Welcome to the Friends of Crarae website.
My name is Alison Hay and I am the new chairwoman of the Friends of Crarae.
I have lived in Minard for last 38 years and the gardens at Crarae have always been a part of my life, either walking round them by myself, with my husband John or taking friends and relatives to visit them.
I believe the gardens are a huge asset to Minard village, Argyll and the whole of Scotland generally. I will do my best to promote them in all I do and try to encourage The National Trust to invest more in them by way of money, people and equipment to ensure that the gardens and amenities continue to delight visitors, whether they live just down the road or are travelling from afar.
I look forward to meeting many of the Friends of Crarae who live locally. Please feel free to contact me on 01546 886213.
Alison
DEAR FRIENDS,
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If you have mislaid your form please email contact@friendsofcrarae.com for a replacement.
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- Pick up a Friends of Crarae membership form during your next visit to the gardens or request one be posted to you using the form on the Contact Us page;
- Complete the membership form and elect to pay your annual £15 membership fee via cheque or standing order and you will be provided with a membership card;
- Remember to bring your card with you each time you visit the gardens for free entry to Crarae Gardens.
Membership, towards the end of 2017, was around 200 dedicated Friends of Crarae.
Remember to check out the Monthly Gallery to follow progress of the gardens through the seasons, see if you can spot your favourite in full bloom!
Gardens open in Argyll and Bute
Please click on the link to view a list and interactive map of the 'Glorious Gardens of Argyll and Bute'.
The website includes information on Benmore and Linn Botanic Gardens, other National Trust Properties such as Arduaine and gardens at local attractions such as Inveraray Castle as well as private gardens which only open by appointment or for the Scottish Open Gardens Scheme or the Festival of Rhododendrons (1st April - 31st May).
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