hotel, Boathouse restaurant, Village shop |
| Any other local attractions or facilities |
Kilchattan churchyard and Ogham Stone near the gardens, 9-hole golf course |
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