Gardens · North West England
Glenwhan Gardens
In or near Glenluce.
Glenwhan Gardens — garden in Dunragit, Dumfries and Galloway.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 9.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Glenwhan Gardens is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1979, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 9.4 km away. Postcode area DG9.
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Official information
Glenwhan Gardens is a beautifully crafted garden in Scotland featuring a variety of rare trees and plants from the Southern Hemisphere. Visitors can explore a 17-acre moorland walk, enjoy scenic views, and discover interesting sculptures along the trails.
Place summary
Glenwhan Gardens is a modern garden located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG9. Established in 1979, it features a diverse collection of plants and landscaped areas, showcasing contemporary horticultural design.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8883, -4.8819
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 8PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Established
- 1979
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 9.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Official site
- glenwhangardens.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q116193756 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Glenwhan Gardens (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Glenwhan Gardens, Lily Pond - geograph.org.uk - 3603529.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glenwhan Gardens?
- Glenwhan Gardens is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 8PH).
- What is Glenwhan Gardens?
- Glenwhan Gardens — garden in Dunragit, Dumfries and Galloway.
- How do I get to Glenwhan Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9 8PH.
- When was Glenwhan Gardens built?
- Built or established in 1979.
- How do I get to Glenwhan Gardens?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 8PH. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.