The Royal Botanic Gardens

The Royal Botanic Gardens, situated just a 10 minute walk away from our Canon Court apartments, is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city – come rain or shine. Our world famous Royal Botanic Gardens is home to over 8,000 species of exotic plants, as well as 10 glasshouses. With 70 acres of landscape, the Botanic Gardens offers an extravaganza of plants and wonderful views of the Edinburgh city skyline. The history of the Botanic Gardens stretches back nearly 185 years, with the first glasshouse, the Tropical Palm House, being built in 1834 by an unknown architect. Each glasshouse is home to an array of exotic plants found in different temperaments around the world – from the tropical rainforest to the coarse dessert.

There are a number of indoor and outdoor dining options at the Botanic Gardens: The Gateway Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea options every day from 10:00 until 16:00 and is located in The John Hope Gateway building to the West of the Gardens. The Terrace Café also serves hot and cold food options daily from 10:00 with outdoor seating available. However, if you plan on visiting Edinburgh on a budget, we would recommend bringing your own picnic!

The Royal Botanic Gardens also offers guests walking tours everyday at 11:00 and 14:00. Tickets are £6 and can be purchased at the John Hope Gateway Reception. They usually last around an hour and no advance booking is necessary! Please visit their website for spectacular seasonal events and activities https://www.rbge.org.uk/

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