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Edinburgh & Lothians Group
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 . 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 | | March | | Tue 10-Mar-26 | 7.30 pm | GMT | Meet | Edinburgh | The Japanese Garden at Cowden - Nicola Dibley; plus AGM | | | April | | Sat 11-Apr-26 | 10.30am | BST | Show | Edinburgh | Edinburgh & the Lothians show | |
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. Details on how to join the online meeting will be available nearer to the date.
| Date | Time | | Type | Organiser | Details | Notes | | January | | Thu 8-Jan-26 | 7.30pm | GMT | Talk(O) | SRGC | A life of plants, people and gardens (including Roscoeas!) - Colin Crosbie | ZOOM | | February | | 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 |
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SRGC & RBGE: Talks & Tours The Diversity of European Alpines Conference Room, Science Building, 20a Inverleith Row,
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Saturday 21st November 2026, 10am – 3.30 pm All welcome. Free admission
Over the past three years the SRGC and RBGE have sponsored a series of free, popular talks with a focus on alpine plants together with an opportunity of guided tours of the garden. This year we are delighted to announce that we will again be holding the event which will feature three talks from noted authorities focusing on the diversity of European Alpines plus a guided tour of the rock and alpine gardens.
Programme
10 am The Mountain Flowers of Britain In a richly illustrated talk, Alan Walker, a professional scientist and writer who has published a number of identification guides, discusses the remarkable strategies and adaptations that enable Britain’s upland plants to survive in the harsh conditions of mountain environments.
11 am The Flora of the Caucasus: a personal selection Michael Almond presents a personal exploration of the extraordinary plant diversity of the Caucasus, the transcontinental region between the Black and Caspian seas. Alongside its flora he shares, with his characteristic erudition, the rich history and culture of this fascinating crossroads between Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
12 pm Garden Tours A not-to-be-missed opportunity to be guided by John Mitchell and Scott Cook, two of the most knowledgeable and respected professional horticulturalists in the UK. There may also be the prospect of a sneak peek behind the scenes at the propagation area.
2 pm Plants of the Dolomites Cliff Booker is a popular and well-travelled lecturer, photographer, writer, and leader of botanical mountain walks. In this talk he guides us through the splendid, diverse plants and habitats of the Dolomites, the famous limestone range in north-eastern Italy.
3.20 pm Review & Close
Notes: This free event is open to all. Coffee/tea will be available all day for a small donation. Please feel free to bring a packed lunch: RBGE’s Gateway Café, Terrace Café and East Gate Coffee Bar will be open but are some distance from the Science buildings. Inverleith Row is to the east of the Garden and is served by bus routes 8, 9, 23 and 27 from the City Centre and there is plenty of on-street car parking. The Science buildings are fully accessible to visitors.
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