The existing gardens originally formed part of the larger layout designed by Percy Cane for the owners of Ardencraig House. The walled garden was acquired by Rothesay Town council in 1970,and latterly by Argyll and Bute Council, and has been developed to create a propagation, education and show garden. Extensive bedding and fuchsia displays contain some of the best cultivars available.

About us

HIGHLIGHTS

Bedding schemes

Glasshouses

Aviaries

Fuchsia displays

Awards

GUIDED TOURS

Contact for more details.

Group visits

ACCOMMODATION

VOLUNTEERING / INTERNSHIPS OPPORTUNITES

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

You can find our accessibility statement here:

PROMOTIONAL THEMES

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Walled Garden

HOW TO FIND US

Getting there: Ardencraig is located near Rothesay on the Island of Bute reached by Ferry from Wemyss Bay or Colintraive. Travel east from Rothesay to Mount Stuart Road, uphill from there to Albany Road, signposted.

ADDRESS

Ardencraig Lane
High Craigmore, Rothesay
Isle of Bute
PA20 9EX

OPENING TIMES

Mon-Fri 9.00-16.00, Sat/Sun 13.00-16.30

Monday: 09:00 - 16:00

Tuesday: 09:00 - 16:00

Wednesday: 09:00 - 16:00

Thursday: 09:00 - 16:00

Friday: 09:00 - 16:00

Saturday: 13:00 - 16:30

Sunday: 13:00 - 16:30

Opening information

Open 1st May - 30th September

Closed 1 October - 30 April.

ADMISSION PRICES

Entry is free

ADDRESS

Argyll and The Isles

Ardencraig Lane
High Craigmore, Rothesay
Isle of Bute
PA20 9EX

FACILITY

  • Toilets

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access

Family day out

  • Dog friendly

Facilities Available : Wheelchair access in part/with assistance, Toilet, Some plants for sale, Dogs on leads. Refurbishment now completed.

WEBSITE

http://www.gardens-of-argyll.co.uk/view-details.php?id=471

E-MAIL

enquires@argyll-bute.gov.uk

PHONE

01700 504644

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