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Opening Times

The University of Dundee Botanic Garden is open to visitors throughout the year except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the first two days of January.

Mar - Oct Mon - Sun 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
Nov - Feb Mon - Sun 10.00 am - 3.30 pm

Entry Charges

ADMISSION CHARGES FROM 1ST JANUARY 2008

Entry for University Staff and Students is free (except events) on production of a valid staff/matriculation card.

Adults £3.00
Children (School age) £2.00
Senior Citizens £2.00
Family (2 adults + 2 children) £8.00

How to get here by car

The University of Dundee Botanic Garden is situated near Dundee's International Airport on the outskirts of Dundee's City Centre.

From Perth (A90), turn right at Swallow Hotel roundabout onto Riverside Avenue. Turn left at next round about and the Dundee Botanic Garden is approximately 330 yards on your right hand side.

From Dundee (Kingsway West), turn left at Swallow Hotel round about onto Riverside Avenue. Turn left at next round about and the Dundee Botanic Garden is approximately 330 yards on your right hand side.

Alternatively you can take the Perth Road from Dundee City Centre and turn left on Riverside Drive. The Dundee Botanic Garden is approximately 330 yards on your left hand side.

Public Transport

Bus 9X from Whitehall Street, Dundee Buses 16,72,75,76,96 from Seagate Bus Station, Dundee. 96 also from St Andrews.

Map showing location of Botanic Garden

Further Information

For further information or any questions you might have, please complete our Enquiries form.

If you plan on visiting the Garden at your leisure, you will find our Guide to the Garden and its purpose booklet (PDF format) useful to have with you.


The Garden Cafe

The Coffee Shop

Our The Coffee Shop offers light meals (homemade soup, toasted sandwiches, delicious baked potatoes), home baking and speciality teas and coffees. The Coffee Shop is open 7 days from 9.00am to 5.00pm. It is open also to persons not visiting the Garden.

Plant Centre

Pick up a bargain in our well-stocked Plant Centre.

Coach Parties and Groups

The Coffee Shop can accommodate up to 60 persons for lunches, snacks and refreshments. Please give 24 hours notice prior to arrival.

Toilet facilities, including disabled facilities, are provided. All car parks and paths are level and wheelchair friendly. Wheelchairs can be borrowed from both the Visitor Centre and Coffee Shop.

Address and Contact Details

University of Dundee
Botanic Garden
Riverside Drive
Dundee
DD2 1QH
Tel : 01382 381190
Fax : 01382 640574