Torosay Castle & Gardens

Craignure
Isle of Mull
PA65 6AY

Tel: +44 (0)1680 812 421
Fax: +44 (0)1680 812 470
Email: Torosay@AOL.COM
Web: http://www.torosay.com


A beautiful and welcoming Victorian family home surrounded by 12 acres of spectacular gardens.
  • Wander round principal rooms in a relaxed atmosphere and browse through family scrapbooks, memorabilia and portraits.
  • See the important collection of Italian statues and the formal terraces.
  • Explore the woodland garden with pool, Alpine garden, Rhododendron collection, Eucalyptus walk, old walled garden, rock and bog gardens and the Japanese garden with its impressive sea view.
  • Torosay is a working farm so introduce the children to some of the natives - our herd of pedigree highland cattle !
  • Tearoom and shop
  • Playground
  • Free car and coach parking
  • Holiday Cottages
  • Licensed to hold weddings

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Castle Easter to end October, daily 10.30am - 5.00pm
    Gardens Only 9.00am - 7.00pm in summer, daylight hours in winter.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Castle & Gardens
    Adult £5.50; Child £2.25; Concession £5.00; Family £14.00;

    Gardens & Tea Room
    Adult £4.50; Child £2.00; Concession £3.50; Family £11.00.

    Directions
    By Ferry: Caledonian MacBrayne run a 40 minute service from Oban to Craignure.

    By Motor Boat: Look for the twice daily sailings from Oban Pier direct to Torosay.

    By Car: 1.5 miles from Craignure on the A849.

    Walking:Forest walk from Craignure to Torosay. New walk through Hedgehog wood.

    Narrow Gauge Railway: Unique way to travel from Craignure direct to Torosay.
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    Torosay Castle & Gardens Postcode for SatNav: PA65 6AY

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