Gartocharn, West Dunbart

Flower Delivery to Gartocharn with Clare Florist

A pretty little village sitting in the shadow of Duncryne Hill, Gartocharn is affectionately known as “Dumpling” because its shape which does look like a cloutie dumpling. The hill offers one of the best views of Loch Lomond even though it only measures 462 feet high.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Lovers of nature will enjoy the setting of the village. Those who crave for romantic trips will get to go on many beautiful walks near the village, the Aber Shore beauty spot on the shores of Loch Lomond being one. This alone makes Gartocharn one of the best places to go on a romantic journey where Gartocharn flowers can be presented to partners and lots of couples activities can be done.

Those who love history will also enjoy the Ross Priory, a 17th-century Gothic-style building that was built way back in 1693 and is owned by Strathclyde University. Sir Walter Scott wrote parts of The Lady in the Lake (1810) and Rob Roy (1871) while staying at Ross Priory. In addition, those who enjoy golf will be delighted to try the nine-hole golf course in the grounds of Ross Priory.

As you can see, there's lot's of things to do in the village. Those who want to experience the full extent may very well book at a nearby accommodation so they can truly explore what the village has to offer. Those who go on romantic trips can even send flowers to Gartocharn to surprise their dates and make the event extra special.

OTHER NOTABLE ATTRACTIONS

While in Gartocharn, why not try to explore the surrounding villages and see what they have to offer? Whether you fancy castles or art galleries, there surely is something for everyone near Gartocharn. Here are a few of them:

Motoring Heritage Centre – features a collection of classic, vintage and veteran British cars. The museum is located close to the Juaguar Land Rover Gaydon Centre near Gaydon in Warwickshire.

Geilston Garden – a garden that is about two centuries old that features a 100-foot Wellingtonia that dominates the main lawn. This is the place to be when you can't get enough flowers in Gartocharn. When you visit in April, the kitchen garden is in blossom featuring parsnips, carrots and beetroot sprouting. A walled garden featuring azaleas and heathers also form. During the summer, eupatorium, filipendula and helenium provide an array of colour.

Dumbarton Castle – centre of the ancient kingdom of Strathclyde from the 5th century until 1018. It's situated on a volcanic rock that overlooks the Firth of Clyde and was an important royal refuge.

Finlaystone Country Estate – offers stunning views of the Firth of Clyde and is open all year and is located close to the Glasgow Airport. Here, you get to spend a great family day out with its imaginative play areas, woodland walks, colourful gardens, picnic areas and so much more.

Clydebank Museum – showcases the history and heritage of Clydebank in Dunbartonshire. It features both permanent exhibitions and temporary galleries.

Newark Castle – although the castle is partly destroyed (during the end of the English Civil War), the gardens are really pretty.

McLean Museum & Art Gallery – features collections that showcase the unique and fascinating heritage of Inverclyde.

Should you want to send flowers to Gartocharn to someone you know who is celebrating a birthday or has an anniversary coming up, we can help you out. We have a wide selection of blooms that are perfect for any occasion or event. When you order flowers for delivery to Gartocharn from us, we can also guarantee a next-day delivery. So, what are you waiting for? Put a smile on someone's face by sending them flowers through us!

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