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Parks, gardens, nature and open spaces

Explore the city of Edinburgh and uncover gems such as the Royal Botanic Garden and the Meadows, or head into the Lothians and discover a region which boasts beautiful countryside, beaches and country parks.

Cycling in Vogrie Country Park

cycling in Vogrie Country Park

the Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens

the Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens

a view of the city from Holyrood Park

a view of the city from Holyrood Park

the beach at North Berwick

the beach at North Berwick © Kenny Lam

Beaches

Get involved in the free action along the sweeping East Lothian coastline, whether you chose to ride the waves, watch the wildlife or walk some of the John Muir Way, a coastal path which takes in East Lothian’s great beaches.

Yellowcraigs Beach

Parks

For a relaxing day out, why not check out the variety of beautiful parks around Edinburgh which offer a chance to enjoy the great outdoors?

Holyrood Park

Wildlife

Discover a wonderful world of wildlife in Edinburgh and the Lothians from the surprising variety of wildlife to be found in the city including urban otters and badgers to the wild geese and other birds that can be seen in natural splendour in the Lothians.

gannet in flight

Country Parks

Head out of the city with a visit to one of the many beautiful country parks in the Lothian countryside for a fun family day out in the great outdoors.

Highland cow at Beecraigs Country Park

Gardens

Escape from the buzz of city life and relax in one of the many beautiful gardens found in Edinburgh and the Lothians from the city centre to countryside houses.

Royal Botnaic Garden Edinburgh

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