Leathad Ard

Visit a hidden oasis of colour all summer long. A one-acre sloping garden with stunning views over East Loch Roag,

Flower border with white, red and yellow flowers

01 May 2025 to 30 Sep 2025

Isle of Lewis

Entrance fee:
Adult £5
Dates:
May to September, Monday - Saturday 10.00 – 18.00  closed Sundays. Through Scotland Open Gardens Scheme
Time:
10am - 6pm
Garden owner:
Stuart and Rowena Oakley
For further details visit the website

For all enquiries, please get in touch with Stuart and Rowena Oakley by email at Stuart.oakley1a@gmail.com or by phone on 01851 643204

What to see at Leathad Ard

Our one acre garden evolved with the sheltering hedges into a series of interconnected and different spaces. A plantaholics garden, it bursts with exuberance and colour with many uncommon plants (at least for Lewis) so that following the paths gives a new view and experience around every corner.

Using raised beds and shelter, we have made bog gardens, dry beds, shady and exposed conditions as well as growing fruit and vegetables which include those we grow to show standards. 

Leathad Ard means 'steep hill' in Gaelic and, although not mountain steep, this may restrict access for those with walking difficulties.

The Gardens are open under Scotland’s Garden Scheme with our nominated charity being the Red Cross.

Please note the garden is open everyday from 01 May 2025 to 30 September 2025, 10am - 6pm (Closed Sundays).

Your visit helps people in crisis

The Red Cross helps people in the UK and across the world get the support they need in an emergency. With Open Gardens, you'll be raising funds for this important work.

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Event information

Address:
Leathad Ard
Upper Carloway
Isle of Lewis HS2 9AQ

Directions:

Take the A858 Shawbost to Carloway. Take the first right after Carloway football pitch and its the first house on the right. You can also take the Westside circular bus from Stornoway to the Carloway football pitch and walk to the garden (50m)

Facilities:

  • Plant stall
  • Parking
  • Dogs on lead
  • Limited wheelchair access
  • Toilet facilities