Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles
Stunning historic garden and Highland estate on Sleat, 'the Garden of Skye'. Discover 40 acres of tranquil gardens and woodland set around the imposing ruins of Armadale Castle, former seat of Clan Donald chiefs. Enjoy magnificent views to the sea and mountains of Knoydart, and explore the wider estate on wildlife trails. Admission includes entry to the award-winning Museum of the Isles.
Thanks to its sheltered coastal location on the Gulf Stream, Armadale has a relatively warm climate where trees, flowers and shrubs from around the world thrive. Terrace walks, ponds and herbaceous borders with colourful planting provide tranquil places to sit or stroll. Armadale’s tree collection is magnificent, with beautiful autumn colour as well as many old and interesting species. The gardens are also at the forefront of tree conservation, and are currently collaborating with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to plant over 100 endangered conifers throughout the grounds.
Families are warmly welcomed and there’s a playground area for children. Refreshments available.
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Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles is located in Armadale, 16 miles south of Broadford on the A851. It is easily reached from the mainland by taking the Skye Bridge, at Kyle of Lochalsh, or by ferry from Mallaig to Armadale (a 25-minute crossing). The Castle Gardens are just a short walk from the ferry terminal at Armadale.
You can travel by train from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh, or from Glasgow via Fort William to Mallaig.
Local bus services connect with most trains and ferry services.
For further information visit our website at www.armadalecastle.com