Glorious Gardens of Argyll & Bute

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