Posts Tagged ‘Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh’
‘Lord of the Rings’ wych elm plays a role in saving its species
An ancient elm tree that has stood alone in the far reaches of Glen Affric for hundreds of years is now the guardian over a new generation of its species. The wych elm – known as the Last Ent of Affric in homage to the tree-shepherds from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings story – has…
Read MoreCHRISTMAS AT THE BOTANICS: IT’S ALL LIGHT ON THE NIGHT
Christmas at the Botanics has opened to the public at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, featuring new installations and a reimagined route inspired by the magical world of plants. The annual light show is a calendar highlight for Edinburgh residents and tourists alike, and this year the illuminated trail is bigger and brighter than ever…
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