Why Join
The Caley is Scotland’s national horticultural and gardening society actively supporting and promoting horticulture and gardening in Scotland.
In 1809 the founding members of the society shared a common goal to encourage everyone to grow, sharing learning and expertise about ‘the best fruits, the best flowers and the most useful vegetables to grow in Scotland’.
The Society continues to bring together people who share a common interest – horticulture and gardening in Scotland.
We support all aspects of horticulture and gardening often working in partnership with others to reach as wide an audience as possible.
Charitable aims:
To inspire, encourage and improve the science, art and practice of horticulture in all its branches. To advance education in gardening and horticulture for the public benefit, the environment and sustainability
Benefits
- Twice monthly free Winter Lecture Series from October to March with expert guest lecturers and an opportunity to meet fellow Caley members
- Regular newsletters and a copy of The Caledonian Gardener
- Shows – entering and/or volunteering
- Day Visits to gardens and other places of horticultural interest
- Access to the Demonstration Allotment in Edinburgh which showcases good practice as well as offering volunteering opportunities to members.
- Volunteer gardening at Saughton Park, helping us to maintain the Caley’s designated areas as well as supporting the Council garden team when needed.
- Supporting Caley educational programmes
- Demonstrations & Workshops by experts on various aspects of horticulture.
- Plant Advice from fellow Caley members.
- Annual Awards Ceremony in recognition of the achievements of professional horticulturalists, nurserymen, gardeners and amateur gardeners.
Volunteering
We have many opportunities for members to volunteer. We have regular volunteering days at our Saughton Park base – currently Monday and Friday mornings. As well as the teaching garden, The Caley working glasshouse, the demonstration garden, the Winter Border and the long walled border we also help to maintain other areas. There are always opportunities for members to become involved at Saughton Park. Perhaps take part in a ‘Dig Day’ or help out at a plant sale.
There are also opportunities to volunteer at the many events that we attend such as the Scone Palace Garden Fair. Keep an eye out for email updates about these opportunities.
You could volunteer at the Caley Demonstration Allotment (Thursdays),
All opportunities will feature in the monthly e-Newsletter, in the Blog and will be sent out by email. If you want to find out more, contact: administrator@rchs.co.uk.
Promotions
Exclusive member-only discounts are often offered by Caley supporters. Some will be regular discount offers, others time-limited special offers. To find out more, log-in to the ‘Members Area’ of the website. All of our offers are listed there. If you do not have log-in details, contact administrator@rchs.co.uk.
Join today
By becoming a member of the Society you will be supporting gardening and horticulture in Scotland.
New members are always welcome: from professionals, amateurs, horticulturists, gardeners or anyone with a general interest in plants, join us and meet with like-minded folk.
Membership for an individual for one year costs less than the same cost of buying one cup of coffee a month! We believe this represents good value for money and allows the society to continue to make a positive contribution to horticulture and gardening in Scotland.
Please do not complete the application form if you are renewing your membership. Please contact membership@rchs.co.uk for alternative ways to pay for your renewal.
Membership
Category |
Price |
|---|---|
Under 18 |
£13 |
Individual |
£34 |
Family |
£43 |
Student |
£15 |
Gift membership
This is the ideal gift for the gardener in your life. A one-year subscription for an individual costs only £34. Buy today and give a gift that will last all year!
Click on the button below to be taken to the online application form.
Corporate Membership
Please contact us to find out more about Corporate Membership.
membership@rchs.co.uk
