
The Dawyck experience starts a little before you actually reach the

You see, Dawyck is more of a walk with benefits. It’s the sort of place you go if you want to enjoy trees, learn about woodland biodiversity or to discuss that ‘very difficult topic’ one-to-one and have a decently long stomp in a public-but-private environment while you do that.

You can park bang-smack in front of the entrance building in which you’ll get the most fantastically warm welcome. We’ve been four times and this experience has never changed. A quick scone in the café alongside acres of lycra, such is its popularity as a pitstop for road cyclists, and then its off into its magnificence.
Dawyck has themed trails most notably focused on its North West American tree collection and another taking you around some terrific historic tree specimens from other parts of the world.

How come? Well after the Veitch family first planted the

You don’t go to Dawyck for its abundance of herbaceous borders or exotic planting – its sister gardens at Edinburgh and Stranraer offer more of these – but it is bang on trend with its showcase of native plants which are under threat in the wild. Known to be most popular with pollinators, native species now have a stronger focus than ever. And Dawyck is properly botanical. If you’re a gardener but only an entry-level botanist, you’ll find the information boards quite a revelation.

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Details:
Website – https://www.rbge.org.uk/visit/dawyck-botanic-garden/
Opening: Every day from February to November, at 10am. Closes at 4pm; 5pm or 6pm depending on the season – see website.
Entry charge: Adult £7.00, Concession £6.00, Child (15 and under) Free. Includes voluntary donation. Standard Adult £6.30, Standard Concession £5.40. (2019 prices)
Postcode: EH45 9JU
Phone: 01721 760254
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