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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Garden, Park & Outdoor · Edinburgh, Scotland · Arboretum Place, Edinburgh, EH3 5NZ

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a garden, park & outdoor in Edinburgh, Scotland. Entry is free. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceFree entry
Free entry to the garden; the glasshouses may be charged separately, so check. Arboretum Place EH3 5NZ.
Opening timesDaily 10am-6pm; closed 25 December and 1 January.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; opening hour.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek.
Best agesAll ages
All ages.
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
ParkingMetered on-street parking near the West Gate (Arboretum Place), with Blue Badge spaces. (Metered (rates not stated))
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsFree entry; see the glasshouses first (small fee). Bring a picnic.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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