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Description: Discover the delights of Crarae Gardens, on the banks of Loch Fyne, Argyll. Himalayan Woodland and Forest Gardens, National Collection of Nothofagus, Champion Trees. A riot of colour in Spring, summer and Autumn and structural evergreens of magnificent trees in winter. Visitor Centre and Café in season.
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I am delighted to add my welcome to the Friends of Crarae website. Crarae is an historically important and stunningly beautiful garden created in 1912 by Lady Grace Campbell, the aunt of plant hunter Reginald Farrer and enjoyed and developed by Sir George and then Sir Ilay Campbell into the magnificent designed landscape we recognise today. The National Trust for Scotland took it over in 2002. Since moving to Minard in 2012 I have had the pleasure of walking around the garden throughout the seasons and enjo
Dr John M Hall, Chairman - Friends of Crarae 2021 ( [email protected] )
Crarae Gardens are home to one of three National Collections of Nothofagus (the Southern or false beech) in the UK. They are planted throughout the gardens with a number of larger specimens in the upper Eucalyptery.
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