St Andrews Botanic Garden

A national treasure in the heart of St Andrews. Discover 18 acres of rare and unusual plants as well as an extensive glasshouse range.

About St Andrews Botanic Garden

	St Andrews Botanic Garden Canongate, St Andrews KY16 8RT
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St Andrews Botanic Garden is a national treasure in the heart of St Andrews. Discover a haven of rare and unusual plants. Enjoy ponds, waterfalls, rock gardens, herbaceous borders and woodland walks. Over 2000 square metres of heated glasshouses protect cacti and large collections of tropical plants and alpines.

Why not stop off for refreshments at our Tea Room located at the front of the garden (garden admission not required to visit tea room or gift shop). We have indoor and outdoor seating and serve teas, coffees and a selection of cakes, biscuits and Jannettas ice cream. We also have picnic benches throughout the garden and encourage you to bring your own picnic if you wish.

We also sell a range of plants according to the season and our garden shop sells a range of tools, accessories and wild bird care products for your garden.

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Upcoming Events at St Andrews Botanic Garden

Family and Kids

Wild Oaks Outdoor Learning Group

Selected dates between 31st October 2025 - 5th December 2025

St Andrews Botanic Garden, St Andrews

These outdoor learning and play sessions for families with wee ones aged 0-11 encourage a love of nature, leadership, confidence and community.

Arts and Crafts

Postcards from the Future

8th November 2025

St Andrews Botanic Garden, St Andrews

Get creative making a 'postcard from the future' which imagines a positive and hopeful climate future through the mediums of drawing and writing.

Family and Kids

Growing Together Activity Sessions

Selected dates between 22nd November 2025 - 1st March 2026

St Andrews Botanic Garden, St Andrews

St Andrews Botanic Garden's Growing Together programme includes free, accessible, nature events for families with children & young people with disabilities & additional support needs.

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