What We Do
Today, we number over 300 strong. Our aims are simple, to serve as an opportunity for friendship, fund-raising, and learning. We are a registered Scottish Charity. (Reg No SC 004350) and our primary purpose is to aid the upkeep and development of the Garden.
In recent years we have also funded bursaries for a variety of Horticultural Trainee programmes.
We recently funded the purchase of IrisBG, a modern database for the Garden’s living collection, and a large number of Meconopsis.
After a generous bequest from a Friend in 2020 and another in 2023, we are hoping to work with other partners to develop a new outside covered space in the Garden to facilitate learning and for all to enjoy.
At the start of the University academic year we hold a houseplant giveaway in the Garden, to freshers in the School of Biological Sciences.
This is to help them make their accommodation feel more like home and to introduce them to the Garden and the Friends.
Please see the Events section to view our programme of activities and Membership Benefits to see what else we offer to Friends.
