Discover the UK’s most northerly Botanic Gardens – a vibrant oasis that changes with every season. From colourful borders to diverse planting that showcases a wide range of growing conditions, there’s always something to delight the eye and engage the senses. Whether you’re a keen horticulturalist, exploring with family, enjoying a stroll with friends, or simply seeking a peaceful spot to relax, the gardens offer something for everyone. After your visit, unwind in our welcoming Café.
Inverness Botanic Gardens & Café
Café Botanics
Nestled in beautiful garden surroundings, our selection of cakes are the ultimate treat after a wander through leafy paths and peaceful fountain views. Come for the scenery, stay for the cake!
Café Botanics
Nestled in beautiful garden surroundings, our selection of cakes are the ultimate treat after a wander through leafy paths and peaceful fountain views. Come for the scenery, stay for the cake!
Explore Inverness Botanic Gardens & Café
Gardens
Discover vibrant native and exotic plants in stunning gardens designed to inspire and delight.
Grow Project
Learn the benefits of becoming a Grow gardener and enjoy growing, learning, and connecting with nature.
Café Botanics
Enjoy a tasty lunch or freshly brewed coffee whilst connecting with nature.
Volunteering
Hear stories from extraordinary volunteers who dedicate time and passion to our beautiful gardens.
Nursery
Get an inside look at the colourful initiative bringing warmth and pride to our streets.
Outside Gardens
A luscious green space with year-round planting surrounding a lawn area, perfect for large gatherings.
Café Glasshouse
A flexible indoor space with touches of green palms and wonderful lighting.
Large IRC Glasshouse
This large glasshouse is made for every event and can host a large volume of guests.
Donate to Inverness Botanic Gardens & Café
Donations play a vital part in helping us maintain and improve our wonderful visitor attractions and the activities we offer.
Opening times
Café last orders at 15:45
Spaces available to hire out of hours however charges will apply.
We recommend allowing 1-1.5 hours when visiting the gardens to fully explore the beauty of it all.
We host a range of events, therefore some areas of the gardens may be closed. Check out our Facebook page for updates.
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mon
09:30 - 16:00
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tue
09:30 - 16:00
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wed
09:30 - 16:00
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thu
09:30 - 16:00
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fri
09:30 - 16:00
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sat
09:30 - 16:00
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sun
09:30 - 16:00
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30 minute walk from Inverness City centre - head along the High Street, cross over the bridge towards Inverness Cathedral then head upstream along the river. Continue on this path for 1 mile, until you reach Inverness Crazy Golf. Take a right turn past Inverness Ice Centre, then left towards Inverness Leisure Centre. You will pass through our orchard then reach our main entrance on your left.
12 minute cycle from Inverness City Centre - head along the High Street, cross over the bridge towards Inverness Cathedral then head upstream along the river. Continue on this path for 1 mile, until you reach Inverness Crazy Golf. Take a right turn past Inverness Ice Centre, then left towards Inverness Leisure Centre. You will pass through our orchard then reach our main entrance on your left. Bike stands can be found at our main entrance.
The Inverness City Sightseeing bus stops off nearby. Explore their website for more information.
From the A9 south, slight left onto Sir Walter Scott Drive. At Inshes Roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on Sir Walter Scott Dr./A8082. Continue through the next 5 roundabouts taking the A8082 exit each time. At Tomnahurich Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Glenurquhart Rd/A82. Turn right onto Bught Dr. Turn right onto Bught Lane. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit.From the A9 North, at the Longman Roundabout take 3rd exit onto Longman Road. Continue on the A82 through the next two roundabouts. At the Shore Street roundabout take the 2nd exit and stay on A82. Turn right onto Glenurquhart Rd/A82. Turn left onto Bught Dr. Turn right onto Bught Lane. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit. There is parking including accessible spaces onsite.
Accessible parking can be found next to our Café entrance. Regular parking located at adjacent Inverness Leisure Centre.
Accessibility
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Partial wheelchair access
- Partially suitable for visitors with limited mobility
- Ramp to main entrance
Additional accessibility information:
Disabled parking is available by the main entrance, and an accessible WC with baby changing facility can be found within the Café. A wheelchair is available on request, and automatic doors provide easy entry to both the Café and gardens. The garden entrance features a paved area, while paths vary between bark, grass, and gravel. Please note that the Tropical House and Cactus House include split levels accessed via steps. For the safety and enjoyment of all visitors, only registered assistance dogs are permitted in the gardens and Café.
