An exotic paradise for plant lovers.
Step into a world of rare botanical treasures at Logan Botanic Garden, a true paradise nestled on Scotland’s south-western tip.
Thanks to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream, Logan enjoys an almost subtropical climate, allowing exotic plants from around the world to flourish. Its vibrant avenues and colourful borders showcase a spectacular array of half-hardy perennials and remarkable plant species rarely seen thriving elsewhere in the United Kingdom.
Palm Trees and Tree Ferns
Wander through an antipodean forest where towering palms and tree ferns create an exotic atmosphere.
Eucalyptus and Giant Gunnera
Stroll among groves of eucalyptus or find shade under the awe-inspiring, rhubarb-like giant gunnera — an unforgettable sight.
The Walled Garden
Step into a tranquil oasis featuring a dazzling collection of exotic plants, with a serene fish pond adorned by elegant water lilies.
The Logan Conservatory
Visit the beautiful Victorian-style Logan Conservatory, home to a collection of particularly tender South African plants. It is the first all-green Glasshouse in the UK.
A Living Collection with a Global Reach
Established in 1869, Logan was gifted to the nation a century later, becoming a regional garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in 1969.
Today, Logan’s 15 acres offer a vibrant tapestry of exotic plants, captivating visitors with their beauty while also contributing to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s internationally significant work in research, education, and conservation.
Logan Botanic Garden remains one of Scotland’s best-kept secrets - a remarkable destination waiting to be discovered.
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| A garden where plants from the southern hemisphere thrive. | |
| Madeiran rowan, Sorbus maderensis, one of the rarest trees in the world | |
| Magnolia sapaensis, vulnerable in the wild | |
| Logan is a safe place for hundreds of threatened species | |
| [plant label] Rhododendron kanaehirae, Conservation status: extinct in the wild | |
| The Aeonium border, many species are vulnerable in the wild | |
| Butia capitata, probably the most northerly planting on the planet | |
| The Logan Conservatory, home to especially tender plants from South Africa, including a collection of pelargoniums | |
| Coastal tree broom, Chordospartium muritai, found only in New Zealand...critically endangered in the wild...conserved at Logan | |
| Logan Botanic Garden, plant conservation in Scotland, for the world |
Visitors are very welcome to take photographs and short videos in the Garden for personal use. All filming and photography for commercial use is by permit only; please check the Media and Commercial Photography page.
Logan Botanic Garden is a precious museum of living plants. The Garden's team has a duty to protect the Collection. Therefore, please note our regulations:
Also as part of our rules and regulations, visitors are not permitted to:
Acts for which written permission is required:
Find out more about the range of student intern positions on offer at Logan Botanic Garden.
If you have any queries relating to visitor facilities, please call us on +44 (0) 1776 860 231 or get in touch by using the enquiry form.
Get in Touch
Logan Botanic Garden is located 14 miles south of Stranraer in the Rhins of Galloway, off the A716 and the B7065.
Train: the closest railway station is Stranraer served by Scotrail
Bus: the 407 Stagecoach bus from Stranraer stops at the end of the road in to Logan Botanic Garden. Please ask the driver to stop at the road end.
Address: Port Logan, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway DG9 9ND
Free car and coach parking is available as well as bicycle racks. Assistance animals are welcome.
For more info, see our Access Guide.
