Historic Buildings and Gardens

Benmore Botanic Garden

Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8QU

Tel: 01369 706261

website: www.rbge.org.uk

In the natural woodland setting of the Eachaig Valley lies Benmore, a garden famous for its magnificent collections of trees and shrubs including some of the tallest trees in Britain. Surrounded by dramatic scenery, the garden's west coast climate provides the ideal growing conditions for the cultivation of some of the finest Himalayan rhododendrons.

On entering the garden, visitors are welcomed by an impressive avenue of Giant Redwoods over 40 metres tall and established in 1863. There is a fine living collection of rhododendron, with over 250 species represented, from the rare to the familiar.

With its delicious home baking, the James Duncan Café is a welcome resting place for visitors. Keen gardeners will also appreciate the selection of books, gifts and plants on offer at the Botanics Shop, and the Courtyard Gallery which offers exhibitions and events.

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