Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

"Established in 1670, the Botanics (as they're more commonly known) are a must for horticulturalists."

"Since 1670, when it was established for cultivating medicinal plants, the gardens have been an exemplar of botanical conservation." Full review

"The origins of this garden, a veritable haven but also a research tool, dates back to the late 17C." Full review

"The city’s horticulture hotspot boasts a Victorian glasshouse, two dining options and a stunning selection of plants and flowers from across the world." Full review

"Britain's largest rhododendron and azalea gardens are part of this 70-acre garden just north of the city center." Full review

"One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection. " Full review

"The rhododendrons are one of the estate's main attractions. You can wander around the winding paths inside the futuristic greenhouses (1967) between the original flowerbeds. " Full review

"Edinburgh is a green city pricked with parks, but the jewel in the crown is the Botanic Gardens." Full review

"This is one of the grandest botanic gardens in all of Great Britain...the planting in various areas assures year-round interest, whether in the rock garden or the wide and long "herbaceous" borders" Full review