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The Quoy of Houton

Orphir, Orkney KW17 2RD
Dr Colleen Batey
Current Openings:
Sunday 27 July, 2pm - 5pm (2025)
Admission £5.00, children free.
Nominated charity: The Peedie Retreat [SCIO] 60%.
Description: An unusual, historic, walled panoramic garden with 60-foot rill which leads the eye to the spectacular coastal views of Scapa Flow. Carefully planted to withstand winds in excess of 60 mph, with floral interest from March to September. Winner of Gardeners' World Britain’s best challenging garden 2017 and listed in the top ten UK coastal gardens. Featured on Beechgrove and in the book Island Gardens.

Directions: From Orphir take the turning to Houton Ferry at the first junction signed Quoy of Houton, turn right by the car park. Park here and walk 10 minutes along the coastal road around the bay to the gardens. The gardens are a 10-minute walk from the bus stop. There is limited parking at the garden, available on a first come first serve basis.

Other details: Refreshments at the Quoy. Sorry, no dogs.

The listing location on a map.