Users' questions

Can you have a picnic at Edinburgh botanic gardens?

Can you have a picnic at Edinburgh botanic gardens?

See our Food and Drink page for further details. Visitors are welcome to bring their own food and drink, including picnics, into the Garden.

Who owns Edinburgh Botanical?

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

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Parent department Economy Directorates
Child agencies Benmore Botanic Garden, Argyll Dawyck Botanic Garden, Borders Logan Botanic Garden, Galloway
Website www.rbge.org.uk

Are Botanic Gardens toilets open?

The toilets in the Botanic Gardens are now closed along with the Visitor Centre, Tearooms, Herbarium and Library, as part of measures put in place during the Covid-19 situation. Are the toilets still closed a year on?

How old is Edinburgh botanic gardens?

350 years
Founded in 1670 as a physic garden growing medicinal plants, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has had a remarkable history over the last 350 years.

How long does it take to walk around Botanical Gardens?

Approximately 2.5 hours to walk around, unless you are going to stop for lunch then account for that extra time.

Do you have to pay for Botanical Gardens Edinburgh?

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is open daily. Following the latest Scottish Government announcements, visitors no longer require a time slot ticket to enter the Garden. The health and safety of our visitors remains a top priority.

How much is the Royal Botanical Gardens?

Entry to the gardens is free. The gardens are open every day of the year with a few exceptions for special events where tickets may be required. Royal Botanic Gardens & The Domain Quick Facts: Location: Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia.

Can you drink in the Royal Botanic Gardens?

Alcohol may be brought into the Garden providing all State laws are adhered to and alcohol is consumed responsibly. Please take empty bottles and cans with you when leaving the site and ensure that no broken glass is left behind.

Is Botanic Gardens open during lockdown?

However, all the country’s botanical gardens will, under the Covid-19 lockdown rules, open for exercise only. According to the regulations published in the Government Gazette 43564 on 28 July, commercial facilities in the gardens, such as restaurants, can open under alert Level 3, subject to prescribed regulations.

Is Edinburgh Botanic Gardens free?

The garden’s glasshouses are the only part of the Royal Botanic Garden that are not free to visit. Despite not being free, they are definitely worthwhile exploring. The buildings house over 2.400 plants from various countries, creating a surprising and sensational experience.

How do I get to Botanical Garden from Botanical Garden MRT?

They are:

  1. Orchard Road MRT Station. North-South Line [Red]Transfer to bus services and alight at Napier Road required.
  2. Botanic Gardens MRT Station. Circle Line [Yellow] & Downtown Line [Blue]Bukit Timah Entrance.

What should I bring to the Botanical Garden?

Be sure that you pack:

  1. Water. While most botanical gardens will have a water fountain or two available, they’re often spread far apart.
  2. Snacks.
  3. Sunscreen.
  4. Money for donations, entry fee, and snacks.
  5. Your camera or phone.
  6. A plant identification guide.

Is there a Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh?

Come and enjoy the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, one of the world’s leading botanic gardens, and its three regional Gardens, home to a spectacular and diverse Living Collection of plants. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the world’s leading botanic gardens.

Where are the Gatepiers in the Royal Botanic Garden?

The Linnaeus Monument is indicated on the OS map of 1852 to the west of the laboratories and was relocated to its present position in 1967. The gatepiers to the south-west, at the entry to Arboretum Avenue, are early 18th century, broken pediment type, with grotesque lions. The Garden has been developed into several distinct areas:

When do Royal Botanic Garden tickets come out?

Tickets are released every Thursday for the following week only. For more information on visiting during Coronavirus, see our FAQ’s. We have introduced a number of health and safety measures to protect and reassure you when you visit our Gardens. You will receive a warm welcome at a distance.

What kind of plants are in the Royal Botanic Garden?

Plant genera include Cytisus, Genista and Potentilla and dwarf forms of Rhododendron and conifers as well as alpine plants such as Saxifraga, Allium, Pulsatilla and Gentiana including Gentiana ‘Inverleith’ (a hybrid of G. farreri and G. veitchiorum). Rare plants include fine specimens of the willow Salix boydii.

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