Biblical Gardens Elgin
- Jul 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 10
Biblical gardens are designed to reflect the plants, landscapes, and themes found in the Bible. Elgin hosts such a garden that serves both as a place of beauty and a source of inspiration. The Garden opened to the public in 1996, free to enter and is enjoyed by many throughout much of the year.
Highlights
Assortment of Flora chosen to create paths
Various exerts from the Bible reflected in the garden set in stone
Benches and seats placed around for reflection and contemplation
Exploring biblical gardens in Elgin can be a rewarding experience for those interested in nature, spirituality, and biblical history.
Practical Information
Opening Hours: Open May-September 10am -7.30pm
Many gardens foster community involvement through volunteer opportunities and events.
The garden is maintained by various School and outreach programmes each supported by visits and donations.
Tips for Visitors
The gardens provide a serene environment for meditation and prayer.
Donations towards its cultivation are appreciated
Animals should be kept on a leash and droppings retrieved
Ferghas' Adventures
Ferghas is not a religious Coo at all, but he does love and believe in the power of stories and the strength of belief. He saw the signs for the Biblical Garden and new he had to visit. It was as wonderful as he expected, his nose filled with the smell of fresh flowers and cut grass. He closed his eyes and took in his surroundings breathing deep as he did so. With every step Ferghas could feel a wash of calm come over him, being a very learned Coo he walked around and read each plaque and Bible passage knowing the stories from memory. This was not a grand adventure day, but a calm day. He sat in the garden a while thinking about everything and nothing and thought to himself "this is peace" and with that he left a small donation and went on feeling content and calm.
I loved seeing all the different Flowers and Tress here, it was very calming 🐮