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Preserved Collections

Three hundred years of biodiversity records and information with which to understand past, present and future

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The Herbarium
- Our collection of around 3 million plant specimens—encompassing half to two-thirds of the world’s flora—supports both our research and that of institutions worldwide.
The Library
- Scotland's national reference collection for specialist botanical and horticultural resources, and one of the nation's largest research libraries.
The Archives Collection
- Our archives document the history of the Garden, as well as the evolution of botanical science and horticulture.

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