📌 Ardchattan, Argyll & Bute
★★
Ardchattan is a scattered settlement well off the beaten track along the quiet north bank of Loch Etive. The scenic, single-track road along the shore is worth the journey just for the beautiful views, but it also leads to a tranquil and well-tended garden curling around the backdrop of Ardchattan House. Loch Etive is a sea loch, and the maritime warming influence together with the gulf stream allows a wide variety of plants to flourish, helped further by copious rainfall. The 11th century priory that the gardens are named after is accessible through a wooden door on the east side of the front lawn.
🌍 Location
📌 By minor road along north bank of Loch Etive, Ardchattan
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NM 970350
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 56.462205,-5.294799
🚌 Infrequent bus stops at garden
🚗 Car park
📝 Key info
⌚ Wednesdays only, April to October – probably best in late spring / early summer
🎫 £5 adult / free for children
