Name: Inverewe Garden
Rating: 5.0

Inverewe Garden

Inverewe Garden (National Trust for Scotland), Poolewe, Achnasheen, UK

1-90 Years

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Inverewe Garden is a stunning heritage garden in the Scottish Highlands, set on the shores of Loch Ewe in Wester Ross. Created from a barren landscape in the 19th century, it is now a lush and vibrant garden thanks to the unique climate influenced by the Gulf Stream. It’s a truly special destination where nature, history and creativity come together.

Visitors can explore a wide variety of attractions including exotic plant collections from around the world, towering Californian redwoods and colourful rhododendrons that bloom throughout the year. The site also features Inverewe House, an interactive museum, and the Sawyer Gallery showcasing contemporary art. Wildlife lovers can spot red deer, otters, seals and even golden eagles, while additional experiences include scenic walks and seasonal wildlife boat trips.

Ticket prices are £16.00 for adults, £9.50 for children and £43.00 for a family ticket, offering access to the gardens and attractions.

With its rare plant species, coastal scenery and rich heritage, Inverewe Garden offers a unique and memorable experience. Whether you’re exploring the gardens, spotting wildlife or enjoying the peaceful surroundings, it’s a must-visit destination in the Scottish Highlands.

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Garden: Explore the impossible garden at Inverewe! This place of amazing plant diversity was established over 100 years ago in the middle of a barren wilderness. At the same latitude as Moscow and Hudson Bay, Inverewe benefits from a unique garden microclimate thanks to the effects of the Gulf Stream. From bare rock, a luscious garden grew, where you can expect the unexpected. Plants from across the globe thrive here, including rare Wollemi pines, Himalayan blue poppies, Californian redwoods and a fantastic variety of rhododendrons from China, Nepal and India. We have a rhododendron in flower every day of the year.
Visitor centre: Experience a true Highland welcome at our newly refurbished Welcome Centre. This local tourist hub is a popular attraction and a great ‘pitstop’ on the North Coast 500 route, which passes through many remote areas. The Welcome Centre includes a tourist information desk, free toilets and our boutique shop, which offers many bespoke gifts. Enjoy the unique items sourced from local suppliers and embellished with designs inspired by the garden plants at Inverewe. Some of our favourites are the beautiful hand-crafted ceramic mugs, Scottish jewellery and delicious local produce.
Inverewe House: Visit the home of Mairi Sawyer at Inverewe House, just a 5-minute walk from the visitor centre. Immerse yourself in the mid-20th century in our award-winning interactive museum, where there are no barriers. Inverewe House stimulates all your senses – from the music playing on the gramophone to handling the objects. Explore the history of the garden, first created by Mairi’s father Osgood Mackenzie. Find out where the plants came from and the challenges of gardening on the edge.
Sawyer Gallery: Inspired by Inverewe Garden and the landscapes of Wester Ross, this is a gallery for contemporary art, where art seeks to evoke an emotional connection between visitors and the Inverewe experience. The Sawyer Gallery can be found at the heart of the garden and adjacent to Inverewe House. This creative space exhibits a truly inspiring series of artworks throughout the year, which reflect the unique characteristics of the garden and the surrounding natural and manmade environment.
Wildlife: The mosaic of landscape habitats in the spectacular surrounding Inverewe estate are home to Scotland’s most iconic wildlife, including red deer, eagles, pine martens, otters and red squirrels. The estate is framed by mountains and two lochs, where the light and colours are forever changing. From towering redwoods to delicate forget-me-nots, from otters to sea eagles, Inverewe Garden and Estate has everything you might want to see and much, much more! Our wildlife hide provides the perfect vantage point over Loch Ewe, where coastal birds, seals and otters can often be seen.
Outdoor adventures: Situated between the Marine Protection Area and Biosphere Reserve in Wester Ross, Inverewe is the gateway to wilderness in the Scottish North West Highlands. Take a wildlife boat trip from the Inverewe Garden jetty. Skipper Jamie has years of experience on the waters around Wester Ross and will give you an amazing insight into the marine environment. Inquisitive seals will keep an eye on you while eagles soar above. But what will be in Jamie’s creel when he hauls it onto the deck of the Striker? Boat trips run during the summer months.

Facilities

Accessible parking
Accessible toilet
Baby changing
Bike facilities
Buggy access
Café
Children’s activities
Coach parking
Dogs welcome
Hearing loop
Highchair
Holiday accommodation
Parking
Picnics
Self-guided tours
Shop
Toilet
Walks
Wheelchair access
Wi-Fi

What to see

Rare species thrive in this heritage garden as the effects of the Gulf Stream meet the Highlands

Discover the story of a father and daughter who created a lochside garden amid a barren wilderness on the Atlantic coast in the North West Highlands.
Explore the garden of experimentation and wonder at the calendar of colour and scents, cultivated with care ... and a hefty dose of creativity.
Spot Scotland’s Big 5 in wildlife: red squirrel, red deer, otter, seal and golden eagle. You may even see a big 6th – the sea eagle!
Take a wildlife boat trip around the shores of the peninsula.
Look out for Inverewe’s huge California redwoods that tower into the sky – you can’t miss them!