Inverewe Gardens

Inverewe Gardens Review

A highlight of this area is Inverewe Gardens. The main attraction lies in the contrast between the bleak coastal headlands and the lush plantings of the garden behind its dense barrier of trees and shrubs. These are proof of the efficacy of the warm North Atlantic Drift, part of the Gulf Stream, which takes the edge off winter frosts. Inverewe is sometimes described as subtropical, but this inaccuracy irritates the head gardener; do not expect coconuts and palm trees here. Instead, look for rarities like the blue Himalayan poppy.