edinburgh royal botanic gardens
Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens are 1.5 miles north of the city centre. The 31 hectares form a wonderful haven of tranquility within the city, as well as being home to a world-renowned centre of botanical science.
The gardens are early nineteenth century with a good layout, and are on a fantastic site with panoramic views of the Edinburgh skyline. The arboretum and rock garden were made after the appointment of Sir Isaac Bayley Balfour as Regius Keeper in 1888.
Address: 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR
Opening Times: (2007) open daily [excluding 25 December & 1 January] from 10am,
closing: 4pm November-February, 6pm March, 7pm April-September and 6pm October.
Admission: Entry to the garden is free. From Easter 2007, entry to the glasshouses are £3.50 adults, £3 concessions, £1 child and £8 family, 50p charge for use of 'Audiopass' sound guide. Free map and Junior Explorer leaflet.
Information and ticket sales
Telephone: +44 (0) 131 552 7171
website: www.rbge.org.uk
