Our short courses offer an introduction to the fascinating history and contemporary practice of herbal medicine. We also offer an RBGE Diploma in Herbology. Each of the individual programmes of study affords a unique opportunity to learn about the healing properties of herbs, create wonderful therapeutic remedies and explore behind the scenes of Edinburgh's oldest physic garden.
We offer a number of 10-week short courses:-
- The Art of Herbs
- Herbs for Healing
- Natural Herbal Beauty
- Medicine from Trees
- Herbs of the Highlands
- Foundation to the RBGE Diploma in Herbology
Details of these courses can be found in our current Continuing Education and Professional Course prospectus and in our forthcoming horticulture courses & workshops listings below.
Forthcoming horticulture courses & workshops
Amazonian Traditional Indigenous Medicine
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 17 Jan — Thurs 14 Mar 2013
This 8 week course aims to look at traditional medicine managed by wise people in tribes principally in Amazonia, Colombia, Peru, Brazil and Ecuador.
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture (Distance Learning) *ILA
Fri 1 Mar 2013 — Mon 30 June 2014
This internationally recognised qualification provides a broad-based understanding of horticultural techniques and plant biology.
Digital Plant Photography II
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 23 Mar 2013
A one-day advanced course, suitable for those who have attended Digital Plant Photography I or who have experience of using a high-end digital camera. The course will look at how to use the features of these cameras to get the best quality photographs.
