Botanic gardens · Central Scotland
Kilmun Arboretum
In or near Kilmun.
Kilmun Arboretum — a botanic garden in scotland highlands.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gourock · 9.3 km
- Free entry
About
Kilmun Arboretum is a botanic garden located in scotland highlands. A British botanic garden curating native and exotic plant collections for scientific, conservation and public-education purposes. arboretum in the UK
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Official information
Kilmun Arboretum is a hillside arboretum featuring over 150 species of trees, planted since the 1930s for growth studies. Visitors can explore various paths and enjoy the diverse scents, shapes, and colors of the trees.
Place summary
Kilmun Arboretum is a botanic garden located in the Scottish Highlands. Established in 1930, it is managed by Forestry and Land Scotland. The arboretum features a diverse collection of trees and shrubs, providing a valuable resource for education and conservation. Visitors can explore the grounds and observe various species in a tranquil setting.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0016, -4.9462
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA23 8SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Established
- 1930
- Nearest railway station
- Gourock — 9.3 km
- Official site
- forestryandland.gov.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q112229004 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilmun Arboretum?
- Kilmun Arboretum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA23 8SJ).
- What is Kilmun Arboretum?
- Kilmun Arboretum — a botanic garden in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Kilmun Arboretum?
- The nearest railway station is Gourock, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA23 8SJ.
- When was Kilmun Arboretum built?
- Built or established in 1930.
- Who owns Kilmun Arboretum?
- Kilmun Arboretum is owned by Forestry and Land Scotland.
- How do I get to Kilmun Arboretum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA23 8SJ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.