Rowan Tree Ltd - Gardens of the West Highlands Itinerary

Gardens of the West Highlands (Weekend)

Itinerary

Friday	Meet in Inverness at 2pm to travel to the West Coast. Gently rolling farmland changes into moorland before we reach the rugged hills and sea-lochs of the West and our hotel base for the next two nights. Welcome reception and dinner at our hotel.
Saturday	We set off for Inverewe Garden - a spectacular garden on the shores of Loch Ewe which was created in 1865 and offers a treasure trove of walks through herbaceous and rock gardens, vegetable gardens, a wet valley and, of course, the famous Inverewe rhododendrons and azaleas. We then head northwards through magnificent Wester Ross scenery to enjoy a woodland garden on the shores of Loch Broom before reaching our hotel in time for dinner.
Sunday	It's further north this morning through stunning Wester Ross mountain and sea-loch scenery. After a visit to the Achiltibuie Hydroponicum, we reach Kylesku to board the MV Statesman for our half-hour journey to Kerrachar Garden. Located on a former croft by the shore and lovingly planted and tended for the past five years, Kerrachar's fine array of herbaceous plants belie the harsh sea winds which can lash them in winter. Returning to Kylesku by boat, we have lunch then head back to Inverness, arriving at 5pm to allow you to continue your journey home.