August 2014

At the south-western tip of Scotland lies Logan, the country’s most exotic garden. Warmed by the Gulf Stream, southern hemisphere plants flourish in this plantsman’s paradise near Port Logan in Dumfries & Galloway.

Near the entrance to the gardens. The cottages on the right are the discovery centre and gallery.

The borders were spectacular.

I am not sure what these are but the bright red colour was dazzling in the bright sunlight.

A new section being laid out in the tree fern grove.

It is hard not to believe that you are in a tropical paradise nearer the equator. The gulf stream certainly seems to be keeping this area warmer than the rest of Scotland.

The Cordyline Avenue.

Inside the conservatory were some amazing aeoniums. They looked like they were made of metal.

Walking past the gallery.

The Logan conservatory. This is the first public greenhouse in the UK to be heated entirely by green energy.

Strong back light through the Canna leaves outside the conservatory.

Gunnera leaf with strong backlight.

From the higher ground a view across the gardens and Luce Bay to the mountains beyond.