Nature and Wildlife

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, arguably one of the finest entrances to any Botanic Garden in the world. Established in 1863, these majestic giants are over 40 metres tall! Benmore also contains one of the finest living collections of rhododendron, with over 250 species represented, from the rare to the familiar.

The recently renovated Courtyard Gallery has diverse programme of exhibitions and events throughout the year, from craft displays to planned activities.

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, some of which can be seen growing in the garden.

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