Benmore Botanic Garden |
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Come and marvel at nature's giants. Set in the dramatic Cowal Peninsula, Argyll, the Garden is world famous for its collections of flowering trees and shrubs.
here in 1820. You can still see some of the original Scots pine towering above you.
through the informal plantings around the pond with its bronze fountain dating from 1875.
floral show. Many are famous for their beautiful flowers and textured leaves and barks.
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Opening Times
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(2005 times)
March and October Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.April to September Daily 10.00am - 6.00pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2005 prices)
Adult £3.50; Concession £3.00; Child £1.00; Family £8.00.Group discounts, membership programme available. |
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Directions
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| On the A 815, 7 miles north of Dunoon in the Cowal Peninsula. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Hill House
(10 Miles)*
The finest of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's domestic creations, The Hill House sits high above the Clyde commanding fine views over the river estuary. |
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Crarae Gardens
(12 Miles)*
The main garden at Crarae is set on a hillside down which tumbles the Crarae Burn, the scene is reminiscent of a Himalayan gorge. The surrounding tree and shrub collections are rich and diverse, planted for artistic and naturalistic effect. |
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Auchindrain Museum
(12 Miles)*
Auchindrain Museum is an extraordinary attraction, which brings an original Township or "farming village" back to life. |
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Nearby Hotels
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Set in the picturesque town of Rhu, near Helensburgh, the Rosslea Hall Hotel looks out over the Firth of Clyde and the rolling hills beyond. |
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Set in the picturesque town of Rhu, near Helensburgh, the Rosslea Hall Hotel looks out over the Firth of Clyde and the rolling hills beyond. |
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The Express by Holiday Inn Greenock is well positioned for Glasgow Airport and Glasgow city centre, with Loch Lomond close by. It is the ideal location for fishing, golfing or sheer relaxation. |
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