Having visited so many times every year as a child until 1968 this was y first time back, I missed the flower clock as it was being replanted. Just as I remembered though and a peaceful place in the centre of the city. Pity the Tram works blocked off half of Princes Street.

Amazing find in the middle of such a busy thoroughfare! Well worth the visit. Not hard to get to just off Princess Street but if you are a visitor and are not really sure of the area, it is a lovely place to visit.

Situated in the heart of the city, this was the perfect place for sit after a long walk, excellent views of the castle.

A good place to take a break and enjoy the view of the castle. It feels like a fairytale, definitely worth your time :)

Gardens that must change through the year but as seen in this lucky few days of sun and no rain, really even more beautiful. Incredible imposing view of the rocky climb to the castle. Alive with people enjoying spending time with each other

After walking several hours this is a great place to just sit down and relax, great gardens, plenty of benches and several small eateries where you can get a something to eat or drink while resting your feet.

Beautiful gardens that I wish I'd had much more time to explore. Edinburgh has done a great job of preserving green space between the old and new cities affording beautiful views and well kept gardens. I was there on two rare sunny warm days and the gardens were teeming with people but still wonderfully relaxing to stroll and have an... More

Spent last Saturday picnicking in this beautiful park beside the main street. Got food and wine from M&S like many others and soaked up the all too rare sun.

These gardens are so beautifully cared for and landscaped! They are down in a hollow between old and new towns in Edinburgh so they are really a haven away from the city. The views up to the castle are amazing. It's right in the center of everything and worth a stroll in good weather.