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Fire regimes challenge global theories on landscape degradation
Fire regimes challenge global theories on landscape degradation
Unprecedented levels of landscape degradation, centring on fire, have been making adverse headlines for the mega diverse habitats of Madagascar. Yet, while burn scars from past blazes are certainly a feature of the landscape, research published…
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Scottish heritage body awards £500,000 to restore the historic Palm Houses
Scottish heritage body awards £500,000 to restore the historic Palm Houses
The ongoing restoration of the two A-listed Palm Houses at the heart of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) will shortly receive a much-needed boost, thanks to a £500,000 grant from Historic Environment Scotland (HES). The grant will help…
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Boosting UK-Chile conservation partnerships
Boosting UK-Chile conservation partnerships
A new era for UK-Chile conservation partnerships has been welcomed following a series of visits around England and Scotland, culminating with a gathering at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), revealing a concentration of activities ranging…
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Donations to Botanics’ historic Palm Houses reach £100,000
Donations to Botanics’ historic Palm Houses reach £100,000
A fantastic response from the community has helped the campaign to restore the A-listed Palm Houses at the heart of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), as donations from the public passed £50,000. With private donors pledging to match each…
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Blooming whiffy, New Reekie set to make a show
Blooming whiffy, New Reekie set to make a show
28 July 2024 For two days only this week, a popular star on the capital’s circuit is taking centre stage to entertain and amaze its audiences. A botanical showstopper for nearly a decade, Amorphophallus titanum is preparing to welcome its public to…
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Meet the teams who are saving the Glasshouses
Meet the teams who are saving the Glasshouses
The far-reaching Edinburgh Biomes project includes the restoration of the Garden’s iconic Palm Houses, A-Listed Front Range public Glasshouses and behind-the-scenes science hub of research Glasshouses. It is a once-in-a-generation project for the…
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Impact
Impact
The last five years have been a period of challenge and transition for all of us, characterised by growing awareness of the threats posed by climate change and biodiversity loss, and of the fundamental connections between the natural world and…
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Our new Strategies launched
Our new Strategies launched
Eleventh hour hope for the planet lies in botany without boundaries Joint work, international collaboration and equity are key to addressing environmental sustainability in our time. That is the message from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE),…
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History of the Glasshouses
Glasshouses History
The Palm Houses Edinburgh's two grand old Palm Houses are dramatic landmarks in RBGE's long history of caring for tender plants under glass. The Tropical Palm House The octagonal Palm House is the oldest glasshouse at the Garden, designed and built…
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Self Guided Visits
Self Guided Visits
The Garden is a great place for self-guided learning whether you are a nursery, school, college or university group. To book your visit, please complete our Booking Form.Bookings for self-guided access or art permits must be arranged…