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Tourist / Visitor Attractions in the Rhins, Scotland

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Ardwell House and Gardens (Gardens)

  • Address: Ardwell, DG9 9LY. [location map]
  • Telephone: 01776 860227
  • Admission: There is a charge for this attraction

A walled garden, hawthorn avenues and woodland walks grace this beautiful garden. The garden surrounds Ardwell House (dating back to 1720) and there are fantastic views across Luce Bay to the Machars.
Near to: Ardwell, Sandhead, Port Logan.

 

Castle Kennedy Gardens (Gardens, Castles & Historic Sites, Lochs & Reservoirs)

The gardens surround the ruined castle of Castle Kennedy and Lochinch Castle (the current home of the Stair family). Huge rhododendrons dominate the garden as well as exotic palm trees. There are two lochs within the grounds which provide a home for geese, swans and ducks.
Near to: Stranraer, Castle Kennedy, Dunragit, Stoneykirk.

 

Dunskey Gardens (Gardens, Woodlands & Nature Reserves, Lochs & Reservoirs)

A beautiful garden in the Rhins, landscaped in the 18th century and featuring a walled garden, glasshouses, tropical plants and a loch. One of the many gardens to host a snowdrop festival every year.
Near to: Portpatrick.

 

Glenwhan Gardens (Gardens, Lochs & Reservoirs)

A stunning garden, constructed on the hillside comparatively recently in 1979 and spanning over 12 acres. It has two lochs, great views, resident red squirrels and a wildflower walk.
Near to: Castle Kennedy, Dunragit.

 

Logan Botanic Gardens (Gardens)

Set up in 1900, this is one of the finest of all the magnificent gardens in the Rhins and probably the most well known, due to it's collection of tropical plants. Logan Botanic Gardens also includes a walled garden, woodland walks, a bog garden, discovery centre, cafe and botanical shop. You can also take in the stunning views of the surrounding area from the gardens.
Near to: Ardwell, Drummore, Port Logan.

 

Logan House Gardens (Gardens, Castles & Historic Sites)

Centred around Logan House, as the name suggests, this 2 acre garden dates from the 1870s and, although separate from the Botanic Gardens, also boasts plants gathered from across the planet. Woodland walk. The gardens had overgrown but were restored to their former glory in 2001.
Near to: Ardwell, Drummore, Port Logan.