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Millcroft Lavender

Millhouse, Tighnabruaich, Argyll PA21 2BW

Tel/Fax: 01700 811110

e-mail: info@millcroftlavender.co.uk

website: www.millcroftlavender.co.uk

Nestled in the lovely little hamlet of Millhouse Argyll, Millcroft Lavender is the most northerly grower of lavender in the UK. Since 2001, Isobel and Alistair Lindsay have opened up their croft to the public from March 1st until 24th December each year.

The original barns have been transformed into a well stocked shop offering customers an opportunity to buy anything from lavender plants to stems, filled lavender bags made from Harris Tweed woven on the Isle of Harris to moreish preserves and truffles. Alongside these products Isobel has had a chance to use her creative talents and make an array of colourful cushions, rag rings,floral decorations and working with the changing seasons wreaths from Spring through to Christmas.

There is also a small Heritage display depicting early farming and croft house memorabilia which the public can view for no charge. The conservatory area and summer house serve coffee, tea and home -baking. Lavender scones are served with Raspberry and Lavender Jam, lavender ice -cream or sample the Whisky Mac fruit cake. Visitors are welcome to walk around the garden whilst enjoying the stunning views of Arran.

Millcroft Lavender was featured on the BBC Landward Programme, has appeared in many papers and magazines and in 2008 was choosen as one of 6 Scottish finalists for the British Small Business Awards.

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