Created in 1957 as a memorial garden by Betty Macdonald of Barguillean for her son Angus, this picturesque nine-acre woodland garden is set around the tranquil shores of Loch Angus in historic Glen Lonan. Whilst famous for its extensive collection of hybrid rhododendrons and azaleas, this glorious garden cleverly retains the natural atmosphere of the landscape. Visitors can enjoy an informal network of paths, lined with spring flowering shrubs and bulbs, through native woodland and by shoreland whilst surrounded by magnificent views of Ben Cruachan and the mountains of Glen Etive. This unspoilt, natural setting attracts a wide range of wildlife, and the eleven-acre loch is home to swans and ducks. On the northwest side of the garden overlooking the loch stands Betty’s bell paying tribute to her 40 years of work creating this magical garden. The garden reaches its full glory between April and the end of June but is a place of special tranquillity and charm at all times of the year.

Three marked, circular walks from the car park taking between 30 minutes and 1.5 hours. Please note some of the paths are uneven and steep - suitable footwear recommended. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Dogs on leads welcome. Open for charity.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Wide range of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and spring bulbs

Lochside and woodland walk

Magnificent views of Ben Cruachan and the mountains of Glen Etive

Swans, ducks and red squirrels

Betty's Bell overlooking Loch Angus

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GUIDED TOURS

Group visits

Groups visits welcome by prior arrangement

ACCOMMODATION

VOLUNTEERING / INTERNSHIPS OPPORTUNITES

Open for Charity
Scotland Garden Scheme
SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity

Adult Single Visit (16+): £5
Children under 16: Free
Adult Annual Membership (16+): £25
Concession Annual Membership (Student/Senior 65+): £20
Joint Annual Membership (2 adults aged 16+): £40

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

You can find our accessibility statement here:

PROMOTIONAL THEMES

  • Autumn Colour
  • Bluebell Displays
  • Daffodil Displays
  • Quiet/Wellness Garden
  • Red Squirrels
  • Rhododendron Displays
  • Spring bulbs
  • Tree Collection/Champion Trees
  • Woodland Gardens
  • Woodland Wildlife

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HOW TO FIND US

Off A85 Crianlarich/Oban road at Taynuilt, turn onto Glen Lonan road, 3 miles up single-track road, on right opposite Barguillean Farm.
Postcode: PA35 1HY
GPS SatNav Coordinates: 56.408862, -5.279692
What3Words: ///poses.highways.evidently

ADDRESS

Barguillean
Glen Lonan, Taynuilt
Argyll
PA35 1HY

Booking

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OPENING TIMES

Mon-Sun 9.00-18.00

Monday: 09:00 - 18:00

Tuesday: 09:00 - 18:00

Wednesday: 09:00 - 18:00

Thursday: 09:00 - 18:00

Friday: 09:00 - 18:00

Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00

Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00

Opening information

Open all year round from 9am until dusk

ADMISSION PRICES

Adult: £5

Other Pricing: Adult Entry - £5.00 (children under 16 free)

ADDRESS

Argyll and The Isles

Barguillean
Glen Lonan, Taynuilt
Argyll
PA35 1HY

FACILITY

  • Car park

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking

Family day out

  • Dog friendly

Dogs welcome but must be kept on leads
Due to the natural terrain, Angus’s Garden is unsuitable for wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility
Some of the paths have uneven, steep slopes which become slippery in wet weather – suitable footwear recommended

WEBSITE

https://barguillean.co.uk/angus-garden

E-MAIL

info@barguillean.co.uk

PHONE

01866 822333

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