Destination: BRITAIN
Sights * Calton Hill * Edinburgh Castle * Georgian House * Holyrood Park * Museum of Scotland and Royal Museum of Scotland * National Gallery of Scotland * Palace of Holyroodhouse * Royal Botanic Garden * St. Giles' Cathedral	Royal Botanic Garden The Royal Botanic Garden is just north of the New Town. Rhododendrons are the highlight of Scotland's premier garden, at their colorful best from late April to early June. Other attractions are the Glasshouse Experience, where orchids, palms and other exotics flourish in defiance of Scotland's less than tropical climate; the Chinese Hillside; and a decidedly Scottish heather garden. Address: 20A Inverleith Row Phone: 0131 552 7171 Open: Daily 10-7, Apr.-Sep.; 10-6, Mar. and Oct.; 10-4 rest of year Restaurant: Café in garden Bus: 8, 17, 23, 27 Admission: Free; Glasshouse Experience £2-£6 Info: Guided tours Apr.-Sep. at 11 and 2 (£2-£6)	COUNTRY Britain REGION CITIES London Edinburgh   Things To Know   Sights   Essential Info   Features Oxford York MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK