Location: Entrances on Inverleith Row and Inverleith PlaceOpen: Daily from 10am, until 7pm (April-Sept), 6pm (March & Oct) or 4pm (Nov-Feb)
Entrance is FREE but there is a charge for the glasshouses
http://www.rbge.org.uk/
The Botanic Garden is a beautiful green oasis only a 15 minute downhill walk or a short bus ride (no 8, 17, 23 and 27 all go past) north of the New Town. It is made up of a large number of smaller gardens, including a rock garden, Chinese garden, arboretum, azalea garden and large herbacious borders. There are also several glass houses, one of which is free to enter.
Events
The Garden also hosts a range of events, including art exhibitions in Inverleith House (see below), music performances and guided walks. More information on all of these can be found on the Garden's extensive website. In August, look out especially for festival shows that are held there, because the setting for these performances is truly fantastic.
In summer, the gardens are very well used by the people of Edinburgh for picnics, sunbathing or just relaxing with friends in a beautiful and stress-free environment.
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