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The Princes Street Gardens are among Edinburgh's most popular. (Photo: Getty
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GOING WILD IN THE SCOTTISH CAPITAL: EDINBURGH’S SPECTACULAR AND HISTORICAL GREEN
SPACES

By  Karen Emslie

Few cities can claim to be built around a volcano, but Edinburgh is one of them.
Arthur’s Seat — the remains of said volcano — may now be extinct, but this
rugged peak still dominates the cityscape. Nature abounds in the Scottish
capital, and countless green spaces can be found among the Gothic spires and
Georgian townhouses.

There are formal parks, such as Princes Street Gardens and the Royal Botanic
Gardens, and more elemental landscapes, like Holyrood Park and Carlton Hill.

Here’s a roundup Edinburgh’s finest green spaces. And best of all — they are
free to visit.








HOLYROOD PARK

Holyrood Park is more like a brooding Highland landscape than a city park. Rich
in geology and wildlife, this vast, 640-acre site encompasses Arthur’s Seat,
Salisbury Crags cliff face and Duddingston Loch.

See the city from on high. (Photo: Getty Images)

The park is located next to Holyrood Palace, the Queen’s Scottish residence, and
is said to have been a royal park since the 12th century. Archaeologists have
found evidence of human presence in the park grounds that dates back as far as
5,000 B.C., and the 15th-century St. Anthony’s Chapel is a medieval highlight.

Nowadays, Holyrood Park is a favorite destination for hikers, dog walkers,
picnickers and runners alike. Active visitors who walk up Arthur’s Seat will be
rewarded with incredible views that extend to the Firth of Forth.


ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN

Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden was founded in the 17th century and remains an
important center for the study of plant science to this day. In the 72 acres of
sumptuous gardens, you’ll find flora from around the world. Step inside the
Victorian Temperate Palm House, built in 1858; it is one of 10 glass houses
scattered around the garden and displays more than 3,000 plants.

Relax and unwind in the gardens. (Photo: Getty Images)

Outdoors, you can stroll through the Chinese Hillside, marvel at delicate
alpines in the Rock Garden, and see native plants in the Scottish Heath Garden.
Alternatively, bring a picnic and relax under your tree of choice; the giant
redwoods are not to be missed.

Located close to Stockbridge, “The Botanics,” as they are affectionately known,
can be easily reached on foot or via public transportation from the city center.
The John Hope Gateway Visitor Centre is the go-to spot for information, and
there are several restaurants and a shop on site.


PRINCES STREET GARDENS

Picturesque Princes Street Gardens are a series of formal parks in the heart of
the city. Created in the 18th and 19th centuries when the Nor Loch (lake) was
drained, the gardens cascade gently down from Princes Street to a railway line
below. The gardens are situated between Edinburgh’s medieval Old Town and
Georgian New Town, and Edinburgh Castle looms over their western end.

Highlights of Princes Gardens include a Floral Clock, which was first planted in
1903. (Photo: Getty Images)

Highlights include the 19th-century Scott Monument, built in honor of Scottish
novelist Sir Walter Scott, and a Floral Clock, which was first planted in 1903.
Each year, the clock is freshly designed and can contain up to 30,000 plants.

The gardens are also a popular venue for concerts and events, including
Edinburgh’s Christmas and the city’s world-famous Hogmanay, or New Year’s Eve,
celebrations.


CARLTON HILL

Like Holyrood Park, Carlton Hill has a natural feel. From the top, there are
views over Arthur’s Seat, the Old and New Towns, and the Firth of Forth. The
distinctive 19th-century National Monument — built to commemorate the lives of
Scots who died in the Napoleonic Wars — was inspired by the Parthenon in Athens;
its hilltop location means this Greek-style structure can be seen from miles
around.

Carlton Hill is also home to the Robert Burns Monument and the domed City
Observatory, which is being redeveloped as a contemporary art space.

If you are visiting Edinburgh on April 30, don’t miss the extraordinary Beltane
Fire Festival, a recreation of an ancient Celtic celebration. On the night
itself, the May Queen and the Green Man lead a procession of revelers up Carlton
Hill to dance, light fires and mark the arrival of spring.


THE WATER OF LEITH

Enjoy the sounds of moving water. (Photo: Getty Images)

The nine-mile riverside walk along the Water of Leith is a nature lover’s
paradise. This tranquil woodland pathway meanders along the water close to
famous sights, such as Dean Village, the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art,
Stockbridge and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

The walkway is easy to follow and has been recognized as an important Urban
Wildlife Site. Bird-watchers can keep an eye open for more than 80 species,
including buzzards, herons, kingfishers and swans, and fans of mammals may
encounter foxes, bats or even albino squirrels.

The trail ends in Leith, a waterside district famed for its restaurants and
bars. Enjoy some delicious post-walk Scottish seafood or — in colder months—
warm up with a whisky in a traditional pub.


Article Tags:  Edinburgh, Parks, Scotland


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