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Edinburgh Parks, Edinburgh Gardens and Edinburgh Arboretums
(Edinburgh, Scotland, UK)



Edinburgh has an excellent selection of parks and gardens, both in the centre of Edinburgh and also on the city outskirts. These Edinburgh parks and gardens range from the largest parks on the city outskirts, to the smallest courtyard gardens in the very centre. You would never imagine that the large and busy city of Edinburgh would have so much green and open space throughout, including a number of impressive trees, central gardens and colouful floral displays.

Many areas of Edinburgh have at least one park, whether it is just a small pool with surrounding trees, a square in central Edinburgh with seating areas, or a huge park in the suburbs of Edinburgh covering many acres. Here are some of the most popular parks and gardens in and around Edinburgh, providing important areas for relaxation and recreation in the city of Edinburgh.




Edinburgh Gardens: Princes Street Gardens - Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2YJ, Scotland, UK
The Edinburgh Princes Street Gardens, in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, are close to Edinburgh Waverley Station, between the Old Town and New Town areas of Edinburgh. This relaxing green oasis is one the most popular parks / gardens in Edinburgh, for both locals and visitors to Edinburgh city. Attractions at Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens include trees, shrubs, flowers, pathways, picnic areas and a number of seats. Princes Street Gardens dates back to the early 19th century and also provide a convenient and scenic shortcut to Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Gardens: Malleny Gardens - The National Trust for Scotland, Balerno, Edinburgh, EH14 7AF, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 449 2283
Situated on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in the small Edinburgh town of Balerno, the Malleny Gardens are three acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. These attractive walled gardens are within easy reach of Edinburgh city centre and attractions include ancient trees, herbaceous borders, rose gardens, a grand 17th-century house and Edinburgh's Malleny Gardens are also home to the National Bonsai Collection in Scotland. Edinburgh's Malleny Gardens are owned by the National Trust.
Gardens open: Monday to Sunday - 09:30 to 16:00
Gardens admission: small charge, children under 18 years old are free

Edinburgh Gardens: Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens - 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)131 552 7171
The Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens can be found in the New Town area of Edinburgh and are one of the most important gardens in the Edinburgh area. With many historic features and plants, attractions at the Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden include a large greenhouse with many tropical plants, the tallest palm trees in the whole of the United Kingdom, an azalea area, an impressive alpine collection and rock garden, ponds, streams and many important botanical collections in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden covers around 77 acres / 31 hectares and was founded in the 17th century.
Gardens open: February and October, daily - 09:30 to 17:00; April to August, daily - 09:30 to 19:00; September, daily - 09:30 to 18:00; November to January, daily 09:30 to 16:00
Gardens admission: free, donations suggested

Edinburgh Gardens: Mavis Hall Park - Humbie Scotland, EH36 5PL
Tel: +44 (0)1875 833733
Mavis Hall Park is located in East Lothian, on the outskirts of Edinburgh. This popular park has many attractions for tourists and visitors to the Edinburgh area, including a wide range of outdoor activities, such as mountain biking, quad biking, off-road driving, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, falconry, golf, archery and much more besides. There are a number of special events held throughout the year at Mavis Hall Park.
Gardens open: Monday to Saturday - 08:00 to 20:00

Edinburgh Gardens: Holyrood Park - Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, EH16 5BT, Scotland, UK
Holyrood Park, in the Calton area of Edinburgh, is an important area for wildlife in Edinburgh. Also often referred to as 'Edinburgh Queen's Park', Holyrood Park is full of strong, architectural natural elements, such as lochs, mountains and heather meadows. Other attractions at Edinburgh's Holyrood Park include areas of marshlands, glens, Arthur's Seat (Edinburgh's famous extinct volcano), steep pathways provides stunning views of Edinburgh and many wild birds. Edinburgh's Holyrood Park dates back to the 16th century, when it was a Royal park.

Edinburgh Gardens: Dunbar's Close Gardens - off Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Edinburgh's Dunbar's Close Gardens is a secret little park on the north side of Canongate, in central Edinburgh. Laid out in the style of a 17th-century garden, Edinburgh's Dunbar's Close Gardens have ornamental flower beds, manicured hedges and provides the perfect refuge from busy city life in Edinburgh. There is also an excellent view of the old Edinburgh Royal High School from Dunbar's Close Gardens.

 
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