Amazing secret garden but mostly on a slope!
3.5
3.5
Date of visit: July 2017
Overall Rating
Good
This a wee hidden gem in the village of Duddingston on the outskirts of Holyrood Park. It is a very quite and peaceful garden which is pretty accessible in some areas, allowing everyone to enjoy some of the best bits of the gardens.
Disabled Access In and Around
Average
This place is lovely and relaxing and all types of people would love to sit and enjoy the surroundings. The entrance path and the top is very accessible with wide paths and at the top there are some gently slopping grass areas that you can get magnificent view over the lake. The area down to the lake is a series of paths and a herb garden which has a number of steps into and out of it. The herb garden is interesting and if you can manage the steps, which aren't too awkward then its worth it. We are obsessed with plant buying plants - good selection in both the front and in the garden which are both accessible. The centre/cafe is accessible - never used it and it would appeal to those who fancy a cuppa before or after the gardens.
Parking & Transport
Average
Got the bus to Duddingston Mills from London road, Lothian Buses 4, 44. Then about a 15 minutes walk to Doctor Neil's - which is semi difficult to find if you don't really know where you are going. It's not really signposted well.
Accessible Toilets
Good
An accessible loo - excellent, wide and plenty of space.
Staff
Good
It is mainly staffed by volunteers who were really nice and talkative once they realised I wasn't intending to steal the plants! They had a great pride about their garden and wanted to share it.
Additional Information
I really like this garden, it's a really friendly place. Great to place to go and relax, take time and reflect. The geese running around the garden was also a nice little surprise!
