Have your say on the future of the Royal Botanic Gardens!
Consultation session today at Pilton Community Health Project, Boswall Parkway, from 2pm – 4pm.
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NEA’s young gardeners to visit Botanics
Our Youth Garden Club is going on a trip to the Botanics on Thursday, 25 July, 12noon – 4pm. We’ll be having a tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh‘s Glasshouses, visiting the wormery and having a picnic lunch.
Suitable for young people 8 – 12 years old; Free to attend but advance registration required.
We only have got a few spots on this trip so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Adult Education courses at The Botanics
Our 2019/20 Adult Education Programme is out now!
Whether you want to brush up on your art; heal with herbs; develop your photography skills or simply enjoy the peace that being in the Garden can bring, with over 100 courses running this year there is sure to be something for everyone.
View the full programme here:
Visitor attractions: London tops but Scotland outperforms rest of UK
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) announced its members’ visitor figures for 2018 today. There’s been an average increase of 8.68% on 2017 visits to UK attractions, while attractions in Scotland saw the biggest increase of 19.07%. Overall 138, 823, 297 visits were made to the top 249 ALVA sites in the UK. Continue reading Visitor attractions: London tops but Scotland outperforms rest of UK
Burns Night at The Botanics
We hae meat and we can eat! Celebrate Burns in style at the Botanics
If you need an excuse to end Dry January early, then Burns Night has arrived just in time! Toast Scotland’s national Bard with an evening of Scottish fare, music and dancing at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Join the Botanics and events partner Sodexo on Friday 25th January 2019, for a night filled with traditional festivities in the venue’s picturesque Gateway Restaurant. Kicking off at 7.30pm, the evening will begin in true Burns spirit with a hot toddy on arrival.
As guests settle in, the Selkirk Grace will be recited, followed by a special three-course Burns Night supper created by Sodexo’s talented team of chefs, kicking off with a warming Scotch broth.
This is followed by the undeniable jewel in the crown of any Burns supper, the haggis. Even Burns himself described it as the “great chieftan o’ the puddin’ race”. Made by Hornigs, the haggis will be accompanied with the classic sides of neeps, tatties and a whisky and chive sauce. However, before guests tuck in, it must be toasted.
In keeping with the long-held tradition, the celebration will begin with the procession of the centrepiece haggis, its address by the Reel Time Piper and finally, its surrender to the plunging dagger blade of the dirk.
To round off the delicious meal on a sweet note, guests will be served Scottish cranachan made with raspberries, cream and toasted oats. This will be followed by live music to play the guests into the small hours with a contemporary twist on traditional music and ceilidh dancing – the perfect end to the feast.
Fraser Sharp, General Manager for Sodexo at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, said: “Every year, Scotland celebrates Burns Night making it the perfect excuse to bring people together, drink a whisky and share a great meal. So, if you are looking for a unique venue to celebrate Robert Burns’ 260th birthday, why not join us as we pay a lively and joyous tribute to the life and work of our national Bard.”
Tickets cost £45 and are available to book by calling 0131 552 1974.
For more information, please visit www.atthebotanics.co.uk
Kickstart your 2019 fitness goals with the Botanics Bootcamp
Get into shape this New Year at the Botanics Bootcamp breakfast event with Sodexo. A high intensity eight-week course located in the stunning surrounds of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, the 60 minute action packed fitness bootcamp will take place every Saturday throughout January and February. Continue reading Kickstart your 2019 fitness goals with the Botanics Bootcamp
TODAY: Dads Rock Father’s Day Family takeover at The Botanics
There are so many things you can do with your children that can cost a lot of money, and research shows us that above all else our children want more time with us (write DADS ROCK). Continue reading TODAY: Dads Rock Father’s Day Family takeover at The Botanics
See Germinator exhibition at the Botanics
Come and see this amazing work by North Edinburgh children at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
EXHIBITION OPENING: SUNDAY 24 JUNE: 2 – 5PM
John Hope Gateway
Afterwards, from 25 JUNE – 5 JULY: 10AM -5.45PM
Bumblebee training!
EDINBURGH SHORELINE PROJECT
Bumblebee Training
Boardwalk Beach Club, Marine Drive
Friday 20 April 10am – 2pm Continue reading Bumblebee training!
Launching Edinburgh’s Shoreline regeneration, naturally
Schools, community groups and individuals who care about the local environment and heritage are being invited to join together and regenerate natural habitats along Edinburgh’s 27km coastline from Port Edgar to Joppa. By connecting with scientists and conservationists in the new Shoreline project everyone who lives, works or plays in the area will have the chance to celebrate the area’s relationship with the sea and the plants and animals to be found along the coast. Continue reading Launching Edinburgh’s Shoreline regeneration, naturally