Introduction to Botanical Art
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 8 — Fri 12 July 2013
This intensive course is aimed at anyone new to botanical painting or watercolour and consists of a mixture of structured and individual tuition, demonstrations and exercises designed to build up knowledge and experience quickly.
Visit the Edible Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 8 July 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.
Wildlife Detective Weekend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 13 — Sun 14 July 2013
Meet real life wildlife detectives - find out how you can help protect Scottish wildlife, including our family of Botanics sparrowhawks. Take part in a range of activities for all the family. There will also be talks on protecting wildlife (sign up at the event).
Mostly West: Franz West and Artist Collaborations
Inverleith House, Edinburgh Sat 13 July — Sun 22 Sept 2013
The first exhibition by the great Austrian artist Franz West (1947-2012) of works made in collaboration with other leading visual artists, including Douglas Gordon, Marina Faust, Mike Kelley, Sarah Lucas, Albert Oehlen, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Rudolf Polanszky, Andreas Reiter Raabe, Anselm Reyle, Rudolf Stingel and Heimo Zobernig.
RBGE Certificate in Botanical Illustration (Summer School) *ILA
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 15 — Fri 26 July 2013
The RBGE Certificate in Botanical Illustration delivered by the expert tutors at RBGE. The course provides an Introduction to the basic skills of drawing and painting needed to record plants.
Visit the Edible Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 15 July 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.
Members' Visit to Country Gardens - Corbet Tower and Antons Hill
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 16 July 2013
A day trip to Roxburghshire and Berwickshire visiting gardens at Corbet Tower, Morebattle and two contrasting gardens at Antons Hill near Coldstream.
In the Steps of George Forrest
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 17 July 2013
The official launch of the Members' Tour to Yunnan, China.
Bumblebee Ball
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 20 — Sun 21 July 2013
Bumblebees are familiar visitors to our gardens, so come along to find out more about these fascinating creatures. Staff from Bumblebee Conservation Trust will be there to lead short guided walks (approx. 45 minutes each) and answer your questions about bumblebees.
The World of Palms
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 20 July — Sun 20 Oct 2013
Showcasing the current state of knowledge concerning the biodiversity of the spectacular palm family, this exhibition takes you on a journey through the discovery, collection, study, display and uses of palms.