Saughton Park and Gardens
Address: Balgreen Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3BQ
Saughton Park is a large park near Gorgie in Edinburgh. It opened to the public in 1910 and became a popular recreational space in the west of the city. Spread over 34 acres, it incorporates playing fields, gardens and orchards, children’s play area and skate park, outdoor gym, walking and cycle paths, floral displays and glasshouses.
The Water Of Leith flows alongside the park and brings with it plenty of wildlife. Look out for otters, kingfishers and heron on the riverside. In addition, the beautiful gardens, including a walled garden, physic garden and community orchards, are home to a variety of butterflies, insects and birds.
5 things to do at Saughton Park
- Explore the park’s stunning floral displays, winter and rose gardens, physic garden and community orchards.
- Go for a walk, cycle or run through the park on dedicated tarmac paths.
- Take the kids to the play park.
- See the beautifully restored bandstand and perhaps catch a performance there.
- Look out for wildlife throughout the park, including birds, bats and butterflies.
