Gardens · Central Scotland
Dunbar’s Close Garden
In or near Edinburgh.
Dunbar’s Close Garden — garden in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dunbar’s Close Garden is a public garden in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "garden in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9521°, -3.1789°.
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Place summary
Dunbar’s Close Garden is a public garden located in central Scotland, postcode EH8. This enclosed space features a traditional design, reflecting the historical context of its surroundings. It offers a serene environment amidst the urban landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9521, -3.1789
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH8 8BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 529 4057
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q13889055 (CC0)
- commons: Dunbar's Close Garden 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunbar’s Close Garden?
- Dunbar’s Close Garden is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 8BW).
- What is Dunbar’s Close Garden?
- Dunbar’s Close Garden — garden in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Dunbar’s Close Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH8 8BW.
- How do I get to Dunbar’s Close Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 8BW.