Tag: botanic

Greenspaces conference to take root in Dundee

Business

Douglas Simpson - June 21, 2024

THE relationship between cityscapes and so-called “urban forests” is to receive a root and branch review as part of a major conference hosted by...

Mexican plant sleeps for 21 years then bursts through roof

News

Deadline News Journalist - August 25, 2016

A GIANT Mexican plant which lay dormant for two decades has suddenly sprouted a 6ft flower straight through the roof of one of Scotland's...

World-famous botanic garden needs safety spending worth £40m

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - February 18, 2016

SCOTLAND’S most famous botanic garden needs £40m to save its glasshouses - before panels dislodge and crash to the ground. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh...

Centrepiece staircase at Botanics closed due to damage

Deadline News Journalist - February 2, 2010

By Cara Sulieman BOSSES at the cash-strapped Royal Botanic Gardens (RBGE) face a hefty bill after the centrepiece staircase of their new £15m building started...

Scottish Zoo Enjoys Bumper Easter Weekend

Deadline News Journalist - April 14, 2009

By Cara Sulieman THE credit crunch has helped the nation's favourite animal park celebrate a bumper Easter weekend as stay at home Scots flocked to...