Parks and gardens in Edinburgh

Top 6 Edinburgh parks and gardens

Edinburgh is a city with many green spaces available to visit, including many well maintained parks and gardens, which are ideal locations to take a walk, or relax outdoors.

Calton Hill

Calton Hill is one of the most recognisable hills in Edinburgh, located close to Princes Street, and offers one of the best views of the city.

Holyrood Park

Holyrood Park is home to the highest point in Edinburgh, Arthur’s Seat, and has walking paths to suit all ability levels, located just few minutes from the Royal Mile.

Princes Street Gardens

Princes Street Gardens

Located between Princes Street and the Old Town, these gardens are a beautiful place to enjoy, and easily accessible from the city centre.

Royal Botanic Garden

Royal Botanic Garden

Housing plants from all over the world, including glasshouses designed to replicate other climate zones, and with different flowers blooming.

Water of Leith

This small river traverses the north of Edinburgh, and has a path running alongside it for use by pedestrians and cyclists.

The Meadows

This large green space is located just south of the Old Town, and is popular with students at the nearby university campus.

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