Royal Botanical Gardens

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the world’s leading botanic gardens, set across 70 acres just a mile from the city center. Established in 1670 as a physic garden for growing medicinal plants, it has since expanded to include a vast collection of over 13,000 plant species from around the globe. Visitors can explore highlights like the Rock Garden, the Chinese Hillside, and the towering Giant Redwoods in the Woodland Garden. Though admission to the gardens is free, entry to the historic glasshouses, which host exotic plant species, requires a small fee. The gardens are also a hub for education and conservation, offering a variety of tours, workshops, and events for all ages.