Day Trips to Beautiful Gardens from Inverness and Loch Ness

The gardens below can be easily visited within a day trip from Inverness or Loch Ness. The Highlands are well known for its many beautiful gardens made possible by the warming influence of the Gulf Stream a warm ocean current that comes all the way from the Gulf of Mexico and sweeps up the west of Scotland before encountering the cold currents from the Arctic. In some parts oF the west coast it is not uncommon to see palm trees and all manner of plants which would not normally grow in such northerly latitudes Public gardens can make for an absorbing day out and can be planned well in advance of a visit to the Highlands.

Inverewe Garden and Estate

Inverewe Gardens - a beautiful West Coast Garden

Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in Scotland, this 50 acre garden was created by Osgood Mackenzie in 1862.