Hidden Secrets
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular visitor attraction. Founded in 1670 as a physic garden to grow medicinal plants, today it occupies four sites across Scotland—Edinburgh, Dawyck, Logan and Benmore—each with its own specialist collection. The RBGE's living collection consists of more than 13,302 plant species (34,422 accessions), whilst the herbarium contains in excess of 3 million preserved specimens. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is an executive non-departmental public body of the Scottish Government. The Edinburgh site is the main garden and the headquarters of the public body, which is led by Regius Keeper Dr Julia Knights.
- Category
- Hidden Secrets
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 55.96507, -3.20853
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q1807521
What is Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh?
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Where is Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh?
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.96507, -3.20853.
How do I get to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh?
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is at Edinburgh, United Kingdom (55.96507, -3.20853). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.