Dawyck Botanic Garden
One of the world's great arboretums, near Stobo in the Tweed valley, part of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, with rare trees from around the world.
In a wooded glen in the Tweed valley near Stobo, Dawyck is one of the world's great arboretums, a garden of trees gathered from across the globe over several centuries.
It is part of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Sixty-five acres of woodland walks lead past rare trees from Nepal, China and Chile, towering conifers and the famous Dawyck Beech. In spring the azaleas blaze and Himalayan blue poppies flower in the shade. Dawyck also has the world's first garden set aside for mosses, lichens and fungi, a quiet, fascinating corner.
The garden opens every day from February to November, and children go free. There is a cafe for lunch or scones, and Stobo Kirk and Peebles are both close by.
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Open daily from February to November: 10am to 5pm from March to October, 10am to 4pm in February and November.
Adult £12; children free.
- Where
- Stobo, near Peebles, EH45 9JU.
- Size
- 65 acres.
- Part of
- The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
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Stobo KirkA 12th-century kirk down the road.2 miles 5 min by road
Cocoa BlackA chocolatier, patisserie and chocolate school in a listed building by Cuddy Bridge in Peebles, open every day for hot chocolate and cakes.6 miles as the crow flies
Neidpath Tunnel and Castle8 miles 12 min by road
Cross Kirk, PeeblesA ruined friary church in Peebles.8 miles 15 min by road
Dryhope TowerA ruined 16th-century tower house of the Scotts near the foot of St Mary's Loch.9 miles as the crow flies
Kailzie GardensGardens near Peebles.11 miles 22 min by road
Places to stay near the garden, and when each is next free.
Wilderkin Cabin- Sleeps 2
- In Carlops
- 12 miles from Dawyck
The Scullery- Sleeps 2
- In Yarrow
- 13 miles from Dawyck
Clermount Cottage- Sleeps 2
- In Penicuik
- 16 miles from Dawyck
Steading- Sleeps 4
- In Penicuik
- 16 miles from Dawyck
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