Galloway’s Famous Gardens ...
The south west of Scotland, warmed by the Gulf Stream, is justly famous for its gardens.
Logan Botanic Gardens - is Scotland's most exotic garden
with a fine collection of subtropical plants.
Visit the Royal Botanic web site to find out more about the Logan Botanic Gardens.- Castle Kennedy Gardens are known for their collection of rhododendrons and azaleas in the springtime, and magnificent specimen trees.
- Glenwhan Gardens are remarkable, transformed from gorse covered hillside, with spectacular views over Luce Bay.
- Threave Garden is best known for its spectacular springtime display of daffodils, colourful herbaceous beds and striking heather garden.
- Galloway House Garden, with walks along the shores of the Solway, was created in 1740, and is currently being restored.
- Ardwell House Gardens offers a fine collection of colourful azaleas, camellias and some spectacular rhododendrons combine to provide a haven of tranquillity centred on a pond walk, in a style of decorative landscaping much favoured in the 19th Century Scotland.
- Dunskey Gardens – This 18th Century walled garden has working McKenzie and Moncur greenhouses. Wander the woodland garden by the loch.
- Galloway House Gardens – Woodland garden with a number of alternative walks through formally laid out grounds but of an informal nature – leading down to the shore and sandy bay.