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Cracking the codes of our flowering plants
Cracking the codes of our flowering plants
Edinburgh-based scientists have been central to new research, published in the leading journal, Nature, revealing for the first time, the true extent of the vast genetic make-up of the world’s flowering plants. Working as part of a global team,…
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Herbarium celebrates milestone achievement
Herbarium celebrates milestone achievement
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s (RBGE) project to digitise its renowned Herbarium collection has reached a significant milestone as it celebrates the digitisation of its one millionth specimen. The digitisation project aims to bridge the gap…
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Experts warn of plant-eating pests causing devastation to gardens across the UK
Experts warn of plant-eating pests causing devastation to gardens across the UK
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has released new information to highlight the importance of conducting plant checks when introducing new plants into gardens to avoid the devastating consequences of the golden root mealybug (Chryseococcus…
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A day in the life of Professor Olwen Grace
A day in the life of Professor Olwen Grace
In the wake of publicity for the digitisation of the millionth specimen in the Herbarium in August, media attention turned to Professor Olwen Grace, Deputy Director of Science (Collections) and Curator of the Herbarium. In her Life With feature for…
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Tree experts united in tackling the devastation of Éowyn
Tree experts united in tackling the devastation of Éowyn
Storm Éowyn clearance work at Dawyck and Benmore received a significant boost last week. The arrival of arboricultural teams from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew bolstered numbers, giving the resident teams at…
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A Royal Visit to Godavari National Botanic Garden
A Royal Visit to Godavari National Botanic Garden
On February 6, 2025, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh went to visit the National Botanical Garden, Godavari, Nepal. The royal couple were in Nepal to celebrate the close ties between the two countries and reinforce their shared interests in youth…
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Plotting a better future for the world’s plants
Plotting a better future for the world’s plants
With over 40 per cent of the world’s plants believed to be in danger of extinction, the opportunity to save fragile habitats is looking brighter, say leading experts who have launched a new conservation roadmap. Their 10-year plan, written with…
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American Friends donates an additional $100k to The Botanics Foundation
American Friends donates an additional $100k to The Botanics Foundation
The Botanics Foundation was delighted to receive a $100,000 gift from the American Friends of the Botanics Foundation who visited the Garden with a number of guests in June as part of their 2025 Scottish Gardens Tour. The American Friends of the…
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£10 million Power of Philanthropy helps save our Palm Houses
£10 million Power of Philanthropy helps save our Palm Houses
Thanks to the transformative power of philanthropy, the historic Palm Houses at the heart of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are entering a new era. Generous gifts from six major charitable organisations, alongside the contributions of thousands…
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Licensing
Licensing
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh welcomes enquiries from potential brand-licensing partners. As we begin to grow our licensing programme, we work with companies who reflect our values and who can draw inspiration from the Garden's collections,…