As your experienced Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wedding photographer, we can vouch that this is a glorious location for a wedding in Edinburgh.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR, is just one mile north of the city centre.
Celebrate in style with a Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wedding in 2025 and beyond!
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‘The Botanics’, as locals often refer to it, is a stunning choice of wedding venue for any couple and is a favourite location of ours for shooting luxury Edinburgh wedding photography.
Ready to say “I do” and looking for fabulous and fun photos of your day?
As an experienced Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wedding photographer, it’s safe to say this is one of our favourite Edinburgh wedding venues. Set in a fabulous location, we love how the gardens change with the seasons, always great with photo opportunities, making a winter ceremony just as appealing as one held in the height of summer.
Easily accessible by road, rail, and bus, even the airport is just eight miles away, offering superb convenience no matter how you and your guests intend to arrive.
The ever-changing appearance of the Gardens is just part of the appeal offered by this location.
We have photographed many Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wedding events throughout the seasons, so whether you intend to say your vows in spring, summer, autumn, or winter, we can provide an experienced photography service to mark your special day.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wedding Photographer 5 Star Reviews
Hire us as your Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wedding photographer and we promise to create fabulous photos of you on your special day, but don’t just take our word for it:
Zoe and Billy – married at Dundas Castle, Edinburghwouldn’t ever trust anyone else to capture our special celebrations and moments!Jonathon and Claire are the loviest couple.. from our very first communication they made us feel special and were so interested in who we are as people! They tailored everything just for us, and had they not radiated such beauty and kindness, we wouldn’t have even known they were there… and for two people like us who HATE getting photos taken, we had a great time and felt so comfortable!
We got married on 31st December, and they gave up their own celebrations with their families to help us capture ours...
We truly hit the jackpot, and wouldn’t ever trust anyone else to capture our special celebrations and moments!
Please don’t pass up the opportunity on having these two look after your special day! Very trustworthy and fantastic value for money.
Helen and Daniel – married at the Signet Library, Edinburghfrom start to finish it has been a dream to work with you both!Jonathon and Claire - we cannot thank you both enough for being the best photographer and videographer - from start to finish it has been a dream to work with you both! If you are reading this and considering booking Love Wedding - DO IT!!
Thank you both SO MUCH for everything, we absolutely love our wedding pictures and how beautifully you have captured our day and the memories we’ll have forever - we are still so blown away by how perfectly everything turned out and on an absolute high!
We also wanted to say how grateful we are to have had you both at our wedding, you were just such a joy to be around and put us both at ease. You got us and the vibe of the day so perfectly and our family and friends have also said how brilliant you both were! thank you so much!!!
Helen & Daniel xxx
Manari and Andrew – married at Carlowrie Castle, EdinburghThe photos are simply stunningWe were absolutely blown away by the wedding photos Jonathon and Claire captured for us! They have an incredible talent for capturing emotions and all the special details, which has allowed us to relive our wedding day in the most magical way. The photos are simply stunning, and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out.
From the very beginning, Jonathon and Claire made us feel comfortable and supported. Their professionalism and creativity shone through in every shot, and they even did a special edit for us at no extra charge, which was truly above and beyond. This extra effort made the photos feel even more personal and meaningful.
Thank you for being such an important part of our special day, Jonathon and Claire! We will cherish these photos forever. Highly recommend!
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History Of The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Observing the 70 acres of grounds that make up the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), it is hard to imagine the site once took up no more space than a tennis court.
This was at Holyrood Park, where the Garden began life in 1670.
The 300+ years since those early days have witnessed many changes.
Still, the growth of the plant collection at the site can be traced to two men who started it all – Robert Sibbald and Andrew Balfour.
They imported many plants from abroad, making moving to a larger site in 1763 challenging. The final move to the current location occurred in 1820.
The move took three years, some innovative equipment, and plenty of creative thinking at that stage!
From those early days, the collection of plants has continued to grow. In 27 years, from 1905 onwards, over 10,000 more plants were added.
To say the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh provides a stunning collection of versatile and attractive places to take photos of your wedding day is an understatement.
Caledonian Hall
Caledonian Hall dates to 1842 and retains many of its period features, offering a charming setting for your big day.
Up to 120 guests can be welcomed into the Hall for the entire day, from the lead-up to exchanging vows to the evening celebrations.
Couples with larger guest lists may be able to hire a marquee for the exterior of the Hall, which would provide greater flexibility for the evening reception.
The Caledonian Hall also makes good use of its location close to the Rock Garden – one of the undoubted highlights of visiting the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
As an experienced Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wedding photographer, we love the many and varied photo opportunities this setting offers.
The Botanic Gardens
Your Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wedding presents numerous glorious and colourful opportunities to take unique wedding photos to commemorate joining as a couple.
Suppose you are considering getting married or holding your civil partnership ceremony between April and September.
In that case, you can do so outdoors in the wedding grove, specially designed for this occasion.
Of course, you can have a Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh wedding throughout the year.
Whenever you choose to have your big day together, all the photos taken to celebrate the occasion will be memorable for many reasons, with exquisite backdrops around every corner.
There are glorious views across Edinburgh and the Castle, and with many acres of grounds to wander around, every photo will showcase the romantic setting for the day.
Redwood trees in John Muir Grove
Summer ceremonies can be held in John Muir Grove, famous for its towering redwood trees and planting.
Simply glorious during the summer, John Muir Grove can seat 40 guests for the ceremony, with the option of standing room for a further 60 guests.
Those who book the Grove for their ceremony should also pre-book an alternative location in case of bad weather.
The nearby Caledonian Hall is possible, as is a marquee in this location.
John Hope Gateway
This addition to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a delight—ideal for those with larger guest lists who require additional room for the evening reception.
John Hope Gateway has two floors, a large decked area, and large windows that take advantage of the superb views of the Biodiversity Garden.
This is ideal for those with a guest list of at least 80 people.
Wedding breakfast arrangements can be made for 120 guests, while the evening list could include up to 180 guests.
With so many possibilities for dining both indoors and out, both formally and more relaxed, couples with lots of family and friends to invite will surely appreciate the versatility of the John Hope Gateway event space.
From a Fossil Garden to an Alpine House and Courtyard, and the glasshouses to the Chinese Pavilion, a surprise awaits around every corner at your Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wedding.
Small wonder this proves to be the perfect place for many couples to say their vows.
If you plan to celebrate the next step in your journey together as a couple, contact us today to discuss hiring us as your Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh wedding photographer.
We would be only too delighted to assist you.
Contact the wedding team at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
You can contact the RBGE wedding team here:
Address: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR.
Phone: +44 (0)131 248 2941
Email address: weddings@rbge.org.uk
