Dawyck Botanic Garden

Peebles, Scottish Borders

Aging record Giant Sequoia Ticketed

Giant sequoias well over 50 metres are among the tallest trees in this hillside arboretum near Peebles, Scottish Borders. Ticketed.

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Access
Ticketed access
Last checked
20 Jun 2026
Access note
RBGE garden, paid admission (adult ~£12, children free, £1 concession schemes); open daily 1 Feb-30 Nov
Visitor information
rbge.org.uk/visit/dawyck-botanic-garden

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Botanical Field Guide

Field Access & Conditions

Canopy Weather Safety

High Winds Advisory

Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.

Bark Photography

Low-Angle Light

Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.

Estate Approach

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In the Forest

Tree Radar for iPhone

Designed for use when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. Directional compass points directly toward recorded tree coordinates under dense canopy.

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Redwood species here

Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)

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Aging record

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About this place

Compiled from the listed sources below — not a first-hand account.

Dawyck Botanic Garden is a regional garden of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, set in the hills near Stobo in the Scottish Borders and known for its historic arboretum, the product of over 300 years of tree planting. Its giant redwoods (Sequoiadendron giganteum) are among the tallest trees on the site, many standing well over 50 metres. Paid entry (RBGE members free).

Sources

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Last updated: 20 Jun 2026

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