6-511: The Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society (RCHS) is the national horticultural society of Scotland , and was founded in 1809. Members include both amateur and professional, generalists, specialists and those who simply like gardens and gardening. The aim of the society is to inspire, encourage and support the science, art and practice of all types of horticulture in Scotland and to advance education in gardening and horticulture for everyone. It
12-524: A more general focus, whereas others are devoted to a particular kind or group of plants. They are also clustered. The oldest horticultural society in the world, founded in 1768, is the Ancient Society of York Florists. They still have four shows a year in York, UK. They have a large archive of records, including the original members book dating back to 1768.The American Horticultural Society inspires
18-442: Is a key partner, along with City of Edinburgh Council in the re-development of Saughton Park, Edinburgh. The societies base at Saughton provides an office base along with teaching and demonstration areas within the park. Horticultural society A horticultural industry is an organization devoted to the study and culture of cultivated plants. Such organizations may be local, regional, national, or international. Some have
24-601: Is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the society. Previous secretaries include Alison Murison, Tom Mabbott, who was appointed an MBE for services to Scottish Horticulture, John MacLennan, and Dr. John MacKay. The first secretary was Dr. Andrew Duncan who was also involved with the formation of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh . Each year the society presents a range of medals and awards that recognise an individual's contribution to Scottish horticulture . These include: The core charitable aim of
30-465: The society is to advance education in gardening and horticulture for the public benefit. In order to fulfil this aim the society The society holds an annual Spring Bulb Show, on the first weekend beginning of April and other small shows including Auricula & Primula, Cacti & Succulents, and early Autumn Show at Saughton Park. Publications include an annual quality journal, The Caldeonian Gardener, focusing on horticulture in Scotland. The society
36-512: Was a founding part in the establishment of 'Gardening Scotland'.and in the formation of the 'Scottish Gardeners Forum', organisations with which it continues to maintain strong links. The Princess Royal is the current patron of the RCHS. The current president is Lewis Normand, recent past presidents have included David Knott SHM, Pam Whittle CBE, George Anderson MBE SHM and Professor Fred T. Last. The society's secretary/administrator, Julie Muir,
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