St Andrews Botanic Garden
The university's historic botanic garden on the south side of town, with glasshouses, a rock garden and a butterfly house, ideal for a relaxed half-day.
The botanic garden was established in 1889 and now covers about 7 hectares. It includes glasshouse plants, an alpine rock garden, ponds and a butterfly house (open in summer). Its collection holds about 8,000 plant species, making it well suited to families and gardening enthusiasts. Admission is about £8. It is a 15-minute walk from the town centre, and there is a café on site.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- West Port
- Swilcan Bridge
- Old Course, St Andrews
- R&A World Golf Museum
- St Andrews Aquarium
- St Mary's College Quad
- St Salvator's Quad & Chapel
- St Andrews Castle