University of Dundee Botanic Garden

Plans for a Botanic Garden in Dundee were first advanced by Professor Patrick Geddes in 1906, but were not acted upon at that point.

This scheme would have seen the gardens developed between the Perth Road and Magdalen Green.

[1] A further scheme suggested by Geddes in 1909 failed to gain support from the University College authorities.

It was in 1970 that James Drever, Vice-Chancellor of the university, seriously considered the proposal and moved towards its foundation.

A modest admission fee is charged, although entry is free for staff and matriculated students of the university.