Linn Botanic Gardens

The gardens are a designed landscape of the late 20^th century. They straddle an old sea cliff which is broken by the gully of the Meikle burn with its waterfalls. The gully has been planted with many exotic Rhododendrons. The burn also provides water to the fountains in the lower garden with the surrounding planting of bog plants.

The gardens contain extensive collections of other temperate plants. Notable is the fern collection with many trunked specimens, the 'New Zealand heath' with spiny Aciphyllas and Celmisias, the carpets of wild garlic and bluebells in the more wooded areas and a bamboo garden with some three dozen species from four continents.

The garden has fine views over The Firth of Clyde and Loch Long.

“A horticultural treasure trove from around the globe, making every part an adventure to explore.”

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Linn Botanic Gardens Information

Address:

Linn Botanic Gardens, Cove, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire G84 0NR

Tel:

01436 84 2084

Email:

linnbotanicgardens@btinternet.com

Website:

www.linnbotanicgardens.org.uk

Contact:

Jamie Taggart

Open:

All year round, dawn till dusk. Organized parties by prior arrangement

Getting there:

From Loch Lomond take A817 to Coulport via Whistlefield roundabout. Then follow loch-side road to Cove. From Arrochar or Helensburgh take A814 to Whistlefield roundabout and take Coulport road.

Facilities Available:

Unsuitable for wheelchairs, Teas/catering available by prior agreement, Plants for sale, Guided tours available by prior arrangement

Nearest gardens:

Glenarn ~ 14 miles | Geilston Garden ~ 19 miles | Ardkinglas Woodland Garden ~ 25 miles