No trip to Scotland is complete without a visit to the world-renowned Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. 

Discover a spectacular array of plants from around the globe, explore one of the richest Living Collections in the world, and uncover a fascinating history that stretches back to the 17th century.

Just one mile north of Edinburgh’s city centre, the Garden spans over 70 acres of stunning landscape and offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline. Affectionately known as "The Botanics" by locals, the Garden offers an unforgettable experience in every season.

Highlights include the Rock Garden, the Alpine Houses, the peaceful Woodland Garden, the Pond, the Arboretum, the Chinese Hillside, the vibrant Rhododendron Collection, and the Scottish Native Plants Collection within the Heath Garden.

Beyond its beauty, the Garden is a living centre for global plant research, conservation, and learning. With every visit, you’re helping protect our botanic world and supporting our vision to build a better future for plants, people, and the planet.

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Getting there

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has two entrances: the West Gate on Arboretum Place (EH3 5NZ) and the East Gate on Inverleith Row (EH3 5LP). 

Bus: The Garden's East Gate entrance on Inverleith Row is served by bus routes 8, 9, 23 and 27 from the City Centre. The West Gate (John Hope Gateway visitor centre) on Arboretum Place is served by Lothian Buses 29 and 24 via Stockbridge and the Majestic Bus Tour (0131 220 0770).

Bicycle: Bicycle stands can be found at the East Gate and the West Gate.

Car: There is metered on-street parking available near the Garden’s West Gate (John Hope Gateway) on Arboretum Place. Blue Badge parking spaces are located on Arboretum Place, see the Accessibility section of our website for more information. 

Address: Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR

 

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If you have any queries relating to visitor facilities, accessibility or Lost Property, please call us on 0131 248 2909 or get in touch by using the enquiry form.

If you wish to make a complaint, please read the Complaints procedure.

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