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An Cala

Ellenabeich, Isle of Seil PA34 4RF
Mrs Carolyn Nicholson
ancalagarden@gmail.com
Current Openings:
By arrangement 1 May - 31 October (2026)
Admission £6.00, children free.
Nominated charity: CCLG: The Children and Young People's Cancer Association 30% & RNLI: Oban branch 30%.
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Description: A wonderful example of a 1930s designed garden, An Cala sits snugly in its horseshoe shelter of surrounding cliffs. A spectacular and very pretty garden with streams, waterfall, ponds and many herbaceous plants as well as azaleas, rhododendrons and cherry trees in spring. Archive material of Thomas Mawson’s design was found recently and is available to visitors.
Designed Landscape: http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/GDL00013

Directions: Proceed south from Oban on Campbeltown Road for eight miles, turn right at the Easdale sign, a further eight miles on the B844; the garden is between the school and the village. Bus Oban - Easdale.

Other details: Garden opening hours 12noon - 5pm for by arrangement bookings.

An Cala
© Maurice Wilkins
An Cala
An Cala
An Cala
An Cala
An Cala
An Cala
An Cala
An Cala
© Maurice Wilkins
The listing location on a map.