The 5 Best Parks & Sights in Edinburgh

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The 5 Best Parks & Sights in Edinburgh

Our travel editors hand-pick, rank, and curate the most spectacular parks & sights in Edinburgh.

โ€œDiscover our local editors' hand-picked checklist of the absolute finest parks & sights in Edinburgh.โ€
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
#1
4.7 Score
Edinburgh EH3 5NZ, UK
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #1 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (24575 reviews).โ€

Dr Neil's Garden
#2
4.7 Score
5 Old Church Ln, Duddingston, Edinburgh EH15 3PX, UK
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Dr Neil's Garden

Set beside a serene pond, this hidden garden features blooming plants, flowers & winding paths.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #2 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (975 reviews).โ€

Holyrood Park
#3
4.8 Score
Queen's Dr, Edinburgh EH8 8HG, UK
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Holyrood Park

Parkland around the slopes & crags of Arthur's Seat, with walking & cycling paths & a loch.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #3 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (12769 reviews).โ€

Botanic Garden East Gate
#4
4.8 Score
Edinburgh EH3 5LP, UK
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Botanic Garden East Gate

A magnificent local favorite, widely celebrated for its exceptional parks & sights experiences in Edinburgh.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #4 locally with a spectacular 4.8/5 rating on Google Maps (312 reviews).โ€

Princes Street Gardens
#5
4.7 Score
Princes St., Edinburgh EH2 2HG, UK
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Princes Street Gardens

Green Flag park of geological/botanical interest, home to several public monuments and memorials.

Why Our Editors Love It

โ€œRanked #5 locally with a spectacular 4.7/5 rating on Google Maps (27041 reviews).โ€