Dean Gardens is one of the private parks in Edinburgh, set aside for use by people in nearby streets who do not have their own gardens. Today I was able to visit it with one of my birdwatching groups, as a member of the group is also a member of Dean Gardens! It's a lovely place, covering seven acres of the banks of the
Water of Leith and offering a number of pretty paths, stunning views and lovely autumn colours.
one of the paths
a view over the weir at Dean Village
the back view of Hygeia (the goddess of health and hygiene) in St Bernard's Well
some of the flats overlooking the gardens
6 comments:
What a wonderful place and idea!
Are those folks able to plant crops there?
Hi Rabbits Guy - no crops, it's an ornamental garden only. But there are a few allotment garden sites around Edinburgh for people who want to grow vegetables.
Wonderful idea. I see Dean Gardens is especial for the people who live in the surroundings, for otherwise I should like to go their on a future visit to Edinburgh.
What a lovely looking place, I enjoyed your photographs.
All the best Jan
It's beautiful there. I love the unexpectedness of the Hygeia.
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