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Further Distractions Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Regarded as Scotland’s premier garden, this is one of the city’s most popular visitor attractions. Covering 31 hectares (78 acres), the garden contains a plant collection of unique botanical importance. It is the direct descendant of a physic garden established near the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 1670. 20a Inverleith Row Tel: (0131) 552 7171. Fax: (0131) 248 2901. E-mail: info@rbge.org.uk Website: www.rbge.org.uk Transport: Bus 23 or 27. Opening hours: Daily 1000-1900 (Apr-Sept); daily 1000-1600 (Nov-Feb); daily 1000-1800 (Mar and Oct). Admission: Free (donations are welcome). Writers’ Museum This literary museum is dedicated to the history and artefacts of three of Scotland’s most famous men of letters – Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson and Robert Burns. Lady Stair’s House, Lady Stair’s Close, Lawnmarket Tel: (0131) 529 4901. Fax: (0131) 220 5057. E-mail: enquiries@writersmuseum.demon.co.uk Website: www.cac.org.uk Transport: Bus 36, 23, 41/41A. Opening hours: Mon-Sat 1000-1700 (plus Sun 1400-1700 during the Edinburgh Festival). Admission: Free. |