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

Nature

Bioblitz - St Andrews Botanic Garden

16th May 2026

St Andrews Botanic Garden, St Andrews

Come along to St Andrews Botanic Garden on Saturday 16th May for Bioblitz, a free family-friendly a day of discovery and help search for wildlife across a range of habitats!

Gardening

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Fife Plant Sale at St Andrews Botanic Garden

27th September 2026

St Andrews Botanic Garden, St Andrews

The famous annual Fife Autumn Plant Sale returns to the Botanic Gardens in St Andrews on Sunday 27 September as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme.

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