memorial
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Remembering Boxer Peter Keenan
The many memorial benches in Glasgow Botanic Gardens show how for many people and families this place holds a deep meaning for them. The benches also provide a welcome place of rest and somewhere to chat with friends. However, outside of direct families relations, the names on the benches seldom give the sitter much information…
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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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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 of our first cohort of garden guides in early 2023. She was a first class colleague who enthusiastically shared with us her detailed knowledge of…