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The Norse word 'Drakkar' refers to Viking ships displaying a dragon head at their front and so reminds of the arrival of the Vikings in the northern Scottish isles over a thousand years ago. The garden itself celebrates Scotland's historic ties with Scandinavia by blending Nordic wellness traditions and Highland elements: a floating wooden boardwalk leads to a bespoke heartwood sauna and plunge pool, while a rocky cascade, stream and scattered boulders evoke dramatic Scottish landscapes. A fire pit pays homage to a more primal way of life, fostering a sense of community and belonging. The result is a tranquil yet culturally rich retreat that unites heritage, design, and the healing power of nature. Visitors can expect a vibrant, resilient planting scheme designed to thrive in the UK's changing climate, reflecting the designer's personal belief in horticulture's potential to support mental health and well-being. All perennials and grasses have been grown by Cliff Bank Nursery, Yorkshire. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Luke Coleman](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/luke-coleman/profile_photo.webp) Luke Coleman Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/luke-coleman) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/3cf81af2-18f6-49df-a579-cf037aa84db4/conversions/IMG_6829-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/02c82723-f02c-40fb-bbff-6dc47a6a434c/conversions/IMG_6823-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/f22521a6-d1f6-417b-8b9a-a8d9e111cf1b/conversions/IMG_6819-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/3784475e-3817-4834-b0ef-f26d2c791192/conversions/IMG_6820-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/edee7313-6b9c-46ee-8945-714c083d2e6e/conversions/IMG_6818-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/0dd3e2bb-07bd-4292-bfcb-f8be02baee9e/conversions/PXL_20250716_162309962-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6af1078f-4d0d-4495-83ec-4cb0eeebe8d4/conversions/PXL_20250716_162313719-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/dace64f3-6a72-40e6-b5c4-3acefaf23fee/conversions/PXL_20250716_162301402-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/0d0cefe1-ae29-46d9-b55d-611c311a525c/conversions/PXL_20250716_162256067-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/5ad77071-8b37-471a-b7d7-7f11036ca9ad/conversions/PXL_20250716_162253726.MP-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/cddead91-83cd-4f8a-84e9-9077480dcb02/conversions/PXL_20250716_162314813-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/bcf9f27e-9a91-487f-a00b-6bf44ed1aba3/conversions/PXL_20250716_162322433-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/44505152-c64a-40d6-aab3-f07b996f1181/conversions/IMG_6822-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9be0cdce-d49d-4fe0-9061-79f6310064b6/conversions/IMG_6825-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/040b795c-f0f1-4c9a-a3c8-5980a441fd06/conversions/IMG_6827-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/fa24a599-a8ca-45fb-8fa7-3474e8cf3c0d/conversions/IMG_6828-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/f180f567-2ca0-400d-9833-e26e3158b431/conversions/IMG_6832-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9cac67e9-89fc-4bf3-a095-29236179d396/conversions/IMG_6833-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ff705100-db78-452c-87c0-eb8bb3f3a311/conversions/IMG_6835-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a34036d1-25f0-4d6a-ae6d-497fcf78ebe3/conversions/IMG_6834-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/58264e2e-f6a6-4de2-91d3-b4158b4af9e7/conversions/IMG_6836-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/296be084-e241-43f3-9894-b01916a3095f/conversions/IMG_6838-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/836dd202-94c0-4249-97f9-a6b124a12ce4/conversions/IMG_6985-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/34fe0e9b-f687-497b-84cc-edf5d87073fd/conversions/IMG_6986-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/faaac0f8-1854-49b5-ae8a-8863b0fc71d7/conversions/IMG_6988-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/994c0f29-c2cc-47cd-bb01-5da8ac346d46/conversions/IMG_6987-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/590282e1-4461-4312-acd7-2be05f2559dc/conversions/IMG_6989-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a64b4449-6217-4783-b4c9-f6a15e4a9345/conversions/IMG_6990-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/19a271b6-e3d3-46d4-a39e-95fa8a76e2b3/conversions/IMG_6993-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/20eccfcd-4236-470f-a407-8df75fc9374e/conversions/IMG_6992-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6474b01e-4c77-4a28-8b39-10376f002aae/conversions/IMG_6997-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/95201376-acbe-49a7-bbfd-b03761f490e4/conversions/IMG_6998-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/81e4635e-4860-42c5-a188-a90f2afb0483/conversions/IMG_6999-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c32ed024-7189-489c-8ab1-bed1347e7501/conversions/IMG_6816-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c3505a0b-5625-4492-bf2a-cbe54eba4684/conversions/IMG_6817-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/48ce9b67-0184-496a-80d0-8a13290605b3/conversions/drakkars-drift-1088-x-612-gallery.webp) Show 19 more Show less ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Landscaper 1 - 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