Ardchattan Priory House

A garden has existed at Ardchattan since the thirteenth century. Little is known of its early history or development, although a few names suggesting its origins linger on, the Monks Walk with its magnificent old trees, the Priors Walk is full of scented roses and Sorbus trees.
The four acres of garden you see today were mainly planted in the twentieth century, they take full advantage of the neutral free draining soil and mild costal climate. A wide variety of plants are grown giving colour and scent throughout the season.

The garden surrounding Ardchattan Priory offers views over Loch Etive, towards Mull in the west and Ben Cruachan to the east. The extensive lawn to the front of the house is surrounded by herbaceous, rose, shrub borders and a rockery. Either side of the drive is a wilder garden with numerous shrubs, roses and
ornamental trees.

The Priory, now a private house, was founded in 1230 by Sir Duncan Macdougall, of the family of the Lords of Lorn. The monks were of the Valliscaulian order. The ruined Chapel at the back of the garden, dates from the 13th Century. There are some fine early stones, including the recently restored Ardchattan Cross. The ruins are in the care of Historic Scotland, and are open with the garden.

Contact

Mrs Ella McLaughlin

Ardchattan Priory
by Oban
Argyll
PA37 1RQ
Scotland

Tel: +44 (1796) 781355
Fax: +44 (7796) 481211
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