History & Heritage

Inverewe Garden, Poolewe

The star tourist attraction of the area is Inverewe Garden at Poolewe, with a visitor centre and restaurant. Now owned by the National Trust for Scotland, the garden was first established in the 1860s by the laird, Osgood Mackenzie. It is home to hundreds of exotic species of plants from around the world, all thriving in the warm, humid climate of the west coast.

Before you visit it is well worth gettting the Inverewe guide book which is full of information about the garden including maps to help you plan your route. 

Unfortunately it is not just the plants that thrive in the warm, humid climate.  The midges love it, with Inverewe Garden being one of their favourite haunts!  The best advice is to go armed with a good midge repellant and hood. 

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