Description:
A medium-sized garden with mature apple trees and a shady maze of paths through beds packed with perennials sloping down to sea level where there are plenty of birds on the estuary to view. Featuring a small greenhouse, steam model railway which works if weather allows. There are a couple of water features fed by rainwater, leading to a small deep pond. Stunning panoramic view across the Cromarty Firth seen from a 'food forest', with fruit trees growing on a set of home designed arches, runner beans, strawberries and apple trees. Achilty stone retaining walls and steps have been added over the last 14 years. Many plants have been chosen for their perfume. There are various seating areas.
Directions: From Tore roundabout head north for Ullapool on the A835. Take the right turn for Findon onto the B9163. After about one mile, turn left along a tree-lined lane (just before the wooden sign for Alcaig. Parking is limited to two cars in one party.
Other details: We do not have contactless payments, so please bring cash. Pot-luck sales table with homemade jam, frozen fruit sauce, craft items and plants. Teas £5.00. Sorry, smoking is not permitted in the garden.
