If you're residing in or visiting Edinburgh and the Lothians, we warmly invite you to join us at one of our events. You'll be made most welcome whether an alpine plant specialist, a seasoned gardener or just someone with a casual interest in plants.
For any inquiries, feel free to contact Frazer Henderson, our convenor, at 01501 762972 or via email at Frazerhenderson1@hotmail.com.
Our in-person meetings take place in the Conference Room at The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, located at 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR. Be sure to check the calendar below for specific details. In addition to these meetings, we also host Zoom sessions, garden visits, an annual day-long conference each November, and two Club shows in Edinburgh and Livingston.
Details of the current events programme are here:
Date
Time
Type
Organiser
Details
Notes
January
Tue 14-Jan-25
7.30 pm
GMT
Talk(O)
Edinburgh
A Zoom meeting for the dark winter night
February
Tue 11-Feb-25
7.30 pm
GMT
Meet
Edinburgh
The magic behind plant propagation - Richard Moore
March
Tue 11-Mar-25
7.30 pm
GMT
Meet
Edinburgh
The Bernese Oberland - Jim Jermyn
April
Sat 5-Apr-25
10.30am
BST
Show
Edinburgh
Edinburgh & the Lothians show. Note NEW VENUE
Tue 8-Apr-25
7.30 pm
BST
Meet
Edinburgh
Kyrgyzstan 2024 - Aaron Marshall
Future 2025 Events
Sat 16-Aug-25
4pm
BST
Meet
Edinburgh
Saughton Gardens: guided tour
Autumn & winter 2025-6: Celebrating Scotland's rock gardeners and gardens
Everyone is invited to enjoy a series of talks on Zoom to brighten the dark days.
Date
Time
Type
Organiser
Details
Notes
Future 2025 Events
Thu 6-Nov-25
7.30pm
GMT
Talk(O)
SRGC
Branklyn Garden, past, present and future - Jim Jermyn
ZOOM
Thu 4-Dec-25
7.30pm
GMT
Talk(O)
SRGC
Scotland's showiest alpines - looking at plants at our shows - Stan da Prato
ZOOM
Future 2026 Events
Thu 8-Jan-26
7.30pm
GMT
Talk(O)
SRGC
A life of plants, people and gardens (including Roscoeas!) - Colin Crosbie
ZOOM
Thu 5-Feb-26
7.30pm
GMT
Talk(O)
SRGC
Nature - Gardener's tutor II - how observing plants in the wild can guide growing them at home - Ian Young
ZOOM
Guided tour of Saughton Gardens, Edinburgh
4pm, Saturday, 16th August 2025
We are pleased to announce that, in response to many requests, we have arranged a guided tour of Saughton Gardens in Edinburgh. Mark your calendars for 4pm on 16 August, where we will gather at the Ford's Road carpark to meet our knowledgeable guide, Colin Aitchison. This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your friends to explore the delights and fascinating history of the Gardens. Please note: there is no charge for the tour.
Getting to the Gardens is easy, thanks to the excellent Lothian bus service and the convenient cycle network. Plus, there’s free public car parking available. For more information on access, check out the details here. There's a bistro café for a refreshing drink or a snack, and you can find public conveniences located within the Gardens. We do hope you will join us for what promises to be an enriching and enjoyable experience.
The Gardens have been extensively renovated in recent years and we will be able to view the new alpine area, the elegant formal rose garden, the enlightening physic garden, the splendid long borders and the historic walled garden. We'll also visit the Italianate sunken garden as well as the impressive demonstration garden sponsored by the 'Caley'. Additionally, there are glasshouses and various historic structures such as the Bandstand which adorn the wider park.
We are grateful to the Caley and the Friends of Saughton Park for hosting this guided tour. If you have any queries please email Frazerhenderson1@hotmail.com.
