Crarae Garden NTS

Crarae Garden NTS This exotic splash of wilderness is a Himalayan-style glen, set in the gentle hills of Argyll.

The sparkling waters of the Crarae Burn form the centrepiece for a woody paradise of rocky gorges, wooden bridges and an Abundance of exotic flora and fauna. The National Trust for Scotland is an independent charity set up in 1931 for the preservation and conservation of natural and human heritage that is significant to Scotland and the world. The Trust has gone on to become Scotland's largest mem

bership organisation and a leader in conserving and promoting the nation's treasured places and collections so that they can be enjoyed by present and future generations. The properties we care for straddle a timeframe that stretches from the earliest geological processes to the Mesolithic and on into the 20th century. We have a presence in every corner of Scotland; from the most northerly tip of Shetland to the south coast of Dumfries and Galloway; from the eastern shore of the country at St Abb’s Head to the most westerly islands of St Kilda in the Atlantic Ocean, 64 kilometres from the nearest landfall.

Whether you like to wander or plan your route in advance we've installed a series of maps throughout Crarae to help you ...
09/06/2026

Whether you like to wander or plan your route in advance we've installed a series of maps throughout Crarae to help you find your way around the garden

06/06/2026

Only 1 week to go until out Champion Tree Trail - Guided Walk.

There are still a few tickets available, though spaces are limited.

The Walk lasts 2.5 hr
Tickets cost £5 and can be purchased at the Visitor Centre at Crarae Woodland Garden.

Due to the nature of the site, we suggest you wear stout shoes and dress for the weather.

What we've been up to:🔨 We've been building bridges (quite literally), replacing some of our ditch bridges, handrails, ...
22/05/2026

What we've been up to:

🔨 We've been building bridges (quite literally), replacing some of our ditch bridges, handrails, and steps that had reached the end of their lifespan

🌴 We wrapped our wollemi pine in hessian to protect from deer scratching their antlers on the rough trunks

🌿 We've started planting out our waterfall bed and filled in some of the gaps in the long border. And perhaps most excitingly added some Meconopsis ‘Crarae’ to the island bed!

Photo drop from the past couple of weeks. I've yet to find a camera phone that can capture the true colours of some of t...
20/05/2026

Photo drop from the past couple of weeks. I've yet to find a camera phone that can capture the true colours of some of the more vibrant azalea - the camera can't cope (neither can I 😍)

16/05/2026
Join us and our friend Victoria from The Friends of Crarae on Saturday 13th June at 1.30pm for this fascinating walk aro...
13/05/2026

Join us and our friend Victoria from The Friends of Crarae on Saturday 13th June at 1.30pm for this fascinating walk around Crarae Garden.

During the walk, Victoria will highlight our Bronze, Silver and Gold Champion Trees and discuss the process involved in getting them assessed.

The Walk lasts 2.5 hr

Due to the nature of the site, we suggest you wear stout shoes and dress for the weather.

Tickets cost £5 and can be purchased at the Visitor Centre at Crarae Woodland Garden.

Early morning pretty things 😍
11/05/2026

Early morning pretty things 😍

11/05/2026
Do you have any old or preloved Teddy Bears taking up space and looking for a new home? Give them a new lease of life by...
06/05/2026

Do you have any old or preloved Teddy Bears taking up space and looking for a new home? Give them a new lease of life by bringing them along to Crarae Garden where the will be used for events and community engagement projects.

Please Drop off at:
Crarae Woodland Garden
During Opening Hours 10am - 4pm

Address

Crarae
Inveraray
PA328YA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441546886614

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