Royal Botanic Garden

Edinburgh's Botanic Garden, the second oldest botanic garden in Britain, was founded in 1670 as a physics garden near Holyrood Abbey. It moved to its current location in Inverleith in the early 19th century and now covers nearly 30 hectares (70 acres). It is an international centre of plant science and education and holds collections of rare and beautiful plants, including its famous rhododendra, an alpine Rock Garden and the Scottish Heath Garden. Inverleith House, within the Garden, runs temporary exhibitions throughout the year. Visitors can also see the Woodland Gardens & Arboretum and the Winter Garden, as well as enjoy spectacular views across the city of Edinburgh.