Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

When visiting Scotland, a trip to the world-famous Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is unmissable. Experience an extravaganza of plants from around the world, learn about the Garden's rich and diverse Living Collection and discover a history dating…

Accessibility

Access

Logan welcomes all visitors and aims to provide the best possible access to everyone in order that they enjoy their visit whatever their specific requirements. Logan provides: A map with designated route for wheelchair and mobility scooter…

Travel Trade

Groups and Travel Trade

Groups are welcome at all four of our Gardens with reduced entry prices, options for catering – including afternoon teas - and guided tours on offer. Details on opening times, group rates and further contact details can be found for each of the…

Moving our Living Collection

Moving our Living Collection

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is home to some of the world’s rarest and most threatened plants, with a third of the collection growing in the Glasshouses. To safeguard this globally important plant collection, the celebrated Grade A Listed…

Protecting endangered species

Protecting endangered species

Did you know that almost one third of the Botanics’ magnificent Living Collection of plants is grown behind-the-scenes in our 17 Research Glasshouses? The facilities support RBGE’s core activities including the conservation and propagation of…

Our History

Our History

Founded near Holyrood Abbey in 1670 as a physic garden growing medicinal plants, to its present day role as a global centre for biodiversity science, horticulture and education, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has had a remarkable history over…

Celebrating our 350th Anniversary

Celebrating 350 years

From 17th-century physic garden to world-leading botanic garden, 2020 marks the 350th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. In this celebratory film, staff reflect on the Garden’s history and look ahead to explain how RBGE continues…

Sustainable glasshouses

Sustainable glasshouses

Science and Biodiversity Strategy 2021 - 2030

Science and Biodiversity Strategy 2021 - 2030

Launched in June 2021, our Science and Biodiversity Strategy is a direct response to the Biodiversity Crisis and the Climate Emergency. It reflects the urgent need for action to: Secure a nature-rich future in the face of global environmental…

Executive Team

Executive Team

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Executive Team comprises the Regius Keeper and five Directors.