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.
Apple Day – Sunday 6th October
Our annual Apple Day! This will be held in the McHattie Room at Saughton Park with, hopefully, some activities taking place outside in the courtyard if the weather is kind.
Come along to see the fantastic display of apples, many of which are Scottish heritage varieties from National Trust for Scotland gardens around the country. There are so many varieties of apples that you just don’t see on supermarket shelves but taste delicious, so come along and find out more about them. Hopefully we will inspire you to grow some apples in your own garden.
This is a free event and is open to all
Members Page
Go to our ‘members only’ page to find details of special offers and membership benefits.
Gift Membership
Why not give a Caley Membership as a gift. It is the ideal present for the gardener in your life.
Gardening with Children
Gardening is a great way to get children outdoors and to develop an interest in nature and the environment. For more advice on gardening with children and some fun activities, click below to go to our Gardening with Children page.
Caley Videos
Check out our video library. Here you will find gardening hints & tips, guided tours and much more.
Grow & Learn in Nature
We are not accepting new registrations for the GLiN awards but existing groups can still access the online resources to help them compete their award.
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.
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.
