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Bootcamp at the Botanics in the New Year
Get into shape this New Year at the Botanics Bootcamp breakfast event with Sodexo.
This will be a high intensity eight-week course right in the heart of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Get ready every Saturday...
Botanics announce the ‘most significant project in the history of the Garden’
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has set a new project in motion which they hope will protect its unique and important plant collection.
Edinburgh Biomes will provide a new visitor experience combining the Botanics'...
New collage designed for the outside of Castle Mills
Edinburgh artist goes back to nature for his new work of art
Local artist Mark Doyle is designing a 3D collage for the outside of the former North British Rubber Company head office at Castle...
At the Botanics – Shoreline exhibition
Edinburgh has a 27 km coastline according to Edinburgh Shoreline who are researching it from South Queensferry to Joppa.
They hope to inspire locals to discover the history as well as the flora and fauna,...
Handmade Edinburgh coming up in August
HANDMADE EDINBURGH – THE CONTEMPORARY CRAFT AND DESIGN FAIR
10th – 12th AUGUST 2018 Fri - Sun, 10am - 5.30pm
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 20A Inverleith Row EH3 5LR
This summer, Scotland’s renowned Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh will play host to the third edition of international...
Christmas at the Botanics
The Christmas season throws up a number of attractions of varying quality. Christmas at The Botanics is one worthy of your attention.
Basically, it is a series of light shows around the gardens only a...
Corpse flower to bloom at the Botanics
The Botanics will be the place to go as the Amorphophallus titanum (titan arum), one of the world's biggest and smelliest blooms, is about to flower for the second time in two years.
The bud,...
Edinburgh’s “most spectacular outdoor dining space” launched
It is no surprise that visitor numbers at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) are within touching distance of one million a year.
The garden is an green oasis away from the bustle of central...
Going Bonkers at the Botanics this Easter
At the Botanics this Easter you can take part in a family adventure involving the Botanics Easter Bunny and chocolate.
The mini trail book will be a guide to youngsters finding clues and solving them....
Get down to the Botanics to see the snowdrops
The Scottish Snowdrop Festival begins on 1 February 2017 at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh as well as their gardens at Dawyck and Logan.
There are many varieties of snowdrop to see down at Inverleith where...
Green Tourism award for the Botanics
We all know that the Botanics are great, but they were recently recognised with a Green Tourism Gold Award.
The gardens are more than a pretty place to visit. They are also the centre of research...
Five days notice and now Inverleith House is closed
Only five days ago the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh explained in a fairly terse news release what would happen to its arts space and gallery at Inverleith House :
After considerable consideration the Royal Botanic...
The Botanics’ Cottage Georgian Garden Gala on Monday
There once was a lonely cottage in Leith.... It's hard now to imagine, but from 1763 to the 1820s the Botanics occupied a site at the top of Leith Walk (now Haddington Place). When...
Botanic Cottage now open to the public
The Botanic Cottage has been moved brick by brick to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh from its original site on Leith Walk.
The amazing move and traditional rebuild has resulted in a wonderful new centre...
Restoration of Botanic Cottage given commendation
The Botanic Cottage at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh was nominated for Best Georgian Garden/Landscape at The Georgian Society’s prestigious annual Architectural Awards, before it has even opened its doors.
The Cottage, which was built exactly...
Botanic Lights 2015 – open to the public from today
Botanic Lights returns this year with 22 nights at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), running from 29 October to 22 November. The idea is that you walk around the garden at night and are entertained...
Scotland’s premier Spring Flower Show 2015
THE CALEY SPRING FLOWER SHOW 2015
Put Spring into your Step!
The summer of 2014 was unseasonably long, with a very slow slide into autumn and there we were on All Hallows’ Eve, planting the garlic...
Get down to the Botanics to learn about growing food
Edinburgh’s would-be garden enthusiasts have a perfect excuse to come to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) this month. The Garden is hosting a series of drop-in sessions to encourage visitors to cultivate their...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Art Maker - February. Join the Art Maker Club and make your own masterpieces with artists Tessa Asquith-Lamb and Louise Fraser. For ages 4-12 years. 2-4pm (drop-in), Scottish National Gallery, The Mound. Free and unticketed. Supported...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 26TH JANUARY 2015
Cameo Toddler Time: Toot The Tiny Tug Boat (U). Life on the high seas is a whirl of fun and adventure when you're a little boat with big ideas. Toot works...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Winter Guided Walk: join a Garden Guide for a leisurely afternoon walk round the Garden. Discover stunning seasonal highlights and learn about the history of the Garden and its plants. For ages 14+. 2pm,...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Today there will be two showings of films designed to have you on the edge of your seat in awe rather than fear. Get along to the Festival Theatre to be thrilled by the two...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 19TH JANUARY 2015
Toddler Time: The Hive (U). Screenings designed to introduce young children to the cinema., with 30-minutes shows for pre-school children and their parents/carers. This week join Buzzbee and his friends in...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch! Every year half a million people take part in the Birdwatch weekend; you can carry out your contribution to this survey of bird life anywhere in the UK - you...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Morningside United Kids' Club: two hours of stories, games and crafts. 10am-12 noon today and every Saturday, Morningside United Church, 15 Chamberlain Road. £3 per child. All welcome!
Winter Guided Walk: join a Garden Guide for...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
North Edinburgh Arts Theatre Project: 1d Tenement Opera. A story based on the lives of people who lived in an Edinburgh tenement over two centuries: the tenement eventually became part of Edinburgh Corporation's Slum...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 12TH JANUARY 2015
Timmy Time Programme 15: Timmy Finds Aliens, and other stories. Join Timmy and his friends for three fun adventures in this collection of classic Timmy Time episodes. Toddler Time is a...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Portrait Detectives! Collect your kit, follow clues and solve a mystery from history! For ages 4-12. 2-4pm, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street. Free and unticketed. Supported by the Friends of the National Galleries...
Saturday in Edinburgh – Whats’ On Today
Happy Birthday Elvis! Elvis Presley would have been 80 this month, and Sofi's is hosting a weekend of themed events in his honour. Tonight, a toast to the king and an Elvis sing-song! 7pm, Sofi's...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
Back to 'normal' this week, with not a shred of tinsel in sight (hoorah!) and plenty of events on offer; films, books, art, and music from a very special violin....we may not have spring...
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