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The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the world's leading Botanic Gardens. Visitors can discover the Garden's fascinating history dating back over 300 years, learn about its plants and trees and walk around 70 acres of beautiful landscape. A pleasure for all the family, the Garden offers a fantastic view of the capital's skyline featuring Edinburgh Castle and is located just a mile from the city centre.

About us

HIGHLIGHTS

Edinburgh Panorama

Rock Garden

Inverleith House

John Hope Gateway

Awards

The Garden has a four star quality tourism award from VisitScotland and was also named "Best Visitor Attraction" and "Best Nature Experience" in 2013.

GUIDED TOURS

Group visits

Discounts are available for groups of 11 or more, providing payment is by a single transaction. Please call 0131 248 2909 to pre-book. To arrange school visits, please email the Education department at education@rbge.org.uk or visit the website rbge.org.uk/education.

ACCOMMODATION

VOLUNTEERING / INTERNSHIPS OPPORTUNITES

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

You can find our accessibility statement here:

http://www.rbge.org.uk/accessibility

PROMOTIONAL THEMES

  • Autumn Colour
  • Bluebell Displays
  • Daffodil Displays
  • Edible Gardens and Vegetables in Season
  • Herbaceous Borders & Plantings

HOW TO FIND US

The Garden is easily accessible from the City Centre, just one mile north of Princes Street. The John Hope Gateway visitor centre is accessed via the West Gate, Arboretum Place and is served by the Majestic Bus Tour. The Garden's East Gate is served by local buses 8, 23 and 27 from the city centre. The Garden has metered parking around its periphery, as well as accessible parking at the West Gate, and cycle racks at both entrances.

ADDRESS

Arboretum Place

Edinburgh
EH3 5NZ

OPENING TIMES

Mon-Sun 10.00-18.00

Monday: 10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00

Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00

Friday: 10:00 - 18:00

Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00

Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00

Opening information

The Garden is closed on 25 December and 1 January.

ADMISSION PRICES

Entry is free

ADDRESS

Edinburgh and The Lothians

Arboretum Place

Edinburgh
EH3 5NZ

FACILITY

  • Events
  • Shop
  • Toilets

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible toilets
  • Assistance Dogs
  • Hearing loops
  • Wheelchair access

Family day out

  • Pushchair friendly

WEBSITE

https://www.rbge.org.uk/

E-MAIL

visitorwelcome@rbge.org.uk

PHONE

0131 248 2909

FACEBOOK

https://www.facebook.com/thebotanics/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/rbgedinburgh/

X (Twitter)

https://twitter.com/TheBotanics

Latest Events

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Guided Walk: Seasonal spring colour

Start: April 28, 2026

End: April 28, 2026

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Sheena Christie Exhibition

Start: March 1, 2026

End: April 30, 2026

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Meconopsis May

Start: May 12, 2026

End: May 12, 2026

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Scotland’s Gardens Open Day

Start: May 17, 2026

End: May 17, 2026

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