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Argyll and Bute

The Argyll and Bute weather is pretty unique in that the volume of rainfall is phenomenally high - approximately five metres annually!! It is located on the West Coast of Scotland and consequently enjoys mild winters thanks to its proximity to the coast and the gulf stream. Avid collectors of Rhododendrons often keep their plants in the wet, warm climate of Argyll. The conditions also mean that conifers flourish in this area. For tree lovers - Silver Fir - Ardinglas, Woodland Garden, Argyll - (one of the top 50 UK Jubilee Trees) This Fir is bound to make you draw breath - it is massive!! It has been described as being 'the largest girthed conifer in Europe' with a girth of 9.4 metres. In the Garden there are also the National Collections of Abies and Picea Other interesting trees can be found at Ardanaiseig Hotel, Kilchrenan, Arduaine, Oban - good collection of Rhodies, Benmore, Dunoon, Crarae, Minard, - has a national collection of Nothofagus, Drymsynie Hotel, Lochgoilhead, Glenarn, Rhu, Helensburgh, Inverary Castle, Inverary, Kilmory Castle, Knapdale, Kilmun Forest Garden, Dunoon, Mount Stuart, with its rare conifers in Rothesay, Bute, and Stonefield House Hotel, Tarbert, Knapdale.