Listing - Botanics, Outdoor Events
A Botanical Tardis
The Doctor isn’t the only one who can time travel! Join us on a journey through millions of years, to meet some of the fascinating plants that tell the story of evolution. (And look out for Dinosaur footprints!)
7 April, 12 Noon (90 minutes)
Age 12+
Book in Advance. Meet at East Gate, Inverleith Row. Advanced booking only. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Flowers by Night
Explore the world of the Botanics, both outside and in the Glasshouses, from dusk to dark. Sharpen your animal senses, as you discover the crepuscular secrets of life in the twilight zone.
9 to 11 April, 8.30pm (90 minutes)
Age 12+
Book in Advance. Meet at 20A Inverleith Row. Advanced booking only. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Garden Crew
Your chance to be part of the garden’s horticulture team for half a day. Plant your own bed in the garden, then return all summer to watch it grow!
11 & 12 April, 11am (2.5 hours)
Age 8+
Book in Advance. Meet at Exhibition Hall. Parental Consent form required!
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Masters of the Sky
Have a really close encounter with Scotland's amazing birds of prey. Flights at 2pm and 4pm, handling in between.
11 April, 1pm (Flights at 2pm & 4pm) (Drop in)
All ages
1pm - 4:30pm. Just turn up on the day.
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Saving The World's Flora
This tour of the Glasshouses will show you some of the most threatened plants and how the Botanics are working to save some of the most endangered plants and flora threatened by modern life.
12 April, 12 Noon (90 minutes)
Age 12+
Book in Advance. Meet at Temperate Palm House.
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Scottish Trees Trail
Come and meet some of our wonderful native trees, discover what we've used them for through the ages and some of the folklore surrounding them.
11 April, 4pm (1 hour)
Age 5+
Sign up on the day. Meet at Exhibition Hall. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Songs @ Sunrise
Enjoy the music of the RBGE dawn chorus and hone your bird identification skills with an RSPB expert, plus some unusual and scented plants and trees. You bring binoculars and we provide breakfast!
7 & 8 April, 6.30am (2 hours)
Age 12+
Book in Advance. Meet at East Gate, Inverleith Row. Advanced booking only. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Thank Goodness for Linnaeus!
Linnaeus was the Swedish botanist who gave us the now worldwide system for naming plants and animals. This tour celebrates the 300th anniversary of his birth and highlights his important connection with the Botanics.
10 April, 12 Noon (90 minutes)
Age 12+
Book in Advance. Meet at East Gate, Inverleith Row. Advanced booking only. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Outdoor Events
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