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Royal Botanic Garden

The Garden | 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR, Scotland
44-131-552-7171
As featured in Edinburgh for free
Ranked #8 of 163 attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 359 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Activities: Picnicking
Fee: No
Traveller Description: The Royal Botanic Garden is about 2kms north of Princes Street. It is super and free although entry into the glasshouses is liable to be charged for... more »
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Palanga, Lithuania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We were in Edinburgh on holiday third time but only on May (2012) we visited Royal Botanical garden. This place is amazing not only for flowers, trees but for spirit of this place. Wonderfull surrounding, a lot of efforts of people working there create a heaven in the Earth. A lot of attempts to remember that each of us is... More

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Edinburgh
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Went during the festival last year and there were some performers in the grounds which added to the lovely atmosphere. Loved the conservatory with the different foodstuff from around the world, coffee plants etc. Great cafe. Like a lot of visitor attractions in cities, parking was difficult and I found it stressful battling to get a space. More

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St.Andrews
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I only have superlatives for the visionary thinking of those who first established these iconic gardens, and those who cherished them. Which is SO UNLIKE what those who dreamed up the disastrous Tram system did. When those quite inappropriate trams are rattling along the lines (doing no justice to the architecture of the city) I jolly well hope someone will... More

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seaford
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Wonderfull really is an understatement;unless you go into the tropical houses,its free. The cafe is good for elevenses;rule of thumb,get up early and beat the crowds. More

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Brillant green garden for summer! Also enjoyed with my daughter and parents in law. More

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Henfield, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We enjoyed walking round the Garden but, unfortunately, there was not much colour at the time of our visit. More

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Nottingham
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

My wife claimed this was better than Kew (and not just because it was free entry!). We went on a day when it rained all day and yet found the gardens in good condition with lots of interesting features even for the non-gardener like myself. You had to pay £5.00 to visit the glasshouses but these were very interesting. There... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Always worth a visit no matter what the weather is like. Season after season there is something for everyone. After your walk warm up with a hot chocolate or cool down with a soda at the Cafe or enjoy a meal in the new restaurant. More

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Airdrie, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Lovely place to visit. Nice gardens and glasshouses. Thoroughly recommend More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I love The botanic Gardens. so much bigger than you expect and so varied. They make it special too with exhibitions and festivals throughout the year. More

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