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Glenwhan Gardens, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland

BRIEF HISTORY
Just 30 years ago Glenwhan Gardens was little more than Bog, Gorse and Rushes. 12 acres were fenced, and a Shelter Belt of mixed hardwood and softwood Trees planted. The aspect of the Gardens are on a South Facing slope overlooking The Mull of Galloway and Luce Bay with Spectacular views to the Isle of Man. With the help of the Gulf Stream and a great deal of toil, Glenwhan has been transformed into a beautiful Garden crammed with exotic plants from around the world. The Garden is focussed round two lakes where wildfowl maybe seen, and red squirrels play in the woodland. Outwith the garden there is a 17 acre Moorland Walk with over 120 species of wildflowers. The Visitor likes to compare the ground as it was, and see the Gardens as they have been created today.

HORTICULTURAL HiGHLIGHTS
Of the many exotic plants you will see in the Gardens,is the Chilean Firebush Embothrium coccineum longifolium, together
many beautiful hybrid and specie Rhododendrons and Azaleas, and large collections of Primulas. and Iris enjoying the boggy damp margins. Olearias from New Zealand, and the Rock Roses from the mediterranean love the drier slopes. Hydrangeas and lillies give colour August.

OTHER THINGS TO SEE AND DO
A 17 acre Moorland Walk, Many Local Golf Courses. Pristine Beaches, Sea and River & Loch fishing are all within easy reach. The Galloway Hills will attract the Walkers. Art Galleries in Kirkcudbright, and Ferries to Northern Ireland, and Glasgow are all within easy reach.

 PLACES TO STAY
There are many Hotels and B&Bs (see web site) in the area especially charming is the small seaside town of Portpatrick.

HOW TO FIND US
Glenwhan Gardens are signposted (see Brown Visit Scotland Signs) at the village of Dunragit, 7 miles east of Stranraer on A.75
Post Code DG9 8PH.

OPENING TIMES
10-5pm Daily from 1st April to 30th September and thereafter with an Honesty Box
Entry
Adults £4.50 Concessions and Students £3.50 Season Ticket £15.00 Family Ticket £10 (up to 3 children) children £1.50 Wheelchair users FREE Dogs allowed strictly on Leads .Most part of Gardens accessible for wheelchairs.

FOOD & DRINK
Tearooms serving local produce. We cater for parties up to 50 (best booked in advance). Free Car Parking and Bus, adjacent to the Tearooms.

POSTCODE FOR SAT NAVS
DG9 8PH

WEBSITE/tel no

.01581400222 Mobile: 07787990702
www.glenwhangardens.co.uk

Note; All images copyright of Val Corbett.