1. Dunbar's Close Garden

Dunbar’s Close Gardens

During Patrick Geddes’ time spent on Edinburgh’s Royal mile in the late 19^th century he attempted to create spaces, which would stimulate a sense of community. The Garden is located in the Canongate area, which previously would have been densely populated with tenement buildings, housing for the local factory workers. Many of the tenements were demolished due to their neglected state and Geddes without waiting for government action created the Garden in their place. Although the Garden was recreated in the 1970’s the tranquil garden remains, hidden in behind the close away from the endless throbbing of Edinburgh’s Royal mile.