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Scotland’s National Horticultural & Gardening Society
The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society has a long and impressive history. Established in 1809 by a group of seventeen Edinburgh worthies for ‘the encouragement and improvement of the best fruit, the most choice flowers and the most useful culinary vegetables‘, the Society has continued to promote all aspects of Scottish horticulture. Current members of the Society, many of whom are experts in their field, share a common interest in gardening and horticulture.
As a registered Scottish Charity, the Society seeks to promote, encourage and support a wide range of horticultural and gardening interests, including a range of educational projects.
Whilst we cherish our history, the Society strives to maintain a modern outlook, helping to promote horticulture to the next generation of gardeners and horticulturists.
Get involved!
Donate to the Caley Glasshouse Fund
We are raising funds to build a glasshouse at Saughton Park to be used as an educational resource for courses (open to all) and a space to produce plants in, whatever the weather. Work is now well under way but we are still fundraising in order to equip the space and make it accessible to everyone. Next time you are in the park, stop by and have a look.
Members Page
Go to our members only page to find details of special offers, membership benefits and the recordings of our Winter talks.
Gift Membership
Why not give a Caley Membership as a gift. It is the ideal present for the gardener in your life.
The Edible Garden Workshops
The Caley are running a series of workshops aimed at the growing of edible plants.
Saughton Park Bandstand
Saughton Park
The Caley now has a home within Saughton Park in Edinburgh. We have an office, teaching garden, demonstration garden and maintain a number of areas within the walled garden, including the fabulous Winter Border.
Gardening with Children
Gardening is a great way to get children outdoors and to develop an interest in nature and the environment. Growing and picking their own fruit and veg is a great way to encourage children to eat more of them. For more advice on gardening with children and some fun activities, click below to go to our Gardening with Children page.
Grow & Learn Awards
The Caley’s flagship award, recognising individual progress and achievement, in horticulture. Our awards are inclusive, individualised and offer life skills based education for all.
Contact growandlearn@rchs.co.uk to find out more.
Logan Botanic Garden
Caley Recommendations
Looking for gardens to visit? The nurseries recommended by the Members of the Society? Or the plants recommended for Scottish gardens?
Gardening Hints & Tips
Visit this page for a mix of useful information, how to guides, useful books and website links.
Spring Bulb Show
The Caley holds an annual Spring Bulb Show. Our 2024 show has just finished but there is still a lot of information available. Just click the button below.
Caley Videos
Check out our video library. Here you will find gardening hints & tips, guided tours and much more.
Virtual Flowers Shows
All of the shows can be viewed on our Virtual Flower Show page. Thank you to our fantastic video editor, Pam Whittle, for all of her hard work.
