Events
Benmore Botanic Garden - In Search of the Blue Poppy
Courtyard Gallery
Photographs from a 2010 expedition sponsored by the Scottish Rock Garden Club, following in the footsteps of George Sherriff and Frank Ludlow into the mountains of Bhutan.
Exhibition closed 14th April – 28th April.
Garden admission applies
- Date(s): 1 March 2012
- to 29 June 2012
- Time: 10:30
- to 16:30
Ardkinglas House Garden Open
Every Thursday April to June
Admission £3-50, under 16s free. Joint ticket with Ardkinglas
Woodland Garden £6.00
Please enquire at Woodland Garden kiosk for map and directions.
- Date(s): 1 April 2012
- to 28 June 2012
Guided Tour of Ardkinglas House
Every Friday April to October 2pm
£6.15 per person, £3.00 primary school children, younger ones free.
Booking essential.
- Date(s): 1 April 2012
- to 26 October 2012
- Time: 14:00
Benmore Botanic Garden - Guided Tours & Explorer
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 2.00pm from the admissions area.
See the best of Benmore by joining a guided tour.
The Benmore Explorer runs on a Wednesday and Thursday.
To book the explorer call 01369 706 261 or enquire at the admissions desk.
Garden admission applies
- Date(s): 1 April 2012
- to 28 September 2012
- Time: 14:00
Mount Stuart - WEDDINGS - NOW & THEN
The 140th Wedding Anniversary of the 3rd Marquess and Gwendolen
£15 per person
The 16th April is a very special day in Mount Stuart’s History as it’s the 140th Wedding Anniversary of the 3rd Marquess of Bute and his wife Gwendolen. Join our Head Guide and Wedding Coordinator on a fascinating tour of the House. From our awe-inspiring private Marble Chapel to the sumptuous Purple Sitting Room our wedding experts will take you on a journey through old and new romantic traditions highlighting exactly why we are Scotland’s Best Wedding Venue awarded by Hudson’s Heritage.
- Date(s): 16 April 2012
- Time: 14:00
Benmore Botanic Garden - AGM & Talk, The Story of the Living Collection
Courtyard Gallery
Following the AGM we welcome Dr. David Rae, Director of Horticulture, RBGE who shall talk about the Living Collection followed by afternoon tea.
To book call 0131 552 5339
Garden admission applies
- Date(s): 18 April 2012
- Time: 14:00
Mount Stuart - MG CAR CLUB DISPLAY
Mount Stuart plays host to a collection of vintage MGs
- Date(s): 22 April 2012
- Time: 12:00
A Day Away at Ardkinglas
Enjoy a guided walk to see Rhododendrons & Azaleas (11pm), lunch at the Tree Shop (large soup and cold roll). Finish off your day with a tour of the stunning Ardkinglas House (2pm). Total package £12.00, otherwise – walk £5-00, lunch £4.20, house tour £6.15. Booking preferred.
- Date(s): 27 April 2012
- Time: 11:00
Mount Stuart - FARM SHOP TASTING WITH CAIRNSMHOR
FREE EVENT
If you adore the good things in life come along to the Cairnsmhor Tasting Day at the Mount Stuart Farm Shop. For over 25 years this award winning Scottish Company have been taking classic treats and giving them an imaginative twist to create truly mouth-watering delights. Cairnsmhor will be offering tasting sessions of their products including their award winning hand-baked premium biscuits, oatcakes and savoury crackers.
- Date(s): 28 April 2012
- Time: 11:00
- to 17:00