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Secret identity of a renowned Sabal revealed
Secret identity of a renowned Sabal revealed
A much-loved palm, nurtured over two centuries at one of the world’s leading plant science and conservation institutes, has been unveiled as a botanical enigma. Nearly a year after it was felled at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), experts…
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Plants and prejudice pondered through powerful art
Plants and prejudice pondered through powerful art
The strange story of an enigmatic palm, misunderstood for more than 200 years, celebrated by a living wake, and finally accepted for what it was, stands at the core of a new art exhibition in Inverleith House Gallery at the Royal Botanic Garden…
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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…
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Environmental Policy
Environmental Policy
Statement As a leading centre for biodiversity research, horticulture, conservation and education, and a major visitor attraction, RBGE is committed to improving its environmental performance as part of a wider commitment to sustainability. We are…
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Our Strategy 2021-2026
Our Strategy 2021-2026
Our world is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis to which an urgent response is needed. At the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, scientists, horticulturists and educators are working as part of an international network to protect species…
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Racial Justice Report
Racial Justice Report
Achieving meaningful change The Black Lives Matter protests of summer 2020 led to heightened awareness of the colonial origins of European heritage organisations including botanic gardens. In response, and as part of broader commitments to racial…
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Modern Slavery Statement
Modern Slavery Statement
Introduction Modern slavery is an umbrella term encompassing slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. In Scotland, the legal definition of these offences is set out in the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland)…
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Data Protection Policy
Data Protection Policy
Policy Statement RBGE collects and uses information about people, including: Staff, volunteers and applicants for jobs and voluntary posts Supporters, visitors, donors, and enquirers Students and researchers This personal information will be…
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What we do
What we do
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh delivers world-leading plant science, conservation and education programmes. Our mission is 'to explore, conserve and explain the world of plants'. All life is dependent on plants and fungi. Recent estimates…
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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…