Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) was founded in the 17th century as a physic garden, growing medicinal plants. This first Garden was in St Anne's Yard, part of the Holyrood Palace grounds, and occupied an area the size of a tennis court.

RBGE now extends to four sites - Edinburgh, Benmore (near Dunoon in Argyll), Dawyck (near Peebles in the Borders) and Logan (near Stranraer in Galloway), and is the second richest collection of plant species in the world.

Since the 19th century it has received public funding, and it is now sponsored by the Scottish Government's Rural and Environmental Research and Analysis Directorate (RERAD). The Garden's remit and mission is rooted in the National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985.

Open daily until 4pm (please check with venue as times vary). Admission free.

Castlehill
20A Inverleith Row
Edinburgh
EH3 5LR

Web: www.rbge.org.uk
Tel No: 0131 552 7171