Dawyck Botanic Garden, Botanical garden in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom.
Description
Dawyck Botanic Garden is a 65-acre site in the Scottish Borders featuring plant collections from Nepal, Chile, and China. The trees and shrubs spread along the Scrape Burn watercourse through hilly, forested terrain.
History
The Veitch family established the garden in the 17th century, and the Naesmith family took over in 1691, supporting expeditions by plant explorer David Douglas. This early focus on plant collection shaped the site's purpose from that point forward.
Culture
The garden functions as a satellite collection for the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, displaying plants from distant regions within a Scottish landscape. You can observe how these international specimens are maintained and studied in this regional setting.
Practical
The garden is accessible from February through November and has parking facilities on site. Direct bus connections run from Edinburgh to the grounds.
Did you know?
The Heron Wood Reserve within the grounds was the first designated conservation area anywhere specifically for mosses, liverworts, lichens, and fungi. This specialization makes the location notable among nature conservation authorities worldwide.
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