About Dr Neil's Garden
Heritage background, architectural provenance & visitor guide
Edinburgh's Secret Garden
Dr Neil's Garden is often called Edinburgh's Secret Garden. Created by doctors Andrew and Nancy Neil in the 1960s on the lower slopes of Arthur's Seat beside Duddingston Loch, it is an oasis of meditation, alpine plants, conifers, and peaceful lochside views.
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