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Discover the wonders of the plant kingdom in Scotland's Premier Garden. Plants from around the world are displayed in over 28 hectares of beautifully landscaped grounds.
Amazing Glasshouses.
Featuring Britain's tallest Palm House - leads you on a trail of discovery through tropical and temperate regions of the world. See the cycads - plants from the time of the dinosaurs - spectacular exotics and everyday essentials.
The Rock Garden.
The world famous Rock Garden contains a wealth of botanical treasures - marsh orchids, lilies and campanulas to name a few.
Herbaceous Border.
Wonderful blooms stretch along one of Britain's most impressive beech hedges.
Woodland Gardens & Arboretum.
Stroll among the magnificent trees - oaks, limes, maples and rowans - and the colourful flowering plants. In autumn thousands of gentians form a sea of blue.
The Chinese Hillside.
A Chinese hillside - complete with wild water-ravine - in the middle of Edinburgh! Come and see the unrivalled collection of wild origin Chinese plants. You'll be surprised at how many you recognise!
Azalea Lawn.
Highly scented, colourful azaleas and rhododendrons compete for your attention.
Alpine collection.
In a courtyard near the impressive Victorian Palm House is the famous alpine collection. Look out for gems like pleione, orchids, primulas and tulips.
Queen Mother's Memorial Garden.
An inspirational tribute to a much-loved royal featuring an 18th century-style grotto.
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Special Events
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The Wych Elm Project 7 Oct 2009 - 28 Feb 2010 The Wych Elm Project is a celebration of one of Scotland's most important but often overlooked native trees. It features work by some of Scotland's leading craftspeople and makers using material from a giant and much loved wych elm. |
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Opening Times
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(2009 times)
March 10.00am - 6.00pmApril to September 10.00am - 7.00pm October 10.00am - 6.00pm November - February 10.00am - 4.00pm. Closed 25 December & 1 January. |
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
Entry to the Garden is free. Admission to the Glasshouses: Adults £3.50; Concessions £3.00; Child £1.00; Family £8.00. Free to Members.
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Directions
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| Entrances: East Gate [Inverleith Row] and West Gate [Arboretum Place]Off the A902, one mile north of the city centre. Regular bus services to the East Gate, Inverleith Row. On-street parking at the West Gate, Arboretum Place. |
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Postcode for SatNav: EH3 5LR |
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Nearby Attractions
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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
(1 Mile)*
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is closed for refurbishment and is due to re-open in 2011. |
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Georgian House (Edinburgh)
(1 Mile)*
The Georgian House is part of Robert Adam's masterpiece of urban design, Charlotte Square. It dates from 1796, when those who could afford it began to escape from the cramped, squalid conditions of Edinburgh's Old Town. |
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The Royal Yacht Britannia
(1 Mile)*
For over forty years The Royal Yacht Britannia served the Royal Family, travelling over one million miles to become the most famous ship in the world. |
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