The garden inside Dunbar’s Close is magnificent. Feel like you are in the country side within the wall of apartment buildings. A nice place to get away from a crowd on Royal Mile. A quiet time to unwind and meditate.
Beautiful, peaceful garden just off the Royal Mile. I want to ask reviewers who gave it fewer than five stars, “Who hurt you, and why are you taking out on this wee park?”
small but perfectly formed public gardens with plenty of benches. perfect for a meal deal away from the bustle of the royal mile just a few yards away behind high stone walls. entrance is quite well hidden so keep a lookout. no covered seating but borders bursting with blossoms and bees!
There’s no indication of what you’ll find through the passage but, once inside, it’s an intimate, inviting and charming courtyard garden. Beautifully maintained, this hidden gem is a quiet break from the busy street and features several gardens with seating, fragrant flowers and multiple paths for walking. It’s the perfect place to sit and reflect. Located just off the Royal Mile, close to the Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyrood. It’s worth a stop in if you have a few minutes. Note: Dog friendly. No playground. No restrooms. Main area wheelchair accessible. Cobblestone and gravel paths with difference in levels and access from opposite the Royal Mile is only via stairs. There are also “visiting hours” as to when the park is open to the public.
It's a hidden gem. A realitvely quite small garden in the busy Royal Mile area down to the Holyrood Palace. Next to the old Church where Adam Smith was burried. There are some seating areas. A good spot to calm yourself.
A lovely wee green space tucked away from the hussle and bustle. I imagine it is gorgeous when the warmer months hit.
A lovely little place, you go from the hustle and the bustle of Edinburgh to peace and tranquility within a few foot steps. More cities in the UK need little parks and gardens like Edinburgh.
This surprised me! Perfect example of Edinburgh charm. Walking down the street and just happened to look left and saw an opening into this small peaceful area. Seems like a place that some local residents swing by to catch a little sunshine and read a book. A number of benches, very little green space, but just pleasant gardens. Wouldn’t make a specific out of the way to visit, but worth popping in if walking in the area.
Top secret place just off the High Street down from Canongate Church. A quiet place away from the bustle. Thee are good views of Panmue House from here it was the home of Adam Smith who is buried in the churchyard
A hidden gem in the old part of Edinburgh. When you walk down the Royal Mile to Holyrood Palace, near the Scottish Parliament, there is a Starbucks and just across from there is this wee garden. The best time to visit is from spring to autumn. It gives you a sense of privacy as it is pretty quiet. A nice place to go for a date, read a book or just enjoy a good coffee in peace.
Dunbars Close is located at 137 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BW, UK
You can contact Dunbars Close at +44 131 529 5151
You can find directions to Dunbars Close by following this map link