Benmore Botanic Garden

Dunoon, Scotland

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One of Britain's most spectacular botanic gardens, with a dramatic avenue of giant sequoias planted in 1863. Set in Cowal Peninsula with a stunning mountain backdrop.

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20 Jun 2026

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Benmore Botanic Garden is a botanic garden in Argyll, Scotland, part of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, famous for its avenue of giant sequoia. Open to the public.

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Last updated: 20 Jun 2026

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