Garden of the week
Achamore Garden on the island of Gigha, off the coast of Kintyre, is a treasure trove of exotic plants, which thrive there because of the influence of the Gulf Stream.
Echiums throw up huge flower spikes and trees, protected by a dense shelter belt, grow to great heights. The garden is renowned for its spring-flowering shrubs, but you’re sure to find something beautiful in flower here all year round.
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