ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN OF EDINBURGH
My first afternoon in Edinburgh I spent wandering around the Royal Gardens. What a fabulous place to relax and come down from a rushed day of traveling. The birds were singing and the weather was fine and the walk was well worth it.
On I didn’t make it all the way around due to time, but I enjoyed every minute and left me wanting more. And it is on my list for next years adventure to Scotland.
When visiting Scotland, a trip to the world-famous Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is unmissable. Experience an extravaganza of plants from around the world, learn about the Garden's rich and diverse Living Collection and discover a history dating back to the 17th century.
Set in over 70 acres of beautiful landscape and just one mile north of the city centre, the Garden offers superb panoramic views of the city skyline featuring Edinburgh Castle. The Botanics, as the Garden is affectionately known locally, is breathtaking at any time of year.
Garden highlights include the Rock Garden, the Alpine Houses, Woodland Garden, Pond, the Arboretum or tree collection, the Chinese Hillside, the Rhododendron Collection and the Scottish Native Plants Collection in the Heath Garden.
