Events
Pteridomania – the Renaissance
Marking the opening of the restored Victorian Fernery in Benmore Botanic Garden, this exhibition sets a remarkable building in the context of the fascinating world of ferns from Victorian pteridomania to the current conservation work of the Garden.
(Garden admission applies)
Closing 30 minutes before the garden
- Date(s): 1 March 2010
- to 11 April 2010
- Time: 10:30
Benmore Fernery
Open daily from 11am closing 1 hour before the garden
Enjoy a visit to the restored Victorian Fernery now open to the public daily from 11am.
(Garden admission applies)
- Date(s): 20 March 2010
- to 30 September 2010
- Time: 11:00
Benmore Fernery - Guided Tours
Enjoy a guided tour with a member of our Garden Guides Team. Tours take place on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 2pm. Please meet at the admissions area. (Garden admission applies)
- Date(s): 23 March 2010
- to 31 October 2010
- Time: 14:00
The Benmore Explorer
The Benmore Explorer seats 7 visitors plus our driver and runs as part of the Benmore’s Guided Tours programme most Wednesdays and Thursdays at 2pm. Call 01369 706 261 to check availability. (Garden admission applies)
- Date(s): 24 March 2010
- to 28 October 2010
- Time: 14:00
April Fools……or not - Ardkinglas Woodland Garden
Normal admission applies A sponsored climb of one of the tallest trees in Britain, in aid of Scottish Air Ambulance and Erskine Hospital.
- Date(s): 1 April 2010
- Time: 11:00
Cadbury’s Easter Egg Trail
Crarae Garden
- Date(s): 2 April 2010
- to 5 April 2010
Arduaine Garden - Cadbury Easter Egg Trail
Friday 2nd to Monday 5th April – with children’s activities also on Sunday the 4th.
- Date(s): 2 April 2010
- to 5 April 2010
Easter Egg Hunt
Ascog Hall Fernery
Adults £4-00, Children £1-00
- Date(s): 3 April 2010
- to 10 April 2010
Benmore AGM & TALK
‘Soqotra Island: Water, Vegetation and Survival’ by Dr. Miranda Morris
Courtyard Gallery, Benmore Botanic Garden
Call 0131 552 5339 to book
Following the AGM, Miranda Morris, an honorary research fellow of The University of St Andrews and RBGE, will talk about Soqotra. She has visited the island many times and collaborated in writing the Ethnoflora of the Soqotran Archipelago.
- Date(s): 15 April 2010
- Time: 14:00
Arduaine Spring Festival
Arduaine Garden
A weekend of events – gardens, wildlife, food and music. Guest speakers include gardening celebrity Jim McColl.
www.nts.org.uk/Events/Detail/525/
- Date(s): 16 April 2010
- to 18 April 2010
Colour Painting Workshop - Crarae Garden
Family workshop or Adult developmental workshop. Contact Lesley Burr 01546 600267 or lesley.burr1@btinternet.com
- Date(s): 24 April 2010
Courtyard Gallery, Benmore Botanic Garden
With the Grain – the return of Tim Stead
An exhibition celebrating both the life and work of wood sculptor and craftsman Tim Stead (1948 – 2000) and the continuing output of exquisite furniture in his style, by the Workshop of Tim Stead. (Garden admission applies)
- Date(s): 24 April 2010
- to 25 July 2010
- Time: 10:30
- to 17:30