St Andrews in Scotland, well known for its connection to golf, can also be proud of its small, intimate Botanic Garden with many unusual species from all over the world. Discover a hidden gem with hot and temperate houses and glasshouses for cacti and alpine plants. The extensive hillside rock garden recreates natural habitats with scree and water features. Shady woodland of Rhododendrons and other plants of the Himalayas and China. About 8000 species of ferns, herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees are grown here.