Ascog Hall Mrs Susannah Alcorn Ascog, Isle of Bute PA20 9EU

Description: This appealing 3 acre garden is continuing to develop and mature with an abundance of choice plants and shrubs which delight the eye from spring to autumn. It includes a small formal rose garden with a profusion of fragrant old shrub roses. Through a rustic ivy-clad stone arch which in bygone years led to the tennis court, there is now a large gravel garden with sun-loving plants and grasses. Undoubtedly, however, the most outstanding feature is our acclaimed Victorian fernery. This rare and beautiful structure houses subtropical and temperate fern species, including an ancient Todea barbara - the only survivor from the original collection and said to be around 1,000 years old.

Directions: EITHER  30 mins on ferry from Wemyss Bay - 3 miles south of Rothesay on A844  OR  5 mins on ferry from Colintraive and 11 miles south on A844

Opening Times: Easter - October ex Mons & Tues : 10:00am to 5:00pm

Admissions: £4.00  Season ticket £10.00

Beneficiaries: Donation to SGS Beneficiaries

Features and Catering: Partial