Royal Botanic GardenNot just any garden, the Edinburgh Botanic Garden is
acknowledged as one of the finest in the world, featuring six
percent of all the world's known plants, the most tender being
cosseted in glasshouses. Visitors can admire vegetation from 10
climate zones from tropical palms to arctic tundra, and see some of
the world's oldest plants in the orchid and cycad house. There are
also several restaurants and cafes, and a gift shop. The garden was
established in 1670 as a physic garden in Holyrood, was later moved
to Leith and was firmly planted in Inverleith in 1820, where it has
remained a top attraction ever since.
Address: 20a Inverleith Row
Website: www.rbge.org.uk
Email: visitorwelcome@rbge.org.uk
Telephone: (0)131 552 7171
Transportation: Buses 8, 17, 23 and 27 connect the city centre to the
east gate of the Gardens
Opening Time: Open daily, from 10am to 4pm (November to January);
10am to 5pm (February and October); and 10am to 6pm (March to
September)
Admission: General admission to the Gardens is free. Fee for
Glasshouses: £4 (adults), £1 (children) |
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