Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh | News

John Hope Gateway viewing chalet now open

Ida Maspero — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:32:56 +0100

Visitors are now able to view and follow the progress of the new John Hope Gateway from a specially constructed viewing chalet close to the main construction site.

Dawyck reports record visitor numbers

Ida Maspero — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:04:16 +0100

Visitor numbers at Dawyck Botanic Garden in the Scottish Borders have broken all records despite the credit crunch and fall in tourists from overseas.

Hard Rain hits Logan Botanic Garden

Ida Maspero — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:05:00 +0100

"An extraordinary exhibition" ~ The Herald

Hard Rain, the exceptional and inspirational outdoor photographic exhibition which is rolling out to rave reviews around the world, has arrived at Logan Botanic Garden near Stranraer in Dumfries & Galloway.

More time to see Dialogues of Wind and Bamboo

Ida Maspero — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:57:04 +0100

The run of the two-part soundscape installation Dialogues of Wind and Bamboo has been extended for two weeks, so visitors have until 13 July to experience this celebration of the versatile bamboo.

Adult Education Open Evening, 20 August

Charlotte Zammit — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:04:43 +0100

Come along to the Botanics on Wednesday 20 August to find out about the amazing variety of courses on offer at our Adult Education Open Evening.

RBGE publishes its first environmental report

Ida Maspero — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:01:21 +0100

RBGE has just published its first full-length environmental report.

Festival fun at the Botanics

Charlotte Zammit — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:09:23 +0100

A varied programme of events will keep all ages entertained at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh during this year's Fringe Festival.

Shakespeare's Globe will bring their touring production to the Botanics for the first time with outdoor performances of the well-known tragedy