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Algae

Algae

Algae is the term used for a large polyphyletic group of photosynthetic organisms. They are primarily aquatic (marine and freshwater), but can also be terrestrial. The algae collection has been built up over the last 200 years, with the earliest…

Fungi

Fungi

Fungi are an essential part of many ecosystems. The diversity of fungi is only partly understood, and many new species are yet to be discovered. Most fungi are microscopic and hard to detect, but others intermittently produce fruiting bodies –…

Lichens

Lichens

Lichens are very diverse; there are c. 20,000 to 30,000 species globally. They are ecologically important; they break down rocks forming stable soils, and they fix nitrogen from the atmosphere making it available for plant growth. Scotland is home…

RBGE Diploma in Garden History

RBGE Diploma in Garden History

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) Diploma in Garden History is perfect for anyone interested in the history of British gardens. This course combines a blend of flexible online learning in your own time, with attended study days here at…

Secondary Science Summer School

Secondary Science Summer School

Explore the world of plants like never before.  Join Team Botanics for a week of discovery as you explore behind the scenes at our research facilities in the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Spark your curiosity about the world of plants and…

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This Privacy Notice explains how and why we collect, use and store your personal data, and sets out the rights you have under data protection law. Our aim is to ensure you remain informed, confident and in control of the information we hold about…

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A Green View at Logan Botanic Garden

Green Logan

Conservatory In 2014 a Victorian-styled conservatory was built. It was the first public glasshouse in the UK to be entirely heated by green energy sources. The Conservatory, which is also Logan’s first public glasshouse, generates its own…