Sea Change (Exhibition)
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 8 Nov 2013 — Sun 26 Jan 2014
Showcasing work resulting from Cape Farewell's Sea Change project around Scotland's Western and Northern isles, this exhibition combines films, glass, textiles, printmaking and multimedia works.
Winter Guided Walks
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 13 Nov — Fri 13 Dec 2013
Join one of the Botanics' expert Garden Guides on Wednesday or Friday for a winter walk through our magnificent Glasshouses.
Meet Santa at the Botanics
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Fri 13 — Tues 24 Dec 2013
This December, Santa is coming to the Botanics. Join him and his audience in the Garden's enchanting grotto for some traditional festive story-telling. Each child will have the chance to meet Santa and they will also receive a small gift.
Festive Plants
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 14 — Sun 15 Dec 2013
See a display of the plants associated with Christmas from around the world. Make your own Christmas decoration to take home and test your knowledge about the parts of plants that give us a range of familiar Christmas spices.
Talking Trees Storytelling
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 15 Dec 2013
Let the Botanics’ own volunteer storytellers grow your imaginations with their tales from around the world.
Visit the Edible Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 16 Dec 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.
Making Christmas Decorations
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 21 — Sun 22 Dec 2013
Drop in and make decorations for the festive table, including christmas crackers and yule logs.
Orchids: Bizzare or Beautiful - Kerry Walter
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 9 Jan 2014
Dr Kerry Walter will describe what makes orchids different from other plants; why there has been interest in this group of plants as far back as the ancient Greeks and Chinese; and he will share some intriguing pollination stories, including the part played by very specific floral odours.
Trainings in Mindfulness
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 11 Jan 2014
This course is designed for those who have an interest in working with their mind in a clear and relaxed way.
Beginning Botanical Illustration (Monday mornings)
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Mon 13 Jan — Mon 24 Mar 2014
This class introduces students to techniques in botanical painting.