Linn Gardens in Cove is opening up to the public again later this month.
The renowned gardens on the Rosneath Peninsula used top attract visitors from all over the world, but were closed since the death of owner and creator Dr Jim Taggart.
But new owner Matthew Young opened the site for the Easter weekend following months of work to make it accessible and it will be open again for four days later this month.
Since the April opening the garden has been featured on the BBC TV programme Gardeners World, leading to a dramatic surge in interest.
Mr Young (right) said today: “The area at the bottom of the waterfall has now been finished, and re-planted, so we’ll be able to let people down to see one of the most magical parts of the garden, which is pretty exciting.
“The long pond and bamboo garden are all being renovated now too, but they will definitely still be mid-project, so not really suitable for guests yet.”
The Linn used to be one of the only privately-owned gardens to be accredited as a botanical garden, under the stewardship of Jim and his son Jamie Taggart.
Sadly Jamie died on a plant-hunting expedition to Vietnam in 2013, and Jim’s failing health and old age limited the care he could take of the place from that point onwards.
After the garden was closed in 2019 it was not maintained until 2021 when it was bought by the current owners.
Since then extensive work has been taking place to renovate and reopen the gardens, and to rebuild the disintegrating villa at their heart.
The garden will be open in set time slots – 10am to 1pm and 1pm to 4pm – on two weekends – August 19, 20, 26 and 27.
The April openings were very popular and advance booking via the Scotland’s Gardens Scheme is essential due to limited parking.
Admission is free for children and £5 for adults, with proceeds going to the Scottish Refugee Council and the Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.
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