Introduction
Dunbar's Close is a largely formal garden in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. The site runs north from the Canongate, the main spine of the Old Town, down a slope towards Calton Road. The formal part of the garden is divided into three parterres, one of which includes seasonal planting. It is mainly a garden of green hedges, yew, box and bay. There is a large east-facing garden with old roses and irises, bordered by a long hedge of lavender. It is a secluded place, offering an area of calm off a very busy street.
Terrain
North-facing slope of oldest part of the City of Edinburgh.- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
0131 529 5151Access contact details
The site is open daily except Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Directions
The site is on the north side of the Canongate, adjacent to the Canongate Church.
Owners
City of Edinburgh Council
Parks Department, 1 Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BJ
- Features & Designations
Style
Formal
Features
- Parterre
- Description: The formal part of the garden is divided into three parterres.
- Key Information
Type
Formal Garden
Purpose
Ornamental Garden
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
0.4
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
Mrs Anna Buxton