Dr Neil's Garden, Garden in Duddingston Village, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Description
Dr. Neil's Garden is a manicured space in Duddingston organized into distinct planting areas connected by winding paths down a sloping terrain. The layout leads visitors toward Thomson's Tower, from which views extend across Duddingston Loch and toward Arthur's Seat beyond.
History
Nancy and Andrew Neil, both practicing physicians, created this garden in the 1960s on previously undeveloped land. Their vision transformed an unused slope into organized garden spaces shaped by their medical knowledge and interests.
Culture
The tower serves as an exhibition space for art installations, connecting outdoor spaces with creative work. The garden reflects its founders' interest in medicinal plants and how nature can support wellbeing.
Practical
Access runs through the Duddingston Kirk car park via a paved pathway of around 140 meters (460 ft), clearly marked upon arrival. Wear sturdy shoes as the terrain slopes and the surfaces vary, especially after rain.
Did you know?
The garden houses a collection of medicinal plants deliberately selected by the founders to demonstrate connections between medical practice and botany. This focused selection allows visitors to learn about plants that were used in historical healing traditions.
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