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Photograph courtesy of Inverness Botanical Gardens
The Collection
The Cactus House was constructed in 1996 and a plaque commemorates the help provided by the Highlands & Islands Branch of the BCSS who advised on planning and planting and assisted with maintenance.
In terms of succulents the collection hosts a wide range of quite unusual species of Agave, Aloe, Crassula, Echeveria, Kalanchoe and Sedum. Among the numerous cacti there are species of Astrophytum, Cleistocactus, Echinocactus, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Ferocactus, Mammillaria, Opuntia, Parodia, Rebutia, Selenicereus and Stenocactus.
Nearest BCSS Branch
Aberdeen (Grampian): Branch Details
Highlands and Islands Branch has unfortunately closed down, so there isn’t currently a Branch within 100 miles of Inverness. The nearest is Grampian. Meetings are held in Aberdeen. Please see the Branch website for meeting dates and programme.