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Angus’s Garden

Angus’ Garden is a living memorial to Angus Macdonald, who was killed at the young age of 26 by Greek-Cypriot terrorist Nikos Sampson whilst working in Cyprus as a journalist in 1956 (he was, at the time, prospective parliamentary candidate for Argyll & Bute). Created a year later by Angus’ mother, Betty Macdonald, this nine-acre woodland garden was intended as a physical space symbolic of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Famous for its extensive collection of spring-flowering rhododendrons and azaleas, this glorious garden cleverly blends into the natural atmosphere of the landscape. Visitors can enjoy an informal network of paths, lined with spring flowering shrubs and bulbs, through native woodland and by shoreland whilst surrounded by magnificent views of Ben Cruachan and mountains of Glen Etive. This unspoilt, secluded setting attracts a wide range of wildlife, and the eleven-acre loch is home to swans and ducks. On the northwest side of the garden overlooking the loch stands “Betty’s Bell”, a tribute to her 40 years spent creating this magical garden.

The garden reaches its full glory between April and the end of June but is a place of special tranquillity and charm at all times of the year. There are three marked circular walks starting from the car park taking between 30 minutes and 1.5 hours (please note that these are unsuitable for wheelchairs).

Self-catering cottage Josephine's Wing is located nearby and is available for holiday let all year round.

 


Details

  • Open all year round, 9am to dusk
  • Adult Single Visit (16+): £5
  • Children under 16: Free
  • Adult Annual Membership (16+): £25
  • Joint Annual Membership (2 adults aged 16+):  £40
  • Concession Annual Membership (Student/Senior 65+): £20
  • Dogs welcome but must be kept on leads
  • Due to the natural terrain, Angus’s Garden is unsuitable for wheelchair users and those with restricted mobility
  • Some of the paths have uneven, steep slopes which become slippery in wet weather – suitable footwear recommended
  • No toilet facilities or café

Directions:

Off A85 Crianlarich/Oban road at Taynuilt, turn onto Glen Lonan road, 3 miles up single track road, on right opposite Barguillean Farm.

Postcode: PA35 1HY
GPS SatNav Coordinates: 56.408862, -5.279692
What3Words: ///poses.highways.evidently

Open for charity:

  • Scotland’s Garden Scheme
  • SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity