Blue Lotus: Summer (Dance Ihayami)
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 16 — Sun 18 Aug 2013
Combining contemporary and classical Indian dance, classical music composed by Ash Madni and elements of audience participation, Blue Lotus: Summer explores the connection between Indian dance and the natural environment.
Foody Fun
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 17 — Sun 18 Aug 2013
Join staff from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health and have some fun with food! Enjoy games and crafts and play food detective by putting your senses to the test. Suitable for all ages.
People’s Postcode Edible Garden Tours
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 18 Aug 2013
Visit the Edible Gardening Project polytunnel, fruit area and vegetable plots for advice and inspiration. Free tours available at 12 noon, limited spaces so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Meet at visitor reception in the John Hope Gateway.
About Circus (Albert & Friends Instant Circus)
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 18 — Mon 26 Aug 2013
Celebrating its 30th anniversary and 18 years at the Fringe, see London’s Premier Youth Circus in the fun-filled story of this incredible journey. Family entertainment at its best.
Visit the Edible Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 19 Aug 2013
Our volunteers and community gardener will be working in the demonstration garden in the afternoon. Drop by to observe the team at work and get advice about growing your own edible garden. Perfect for beginners.
Edible Gardening – Seasonal Advice Weekly Drop In
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 20 Aug 2013
Fancy growing your own vegetables but don’t know where to start? Pop in for seasonal gardening advice from our friendly team.
Make a Wind Chime
Logan Botanic Garden Thurs 22 Aug 2013
Create your own wind chime using the shells from locally caught scallops to hang in the garden, or window, in this drop-in-event. Some adult supervision/assistance will be needed if the children are very young as they will need to use a small craft drill.
Roar, Soar and Explore!
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 24 — Sun 25 Aug 2013
Go wild in the Year of Natural Scotland - discover the amazing wildlife you can see across the country. We'll have lots wildlife themed activities for all the family.
Logan Plant Fair
Logan Botanic Garden Sun 25 Aug 2013
Logan hosts a plant fair of Dumfries and Galloway’s finest gardens and nurseries. A great opportunity to purchase unusual plants that are rarely available to the public. Why not make a day of it and make a combined visit to the Garden and Plant Fair!
Visit the Edible Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 26 Aug 2013
Our volunteers and community gardener will be working in the demonstration garden in the afternoon. Drop by to observe the team at work and get advice about growing your own edible garden. Perfect for beginners.