Christmas at the Botanics

Firmly established as unmissable within Scotland’s winter calendar, over a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds will fill the air with festive fun at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Look forward to some time together with friends and…

Christmas at the Botanics Opens

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh lit to spectacular effect by new light trail. Christmas at the Botanics opens today [Friday 23rd November] at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, unveiling a series of spectacular light installations inspired by…

Festive holly conservation moves at the Botanics

In true festive spirit, horticulturists at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) are tending to their holly this December – if not quite decking the halls. Four large and exotic specimens are on the move. Until recently part of utilitarian…

The Botanics named the most visited attraction in Scotland

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has been announced as Scotland’s busiest visitor attraction for 2020. Figures released from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) show the Garden attracted 452,479 visitors during its 350th…

Royal Botanic Gardens delivers very special gift

Christmas has come early for students and staff at Heriot-Watt University - in the form of a conservation gift including Scotland’s rarest tree.The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has donated 21 trees of eight species including the rare…

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Groups are welcome at all four of our Gardens with reduced entry prices, options for catering – including afternoon teas - and guided tours on offer. Details on opening times, group rates and further contact details can be found for each of the…