Scotland: Gardens of Wester Ross
19th May 2026
Key Highlights
- The desolate beauty of the Highland landscape
- Inverewe, widely regarded as one of Scotland’s greatest gardens
- Exclusive private visit to Attadale Gardens, RHS Partner Garden of the Year in Scotland 2023, including lunch in the main house, not normally open to the public
Summary
Join us on our tour which strings together some of the best gardens in one of the most beautiful and scenic parts of the country.
An undoubted highlight of our tour will be our visit to Attadale Gardens, a true gem of a garden which was voted RHS Partner Garden of the Year for Scotland in 2023. Here we will have an exclusive private visit and will enjoy a light lunch in the dining room of the main house, which is not normally open to the public.
Other visits include a three acre private garden on the outskirts of Inverness, a trip to Skye where we enjoy the award-winning formal garden of Dunvegan Castle and Inverewe, unquestionably one of the most outstanding gardens in the country – this tour is a real treasure trove of treats for anyone who enjoys beautiful gardens and wonderful scenery.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Comfortable coaching throughout
- All visits as outlined in the itinerary
- Services of an expert tour manager
Meet your tour manager
Brian Sinclair
On leaving school in 1977 I started as an apprentice gardener with Falkirk council. Subsequently I went to college to study horticulture and spent a practical middle year on an apple orchard in the Loire valley, so starting a liking for France and her people. Following this I worked as a practical gardening/arboriculture instructor at several colleges before returning to practical gardening at Inverewe gardens, Threave gardens then as head gardener at House of Dun. I also spent 13 years as head gardener Findrack estate on Deeside before returning to work in France as a gardener for 6 years. Eventually I returned to my native Scotland to be head gardener at Stirling Castle conducting many of the request tours of the grounds and gardens. Through all these years of travelling I've also kept my love for history, hill walking, reading non-fiction and cycling.
Day by Day Itinerary
We depart from our designated pick-up points and travel northwards, stopping for lunch in Pitlochry (not included). We continue with a visit to the private garden of the Oldtown of Leys. Established in 2003, on the outskirts of Inverness, this large garden of three acres has year-round interest. Spring rhododendrons and azaleas, summer herbaceous plantings, autumn trees and shrubs and winter appeal from the conifers, evergreens and structures. Features include a rockery, ponds, musical instruments, a stumpery and a new area of late summer colour.
Meals includedDinner
Departure Routes
| Location | Pickup Time | Dropoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| To be advised | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| Glasgow, Bus stop on North Hanover Street (George Square end), opposite Queen Street Station | 08:45 | 21:45 |
| Edinburgh, Outside reception of the Delta by Marriott Hotel, Glasgow Road | 10:00 | 20:30 |
| Dunfermline, Halbeath Park & Ride, Junction 3, M90 | 10:30 | 20:00 |
| Kinross, Moto Services, M90 | 10:45 | 19:45 |
| Perth, Broxden Park & Ride, A93 | 11:00 | 19:30 |
** Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change. Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days prior to departure. **
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