Dr Neil's Garden

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Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 22, 2025
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Tranquil Retreat: Dr Neil's Garden

Located in Edinburgh, Dr Neil's Garden offers a peaceful retreat amidst diverse plant life and historic surroundings.

Established in the 1960s by doctors Andrew and Nancy Neil, this garden transforms a wild area where Arthur’s Seat meets Duddingston Loch. The garden’s unique features include a variety of conifers, heathers, alpines, and a physic garden, reflecting its botanical diversity and historical significance.

Garden Highlights

🌲 Tranquil Conifers
Explore an array of conifer species providing year-round greenery.

💜 Vibrant Heathers
Experience the seasonal blooms and colors of heather beds.

🌼 Remarkable Physic Garden
Discover a curated collection of medicinal plants.

The garden is free to enter, inviting tourists, families, and nature enthusiasts to enjoy its tranquility.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Dr Neil's Garden

Historic Setting

Nestled near a 12th-century kirk, enhancing its cultural relevance.

Cultivated Wilderness

Transformed from a wild area by medical professionals in the 1960s.

Diversity of Plants

Hosts conifers, heathers, alpines, and medicinal plants in a serene environment.

Location

Old Church Lane Duddingston Village

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