Gardens Β· Central Scotland
Fossil Garden
In or near Edinburgh.
Fossil Garden β a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Robin Webster β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (AprβSep)
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley Β· 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Fossil Garden is a garden located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Official information
The Fossil Garden is a unique attraction that showcases a variety of fossilized plants and animals, providing insight into the Earth's prehistoric life. Visitors can explore the garden's diverse displays and learn about the geological history of the region.
Place summary
Fossil Garden is a garden located in central Scotland. It features a collection of fossilised plants and geological specimens, providing insight into the region's ancient ecosystems.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9667, -3.2085
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH3 5QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley β 2 km
- Official site
- www.rbge.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1137225760 (ODbL)
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Queen Mother's Shell House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fossil Garden?
- Fossil Garden is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH3 5QJ).
- What is Fossil Garden?
- Fossil Garden β a garden in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fossil Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH3 5QJ.
- How do I get to Fossil Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH3 5QJ.