Dr Neil'S Garden

Table decoration and wreath making workshops today at Dr Neil’s Garden with Anne and Claudia. It must be Christmastide!

Illustrated talk Thursday 6th December @ 19:30 "The Scottish Colourists"
Continuing in the series of illustrated talks we have "The Scottish Colourists" by Dr. Elizabeth Cumming in the Millar Hall
Entrance free, donations to Dr. Neil's Garden Trust

Making autumn bunting.

Once more we are running the ever popular Christmas Wreath making workshops. Saturday & Sunday 8th and 9th December.
In addition running a Christmas Table Decoration workshop. Saturday 8th December
See What's On section on the website for details.
... BOOKING ESSENTIAL
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Press Launch today at Dr Neil’s Garden for ‘Growing Gardens’ a joint project between the Scottish Storytelling Centre and Scotland Garden Centre. What a lovely day for stories in the garden and Strawberry Cream Teas. A big Thank You to The Garden Room for letting us use their facility.

Sadly our lovely weeping willow did not escape the storm.

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the whisky tasting 25/9. The rescheduled date will be on the website once arranged.
Here are some pictures from the last event to get you in the mood ...

Warm wet weather brings out the ‘Witches Butter’ or, less appealingly ‘Dogs Vomit Fungus’! One of the many types of fungi appearing in the garden at the moment. It’s proper name? Fuligo septica- it grows on rotten wood, here on an old tree stump but can also be found on leaves and stems of living plants. Spores are dispersed by beetles!

Dr Neil’s Garden Autumn Festival Sunday 16th September 14:00 – 17:00
Join us for our annual Autumn Festival on Sunday 16 September from 14:00 until 17:00.
There will be garden produce and home baking stalls, children’s crafts, live music, plants for sale and teas.
... The Tower will also be open during the same hours.
The Riding of the Marches will come along Old Church Lane around 15:00. see http://edinburghridingofthemarches.com/ed inburgh-riding-of-…
This commemorates the tradition of inspecting the city’s boundaries and re-enacts the Captain of the Trained Band’s return to the city with news of defeat at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. After 1707 this annual inspection route ended until after the Second World War.
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Theatre Alba win the Primary Times Children’s Choice Best Fringe Children’s Show 2018 for ‘The Garden of Delight’ at Dr Neil’s Garden. Well Done.

The exhibition "Venice Abstracted" is on in Thomson's Tower now until 22nd August.
10:00 to 18:00 each day

Once more Dr Neil's Garden are proud to be associated with Theatre Alba and "The Garden of Delight".
A promenade play outdoors for children 4 to 10 and their families: Jul 31 – 19 Aug at 14:00 (1 hour) (No performances 15,16,17 August)
... Lots of participation. laughter, singing and interaction – with captivating live music
Note: - As this is outdoors dress for the weather and wear stout shoes to cope with long grass in places. - Some areas are not suitable for push-chairs, baby buggies or wheelchairs
Booking at https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/gar den-of-delight, box office or pay at the door
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Every year - I love this association.

"In the Garden" Exhibition, Thomson's Tower 1st - 4th August 13:00 to 16:00
Dr Neil's Garden are proud to present an exhibition of printmaking and collage by artists Augusta Akerman and Carolyn Barrett
Free entry

Wild bird feeding station!

As per a previous post, after a x-ray we determined that the Horse Chestnut tree at the entrance was so diseased that it was a health risk.
This has been removed (see picture) and we now have a significant woodpile, £10 barrow or £20 per cross section

Special visitors at Friends Garden party 15th July

Remember Thomson’s Tower is open today free of charge. There’s also the Friends party today and it’s lovely too

Just a brief reminder is that Friends of the Garden annual summer party is Sunday 15th July 14:00 to 16:00
Please come along and remember to bring a friend too

what a wonderful place to visit....during all the seasons....such a variety of plants...great work and love put into this garden....the gardener or gardeners are very special people :)

the gardener here is properly the best gardener I know.she has a style of work that's living and beautiful.

such a beautiful place to walk round, specially on a sunny day! Lovely plants and great views of Duddingston Loch and Arthurs seat

Took my 9 year old to see the Garden today. Asked him what he thought about it he said "Inspiring"

He just wants to grow flowers this year, has been growing lots of different things the last few years.

We had a lovely time �

This is a lovely spot to visit for a peaceful time. It grows lovelier as the years go by. I've been going for years. 😊

Such a lovely peaceful visit to Dr Neil's Garden today with my son. This is a very special, calming and inspiring place.

Slightly difficult to find and somewhat small, a more delightful garden could hardly be imagined. Botanical delights around every corner and quiet, charming places to just sit and enjoy the beauty.

Shame 5 *'s are the most you can give. Have walked by the garden over the last 14 years without knowing it was there! What an amazing find, Secret Garden in the extreme. Will be making lots of visits to make up for those I've missed over the years ���

It's a place for peace and reflection. Very good for meditation and for the soul.

I took my grandchildren and they loved exploring all the different pathways. The little bridge and of course the stream was a big attraction. Well worth visiting , so peaceful

Hidden from view and behind a high old wall is this secret garden. A gem of a place which is beautiful and quiet with a lovely winding pathway through it. Well worth a visit

Had a lovely afternoon here today ........ what a hidden gem! One of the locals even took me round after initially visiting the community gardens with my 18 month old son which sums up the community pride displayed here. Truly magical spot in Edinburgh :)

Fab place to recharge your senses......great views in calm surroundings.

Been coming here for years such a lovely garden (or secret garden as my son calls it) well maintained and beautiful to sit in and relax. Lots of wildlife and nature for the kids to find and learn about.

Beautiful, secluded, secret garden! Absolutely loved it and all the beautiful flowers in Bloom :-)

Amazing enchanted garden! Had the privilege to see it when we were on vacation last September. Took many photos to remember this beautiful place. Would love to go back again!

A simply word: WONDERFUL!!!

Absolutely not to lose!

A lovely spot so close to the town and the cafe has the best cheese scones ... My daughter said that the Victoria sponge was the best she had eaten, and the ladies were lovely. The garden was was a bonus, will be going back......

A hidden gem by Duddingston Loch! As I sit in Thompson's Tower within Dr Neil's Garden today invigalating the exhibition 'A Patterned Garden' the rain is falling for the first time this week. However I've had some very welcome visitors to the exhibition already & now the sky is clearing!

what a wonderful place to visit....during all the seasons....such a variety of plants...great work and love put into this garden....the gardener or gardeners are very special people :)

the gardener here is properly the best gardener I know.she has a style of work that's living and beautiful.

such a beautiful place to walk round, specially on a sunny day! Lovely plants and great views of Duddingston Loch and Arthurs seat

Took my 9 year old to see the Garden today. Asked him what he thought about it he said "Inspiring"

He just wants to grow flowers this year, has been growing lots of different things the last few years.

We had a lovely time �

This is a lovely spot to visit for a peaceful time. It grows lovelier as the years go by. I've been going for years. 😊

Such a lovely peaceful visit to Dr Neil's Garden today with my son. This is a very special, calming and inspiring place.

Slightly difficult to find and somewhat small, a more delightful garden could hardly be imagined. Botanical delights around every corner and quiet, charming places to just sit and enjoy the beauty.

Shame 5 *'s are the most you can give. Have walked by the garden over the last 14 years without knowing it was there! What an amazing find, Secret Garden in the extreme. Will be making lots of visits to make up for those I've missed over the years ���

It's a place for peace and reflection. Very good for meditation and for the soul.

I took my grandchildren and they loved exploring all the different pathways. The little bridge and of course the stream was a big attraction. Well worth visiting , so peaceful

Hidden from view and behind a high old wall is this secret garden. A gem of a place which is beautiful and quiet with a lovely winding pathway through it. Well worth a visit

Had a lovely afternoon here today ........ what a hidden gem! One of the locals even took me round after initially visiting the community gardens with my 18 month old son which sums up the community pride displayed here. Truly magical spot in Edinburgh :)

Fab place to recharge your senses......great views in calm surroundings.

Been coming here for years such a lovely garden (or secret garden as my son calls it) well maintained and beautiful to sit in and relax. Lots of wildlife and nature for the kids to find and learn about.

Beautiful, secluded, secret garden! Absolutely loved it and all the beautiful flowers in Bloom :-)

Amazing enchanted garden! Had the privilege to see it when we were on vacation last September. Took many photos to remember this beautiful place. Would love to go back again!

A simply word: WONDERFUL!!!

Absolutely not to lose!

A lovely spot so close to the town and the cafe has the best cheese scones ... My daughter said that the Victoria sponge was the best she had eaten, and the ladies were lovely. The garden was was a bonus, will be going back......

A hidden gem by Duddingston Loch! As I sit in Thompson's Tower within Dr Neil's Garden today invigalating the exhibition 'A Patterned Garden' the rain is falling for the first time this week. However I've had some very welcome visitors to the exhibition already & now the sky is clearing!