Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World
Things to do in Scottish Borders
in Scotland
Description:
An indoor tropical jungle inhabited by thousands of the world’s most beautiful butterflies. Watch them as they fly around, feeding on the tropical flowers.
The bugs and beasties exhibition features a huge collection of live creepy crawlies, snakes, frogs and lizards. Some of the more friendly ones can be handled at the daily ‘meet the beasties’ sessions.
Ownership:
Private
Situation – OS ref:NT 321671
How to get there:
By car: Close to the Edinburgh city bypass, off the Gilmerton or Sherrifhall roundabouts. Signposted
By public transport: Buses pass the door.
Seasonal opening details (2005):
Open all year.
Opening Hours:
Daily 9.30am to 5.30pm during summer months.
Daily 10am to 5pm during winter months.
Closed 25th, 26th December and 1st January.
Facilities:
Shop
Toilets
Admission:
Adults £4.90, Children and Concessions £3.75, Family Tickets from £16.
Group and Season tickets available.
Contact:
Tel: 0131 663 4932
Attached attractions:
Dobies Garden Centre
Falconry Centre
Additional info:
Disabled access and facilities.
Web link:
Butterfly and Insect World
Places to stay nearby:
Edinburgh
Local Towns and Villages:
Edinburgh
Dalkeith
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