Dunbars Close Garden
Old Town, Edinburgh
Source: edinburghoutdoors.org.uk, checked 11 Nov 2026.
A garden laid out in the style of a 17th-century garden, entered along a narrow cobbled close off the Canongate.
What's on near Dunbars Close Garden
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Dunbars Close Garden, from the weekly Edinburgh events calendar.
Edinburgh Science Festival 2027
Science festival held 3 to 18 April 2027 across the city.
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Edinburgh International Children's Festival 2027
Performing arts festival for children, 29 May to 6 June 2027.
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Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2027
Jazz and blues festival, 16 to 25 July 2027.
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027
The Fringe's 80th edition runs 6 to 30 August 2027 at venues across the city.
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Edinburgh International Film Festival 2027
Film festival, 12 to 18 August 2027.
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Smaller local events nearby
Imagine if... Celebrating 30 years of Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site Exhibition
On now, until 10 Jan 2027 · Museum of Edinburgh, Canongate
Exhibition at Museum of Edinburgh, Canongate.
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Fresh History: Objects recently added to the City’s collection Exhibition
On now, until 31 Mar 2027 · Museum of Edinburgh, Canongate
Exhibition at Museum of Edinburgh, Canongate.
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Nearby
Around Old Town
Castle, Royal Mile and the closes
The Old Town runs down a ridge from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood. It sits within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the museums, closes and kirks here are mostly a short walk from each other.
Old Town has 32 places on the Roam Edinburgh map: 17 museums, 5 bars, 3 landmarks, 3 churches and cathedrals, 1 shop, 1 park or garden, 1 market and 1 pub. Read the Old Town guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Dunbars Close Garden?
- Canongate, High Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BW, Edinburgh.
- How much does Dunbars Close Garden cost?
- Nothing. Dunbars Close Garden is free to visit.
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