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Scotland's Premier Garden
Discover the wonders of the plant kingdom in seventy acres of tranquility, at Scotland’s National Botanic Garden. Enjoy this unique collection, from the tender and exotic in the Glasshouse Experience, the world famous plantings in the Rock Garden to the serenity of the Chinese Hillside.
Just 1 mile from the City Centre, this beautiful oasis has spectacular views of the Edinburgh skyline as well as a popular programme of events, exhibitions and Guided Tours (April–September). With delicious refreshments at The Terrace Café, great gifts and plants at The Botanics Shop and unsurpassable surroundings, we know you’ll be back!
Directions:
Off the A902, one mile north of the city centre[entrances off Inverleith Row [East Gate] and Arboretum Place [West Gate].
One of the National Botanic Gardens of Scotland
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
20A Inverleith Row
Edinburgh EH3 5LR
Entrances off Inverleith Row [East Gate]
and Arboretum Place [West Gate.
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TEL - 0131 552 7171
FAX - 0131 248 2901 |
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1 March–6 April
Images from the Garden 5
10am–4.30pm (Mon–Fri), 12noon–4.30pm (Sat–Sun), Exhibition Hall, free.
Now in its fifth year, this exhibition features outstanding creative work by students on the RBGE adult education classes. From botanical art to photography and craft works, many pieces have been inspired by the Garden. Some work will be for sale.
29 & 30 March
Spring Flower Show
11am–5pm, Caledonian Hall, £1.50, (students and children free).
Held at the Garden for the fourth year running, the 2003 Spring Flower Show is a chance to celebrate the achievements of over 60 amateur gardeners. Organised by the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society. Further information from David C Sinclair, tel. 01506 844107 or email davidcs@blueyonder.co.uk
Sunday 30 March
Alpine Trough Demonstrations
12noon–3pm, Plant Sales Centre, free.
Demonstrations on planting up alpine troughs, plus advice from our Horticultural Supervisor on the general care of alpine plants.
5 April–25 May
John Hutton Balfour's Botanical Teaching Diagrams (1840-1879)
10am–5.30pm (closed Tuesdays), Inverleith House, free.
In the archives of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is an extraordinary collection of 19th century botanical teaching diagrams. This spring, a small selection goes on display for only the second time, as part of this year's Edinburgh International Science Festival programme at the Garden.
11-20 April
Edinburgh International Science Festival
10am–5pm, various Garden locations, free.
Ten days of hands-on science and fun for all ages. Free events, exhibitions and activities every day, plus the latest science shows and workshops. For full details, visit our website at www.rbge.org.uk or tel. 0131 248 2937.
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