This April, Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Gardens are hosting a number of exciting events for all the family. Full information can be found at their website by clicking here but here are a few suggestions.
Sat 1- Mon 7 April, 10am-4pm, £3: Easter Trail. The Botanics Bunny has invented a scrumptious chocolate bar with a secret recipe. Complete the trail and earn your festive chocolate reward from Mackie’s of Scotland, along with a £2 voucher to see the chocolate tree at the Glasshouses.
Tue 4 to Fri 14 on April, 11am to 4pm, Free: Science Festival at the Botanics. The importance of healthy soil, the science of farming for a healthier future, designer diets and disease detectives are just some of the themes for events at the Botanics during Edinburgh International Science Festival 2017.
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 April 2017 12-5pm, £3: Caley Spring Flower Show: This year’s Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society’s show will feature many beautiful blooms, including exhibits of daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, alpine, woodland and other bulbs.
Tuesday 11 April, 10.15am- 11.45am, Age 12 and over: Come and enjoy a guided walk in the Garden and see how many species of bird you can spot. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. There is limited availability, so please prebook by ringing 0131 248 2909.
Tuesday 18 April, 7.30-9pm, £18 for students and members, £20 for others: Joint lecture by Friends of the Royal Botanic Edinburgh and the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society. Fergus Garrett, creator of the late Christopher Lloyd’s famous garden at Great Dixter, will show participants how to create a long season border.
Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April, 1pm-4pm, Free: Come to the Botanic Cottage and Demonstration Garden as the Edible Gardening team get started in the vegetable patch for another year. Be inspired by nature and learn about environmentally friendly gardening. Sponsored by People’s Postcode Lottery.
