It has been a favourite spot of many artists
From the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh to the Logan Botanic Garden near Port Logan at the south-western tip of the country—where plants from South America and Australasia thrive due to the influence of the North Atlantic drift—you can't really go wrong with any of Scotland's stunning gardens.
The garden is located at the foot of Arthur's Seat, between the 12th-century Duddingston Kirk and Duddingston Loch. This position offers truly stunning views out across the water, and it is no wonder that the spot has inspired artists for centuries—from Henry Raeburn to J.M.W. Turner. Dr Neil's Garden dates back to 1963, and as the name suggests, was created by Dr Andrew Jardine Neil and Dr Agnes Emily ‘Nancy’ Neil. The husband and wife were Edinburgh General Practitioners, and often encouraged their patients to come and help out with the garden—benefitting from the fresh air and tranquil lochside setting.
Another highlight of the garden is Thomson’s Tower, which pre-dates the Neils by centuries. Constructed in 1825 for the Duddingston Curling Society to store its stones, it housed both a meeting room for the curlers and a studio for respected artist Rev. John Thomson.
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