Pitlochy Gardens – the area is blessed with some really excellent gardens, all unique to this area and not found elsewhere in Scotland and in Britain as a whole. The climate and location allows Himalayan plants to be grown and shown off at their best in Cluny House Gardens.
The unique Explorers Garden a Pitlochry Garden that tells the tale of the early European (Scottish) plant collectors who set of around the world in search of exotic plants and flowers to grace the European gardens today.
Here four Pitlochry Gardens in this section, the fifth story is about the very successful Pitlochry in Bloom who have won international acclaim for the Pitlochry gardens and flower displays.
Details of the best Pitlochry Gardens below:-
Cluny House Gardens
Cluny House Gardens were started in the 1950's by Bobby and Betty Masterton who had a particular interest in Himalayan plants, which the local conditions were perfect for. There are two magnificent 150 year old Wellingtonias, one of them is Britain's widest conifer, with a girth of over 11 metres. READ MORE
Address:Aberfeldy PH15 2JTTel:07818 065966
Web: http://www.clunyhousegardens.com
Explorers Plant Hunters Garden
A very special garden, conceived and built with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, telling the fascinating stories of the Scottish Plant collectors. READ MORE
Address:Port-Na-Craig Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5DRTel:01796 484626
Web: http://www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
Hercules Garden Blair Atholl, by Pitlochry
Named after the life-sized statue of Hercules which overlooks the garden, planned by the 2nd Duke of Atholl in the C18th, restored by the 10th Duke. READ MORE
Address:Blair Castle Estate Ltd. Atholl Estates Office, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5THWeb: https://blair-castle.co.uk/scottish-highland-castle/gardens-grounds/
Bolfracks Gardens
The first gardens started in the 1750s today the gardens has collections of rare and unusual plants, a walled garden and stream garden. Great aspect! READ MORE
Address:Estate Office, Aberfeldy PH15 2EXTel:01887 820344
Web: http://www.bolfracks.com
Pitlochry in Bloom
The reason behind Pitlochry looking so wonderful each summer & autumn. 3 RHS Gold Awards. A dedicated team who do so much to put Pitlochry on the map. READ MORE
Address:Pitlochry In Bloom | Honorary Secretary, Farragon, Well Brae, Pitlochry, PH16 5HHWeb: http://www.pitlochryinbloom.co.uk/