Attadale Gardens
Started by Baron Schroder in the late 19th century, hill paths meander through 20 acres of conifers and rhododendrons. Totally transformed after the 1980 storms by owner Nicky Macpherson, it is now a painter's garden designed to frame the views of Skye and the surrounding hills. Waterfalls, Monet bridges, meconopsis, bamboo and candelabra primula are reflected in dark pools. Sculpture lurks in unexpected places scattered through the garden.
Major meconopsis and fern collections, over 2000 trees planted over 20 years, you enter through the water gardens stretched out along the drive which are highlighted by spectacular planting of gunnera, meconopsis and Himalayan primula. Wide variety of rhododendrons scattered throughout, some over a hundred years old - see the rhododendron dell. A Japanese garden with raked gravel, cloud-pruned hedges, dwarf conifers and Japanese maples. Follow the Fairy Trail and see if you can discover them all.
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HOW TO FIND US
West from Inverness (64 miles); take A9, cross Kessock Bridge to Tore roundabout and then turn left onto the A835. Go through Contin & after Garve, turn left onto A832 to Achnasheen. At the roundabout in Achnasheen, turn left onto the A890. Just before Lochcarron turn left for Strathcarron/Kyle of Lochalsh and continue on A890 for about 3 miles until you reach Attadale.
North from Fort William (82 miles) on A82 to Invergarry, and then turn left via the A87 through Glen Shiel to Shiel Bridge. Continue through Inverinate and Dornie, then turn right onto A890 to Strathcarron. Continue abt 7 miles until you reach Attadale on the left.
South from Ullapool (102 miles), take A835 towards Inverness, turn left on A832 coast road. Go through Poolewe, Gairloch & Kinlochewe to Achnasheen, at the roundabout turn right towards Lochcarron - see above.
Train Kyle - Inverness line - Attadale station