Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dean Gardens

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Founded in the 1860s by local residents, the Dean Gardens contain part of the great structure of the Dean Bridge, a Thomas Telford masterpiece of 1835.

About Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Dean Gardens

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Nine acres of semi-woodland garden with spring bulbs on the steep banks of the Water of Leith in central Edinburgh. Founded in the 1860s by local residents, the Dean Gardens contain part of the great structure of the Dean Bridge, a Thomas Telford masterpiece of 1835. Lawns, paths, trees, and shrubs with lovely views to the weir in the Dean Village and to the St Bernard’s Well. There is also a children’s play area.

Directions: Entrance at Ann Street or Eton Terrace. Edinburgh EH4 1QE

Edinburgh EH4 1QE
Dean Gardens Management Committee

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