View of the Secret Herb Garden in Edinburgh
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Secret Herb Garden

Secret Herb Garden

Address: 32A Old Pentland Road, Edinburgh, EH10 7EA

The Secret Herb Garden is a specialist herb nursery south of Edinburgh, located at the foot of the Pentland Hills. Created by couple Hamish and Liberty Martin in 2014, this 7.5 acre garden with café and shop celebrates the magic of herbs. The Secret Garden Distillery on site, produces a range of gins made with home grown botanicals from the garden and runs a series of tours and tastings.

A relaxing place to sit, walk or learn about the wide variety herbs and plants in the garden and glasshouse. The family-friendly café serves fresh home-made food, using seasonal ingredients grown in the garden. The shop offers a range of items from the garden itself, such as honey, herbs and flowers, along with local Scottish arts and crafts. Tours of the distillery teach visitors about the gin-making process and allow you to try some samples for yourself.

5 things to do at the Secret Herb Garden

  1. Explore the surrounding herbs and plants in the garden and greenhouse.
  2. Experience herbs from around the world and their uses in the interactive area.
  3. Relax with a drink and snack in the café.
  4. Browse the shop’s range of herbal and local products.
  5. Take a gin tour and tasting at the Secret Garden Distillery.