Robert Jamieson
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Chair’s report
Trustees of Friends meet each month in the Botanics Offices usually for about an hour and a half when we discuss a packed agenda. In February we finalised plans for
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Chair’s report
The festive season is receding in our memories as we hopefully notice an increase in the length of day and also the improved brightness, at least on some days. The
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Chair’s report
Andrew Sinclair, manager of the Gardens, and the Friends were contacted some months ago by Professor Willsdon from School of Culture & Creative Arts at Glasgow University about the possibility of remembering a colleague Dr John Richards who had sadly passed away. John knew the Gardens well and lived close to the Arboretum which was…
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Chair’s report
What a wonderful autumn we have been enjoying up and down the country this year! Unfortunately and predictably the tranquil peace of your Gardens has been degraded yet again by
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Remembering Elspeth King
It is with shock and sadness that we heard of the sudden and unexpected death of Dr Elspeth King on 1st November 2025. Elspeth was one of the original members
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Chair’s report
As we approach the end of a spectacular summer my thoughts as Chair turn to our AGM. As previously intimated this is on Thursday 15th September at 6.30 pm in
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Chair’s report
The gardens are at their full summer peak at present and reflect the first class work and dedication of the staff. Countless members of the public have voted with their
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Chair’s report
Staff have been very busy planting out the formal bedding in front of the Kibble over the last week. The forecast with a mixture of sun and rain should help
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2024 CPH Graduates
The Friends would like to congratulate the most recent cohort of CPH graduates on completing their certification! Well done to all and a big THANK YOU to our instructors on