
Hotels near Stockbridge & Royal Botanic Garden
Edinburgh EH3 5LR, UK
Stockbridge is the New Town's prettiest neighbourhood - a former village that retained its independent character through the Georgian expansion. Independent boutiques, antique shops, and the Sunday Stockbridge Market on Saint Stephen Street give it a slow, residential feel that contrasts sharply with the Royal Mile.
A ten-minute walk north brings you to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, founded in 1670 and now spread across 28 hectares. Entry to the outdoor gardens is free; the ten Victorian glasshouses including the Tropical Palm House (Britain's tallest at 23 metres) require a paid ticket. The Chinese Hillside, the Rock Garden, and the Inverleith House art gallery are highlights. The vantage point on the lawn near Inverleith House gives a postcard view across to the Castle and Old Town skyline.
Pro Tip: Approach via Inverleith Row's East Gate to avoid the busier West Gate. Time a Sunday visit to combine the morning Stockbridge Market with an afternoon in the gardens, with lunch at one of Hamilton Place's bistros in between.
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