Leathad Ard
This one-acre sloping garden with stunning views over East Loch Roag, a hidden oasis of colour all summer long.
01 May 2024 to 30 Sep 2024
Isle of Lewis
- Entrance fee:
- £5 per adult, children under 12 free
- Dates:
- May to September, Monday - Saturday 10.00 – 18.00 closed Sundays. Through Scotland Open Gardens Scheme
- Time:
- 10am - 6pm
- Garden owner:
- Stuart and Rowena Oakley
For all enquiries, please get in touch with Stuart and Rowena Oakley by email at Stuart.oakley1a@gmail.com or by phone on 01851 643204
Our one acre garden evolved with the sheltering hedges into a series of interconnected and different spaces. A plantaholics garden, it bursts with exuberance and colour with many uncommon plants (at least for Lewis) so that following the paths gives a new view and experience around every corner. Using raised beds and shelter, we have made bog gardens, dry beds, shady and exposed conditions as well as growing fruit and vegetables which include those we grow to show standards.
Leathad Ard means 'steep hill' in Gaelic and, although not mountain steep, this may restrict access for those with walking difficulties.
Address:
Leathad Ard
Upper Carloway
Isle of Lewis HS2 9AQ
Directions:
Take the A858 Shawbost to Carloway. Take the first right after Carloway football pitch and its the first house on the right. You can also take the Westside circular bus from Stornoway to the Carloway football pitch and walk to the garden (50m)
Facilities:
- Plant stall
- Car parking
- Dogs on lead
- No Wheelchair access
