With each new season, the gardens are an explosion of colour and texture with borders planted to demonstrate a wide variety of plants and growing conditions. Whatever the weather, whatever the season there‚ always something to delight to the eye and engage the senses. There is something for everyone, horticulturalists will be inspired by the UK's most northerly Botanic Gardens, families may explore many hidden corners, you can enjoy a stroll with friends or just sit in the peaceful surroundings.

Locally raised plants, all of which are cultivated by our gardeners or supplied by highly regarded local nurseries, are on show in the gardens and glasshouses and available to buy from our sales area at competitive prices.

About us

HIGHLIGHTS

Tropical House - The "hottest" spot in the Highlands.

Cactus House - Cacti and Succulents planted amongst 75 tonnes of rock.

GROW Project. Garden-Recycle-Organics-Wildlife our educational project.

Cafe- coffee, teas and great cakes

CONCESSIONS

Awards

GUIDED TOURS

Groups welcolme by arrangement

Group visits

Groups welcolme by arrangement

ACCOMMODATION

VOLUNTEERING / INTERNSHIPS OPPORTUNITES

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

You can find our accessibility statement here:

PROMOTIONAL THEMES

  • Autumn Colour
  • Edible Gardens and Vegetables in Season
  • Herbaceous Borders & Plantings
  • Wild Berries

HOW TO FIND US

Bught Lane INVERNESS IV3 5SS

ADDRESS

Bught Lane
Inverness
IV35SS

OPENING TIMES

Mon-Sun 10.00-16.00

Monday: 10:00-16:00

Tuesday: 10:00-16:00

Wednesday: 10:00-16:00

Thursday: 10:00-16:00

Friday: 10:00-16:00

Saturday: 10:00-16:00

Sunday: 10:00-16:00

Opening information

See website for more detail.

23rd Dec- 6th Jan

ADMISSION PRICES

Entry is free

Other Pricing: Entrance is free but donations are welcome

ADDRESS

Moray Firth, The Highlands

Bught Lane
Inverness
IV35SS

FACILITY

  • Car park
  • Events
  • Shop
  • Toilets

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible toilets
  • Assistance Dogs

Family day out

  • Picnic area

WEBSITE

https://www.highlifehighland.com/inverness-botanic-gardens/

E-MAIL

ewan.mackintosh@highlifehighland.com

PHONE

01463713553

FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/invernessbotanicgardens/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/inthebotanics/

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