Situated on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll, against a spectacular background of mountain and forest, Ardkinglas Estate covers about 4800 hectares. Ardkinglas house is an architectural gem and provides a very special setting for weddings, family parties and other events. There is self-catering accommodation and the Woodland Garden is open all the year round with an outstanding collection of plants and trees, including the "Mightiest Conifer in Europe".
Walk in the Woodland Gardens all the year round. Admission Fee 5 per adult, 2 per child (4-16 years) 3 & under free, 15 per family 2 adults plus children 9 single parent plus children, annual season ticket 20, group rates available. Dogs on leads are welcome. Open dawn to dusk. The secluded and tranquil setting of Ardkinglas, approached through ancient woodland and with sweeping terraced lawns opening out onto the shores of Loch Fyne, is a hidden gem.
The House is still a much-loved family home and although not open to the public on a regular basis, a private tour of the house can be booked at any time of the year.
Walk in the Woodland Gardens all the year round. Admission Fee 5 per adult, 2 per child (4-16 years) 3 & under free, 15 per family 2 adults plus children 9 single parent plus children, annual season ticket 20, group rates available. Dogs on leads are welcome. Open dawn to dusk. The secluded and tranquil setting of Ardkinglas, approached through ancient woodland and with sweeping terraced lawns opening out onto the shores of Loch Fyne, is a hidden gem.
The House is still a much-loved family home and although not open to the public on a regular basis, a private tour of the house can be booked at any time of the year.
Services
From the South: 1 hour drive from Glasgow, by Loch Lomond-side (A82) to Tarbet, then take the A83 to Arrochar and continue along the A83 for 10 miles to Cairndow.
Take the signposted cut off for Cairndow and access to the Estate Woodland Garden is on the left just before Kilmorich Church.
Alternatively, from the North: From Oban, Dalmally, Fort William, etc, take the A85, and just outside Dalmally, the A819 will take you to Inveraray.
At the junction of the A819 with the A83 turn left, Cairndow is about 10 miles away.
Take the signposted cut off for Cairndow and access to the Estate Woodland Garden is on the left just before Kilmorich Church.
Alternatively, from the North: From Oban, Dalmally, Fort William, etc, take the A85, and just outside Dalmally, the A819 will take you to Inveraray.
At the junction of the A819 with the A83 turn left, Cairndow is about 10 miles away.
Some fairies & elfs have decided to make there homes right here at our woodland garden, come and visit them.
You will enter Ardkinglas Estate through large black gates, Woodland Gardens Parking is on your left.
To find out what can be enjoyed in the Woodland Gardens at any time of the year, see the Garden Calendar.
Beyond the upper end of the Gardens lies a route to a further network of wilder woodland walks.
Download a map of the Woodland Garden Walk.
Admission fee 5 per adult, 2 per child (4-16 years) 3 & under Free, 14 per family 2 adults plus children, 9 single parent plus children.
You will enter Ardkinglas Estate through large black gates, Woodland Gardens Parking is on your left.
To find out what can be enjoyed in the Woodland Gardens at any time of the year, see the Garden Calendar.
Beyond the upper end of the Gardens lies a route to a further network of wilder woodland walks.
Download a map of the Woodland Garden Walk.
Admission fee 5 per adult, 2 per child (4-16 years) 3 & under Free, 14 per family 2 adults plus children, 9 single parent plus children.
The short trail uses boards showing selected extracts from the Scots version of the famous book to link the story to the setting of this special corner of the Woodland Garden.
You may also find some of our other friends who have moved into the gardens 'our fairies & Elf'.
Rathos Byres Forge, Edinburgh, were commissioned to make the Mouse and Gruffalo figures in galvanized steel and have produced exceptional examples of the contemporary blacksmith's art.
This original approach works well alongside the metalwork gates and benches that the team at Ratho Byres Forge have previously designed for Ardkinglas.
You may also find some of our other friends who have moved into the gardens 'our fairies & Elf'.
Rathos Byres Forge, Edinburgh, were commissioned to make the Mouse and Gruffalo figures in galvanized steel and have produced exceptional examples of the contemporary blacksmith's art.
This original approach works well alongside the metalwork gates and benches that the team at Ratho Byres Forge have previously designed for Ardkinglas.
The secluded and tranquil setting of Ardkinglas, approached through ancient woodland and with sweeping terraced lawns opening out onto the shores of Loch Fyne, is a hidden gem.
Just over an hour from Glasgow and two hours from Edinburgh.
The garden is the perfect setting for your marquee, tipi or whatever you decide to have for your special day.
We can accommodate from two to two hundred guests.
This enchanted venue can be exclusively yours for the day, to enjoy without interruptions from the outside world.
Just over an hour from Glasgow and two hours from Edinburgh.
The garden is the perfect setting for your marquee, tipi or whatever you decide to have for your special day.
We can accommodate from two to two hundred guests.
This enchanted venue can be exclusively yours for the day, to enjoy without interruptions from the outside world.
The present house at Ardkinglas was completed in the autumn of 1907 and is generally considered to be the architect Sir Robert Lorimer's masterpiece.
It was built at a time when traditional materials were skillfully and creatively mastered by expert craftsmen but where a wealth of new technology could be incorporated into the design.
The house remains practically unaltered and is a very popular location for TV dramas, film production and product launches.
The House is still a much-loved family home and although not open to the public on a regular basis, a private tour of the house can be booked at any time of the year.
It was built at a time when traditional materials were skillfully and creatively mastered by expert craftsmen but where a wealth of new technology could be incorporated into the design.
The house remains practically unaltered and is a very popular location for TV dramas, film production and product launches.
The House is still a much-loved family home and although not open to the public on a regular basis, a private tour of the house can be booked at any time of the year.
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