Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Outdoor Events
Outdoor events take place at various locations throughout the Garden. Please see the individual event pages for specific meeting points. Please dress appropriately for all outdoor events.
Outdoor Events at the Botanics
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is over 330 years old and an integral part of the city’s heritage. Affectionately known as ‘the Botanics’, it is a place for everyone – from every walk of life – to discover, enjoy and learn. The Botanics is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Scotland, as well as being a world class centre for research, science and horticulture.
We also have other activities during the Science Festival:
Opening Times and Admission
Open daily from 10am to 7pm throughout the Festival
Admission to the garden is FREE.
Charges apply to the Glasshouses: Adults £3.50, Concessions £3, children £1. Families (2 adults and up to 4 children) £8.
Refreshments
The Terrace Café serves daily a delicious selection of high quality hot and cold food for all tastes. Open 10am until 5.30pm daily
There will be a small café within the Exhibition Hall. Open 11am – 4.30pm daily.
How to get here
By car: The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is off the A902, one mile north of the city centre. On street parking is available at the West Gate (Arboretum Place), parking meter restrictions apply on weekdays.
By bus: There are regular bus services from the city centre (8, 17, 23 or 27) to the East Gate (Inverleith Row). Majestic Bus Tour to the West Gate (Arboretum Place).
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Inverleith Row / Arboretum Place
Edinburgh
EH3 5LR
Tel: 0131 552 7171
http://www.rbge.org.uk
Accessibility
Level or ramped Access
Lift to all floors
Wheelchair accessible toilets
Wheelchair space in auditorium
Designated parking
Induction loop
Assistance dogs welcome.
Assistance with prior notice – 0131 248 2968
