Days out, Gardens within 5 miles of Edinburgh

15 events within 5 miles

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101 Greenbank Crescent, Edinburgh (3.3 miles)

Sat 22 Jun

0131 447 6492

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 23 Jun

0131 447 6492

  • 14:00 – 17:00

15 Morningside Park (2.4 miles)

Sun 21 Jul

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 4 Aug

  • 14:00 – 17:00

61 Fountainhall Road, Edinburgh (1.6 miles)

Sun 23 Jun

0131 667 6146

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 8 Sep

0131 667 6146

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 15 Sep

0131 667 6146

  • 14:00 – 17:00

The Archivists' Garden, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)

Sat 14 Sep

0131 535 1313

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 15 Sep

0131 535 1313

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Dr Neil's Garden, Edinburgh (0.8 miles)

Sat 15 Jun

07849 187995

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 16 Jun

07849 187995

  • 14:00 – 17:00
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Edinburgh Zoo Gardens Tour

Simon Jones, curator of plants and head of sustainability, gives a tour of the zoo gardens, talking about the site's horticultural history and the new projects the team is taking on this year. Booking is essential.

Edinburgh Zoo (4.2 miles)

Thu 25 Jul

£7 (£5) / 0131 314 0379

  • 19:30 – 21:00

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)

Sun 2 Jun

0131 552 7171

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Take a short and gentle walking tour and see a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: tucked away behind the historic buildings there's plenty of green nooks and crannies of gardens with a story to tell.

Central Library, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)

Wed 19 Jun

Free / 0131 242 8100

The Hunters Tryst, Edinburgh (3.9 miles)

Sun 28 Jul

0131 477 2919

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Images of a Green Planet: International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition

A selection of winning entries from the world's leading garden photography competition.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)

Sat 25 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0844 557 2686

Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.

Sun 26 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0844 557 2686

Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.

Mon 27 May

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0844 557 2686

Part of Edinburgh International Science Festival.

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Kevock Garden Open Day

Garden opening.

Kevock Gardens, Lasswade (5.0 miles)

Sat 15 Jun

0131 454 0660

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sun 16 Jun

0131 454 0660

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Our Celtic Flora

A session exploring Scotland's native plants and their relationship with the nation's cultural heritage, with walks, demonstrations and talks. Taught by Greg Kenicer. Booking is essential.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)

Sat 15 Jun

Lecture Room 2

£30 (Members £27) / 0131 248 2937

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Rocheid Garden, Edinburgh (1.9 miles)

Sat 15 Jun

0131 311 7000

  • 14:00 – 18:00

Sat 7 Sep

0131 311 7000

  • 14:00 – 18:00

Shepherd House, Edinburgh (4.7 miles)

Tue 28 May

0131 665 2570

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Thu 30 May

0131 665 2570

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Tue 4 Jun

0131 665 2570

  • 14:00 – 16:00
…and 11 more dates until 4 Jul

Visit the Edible Garden

Drop by the Demonstration Garden to ask the Volunteers and Community Gardener for advice on growing your own edible garden.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (2.0 miles)

Mon 27 May

Demonstration Garden

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Mon 3 Jun

Demonstration Garden

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Mon 10 Jun

Demonstration Garden

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 13:00 – 15:00
…and 7 more dates until 29 Jul