Event Archive

2012

November

• The Chelsea Belladonna: Elizabeth Blackwell

  17 November 2012, 14:00 - 15:00

  The dramatic life of a local heroine of botanical history is unveiled in this facinating illustrated talk.

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  Guided Tour of Cruickshank Botanic Garden

  17 November 2012, 13:15 - 13:45

  Join Curator Mark Paterson on an enlightening tour of the beautiful Cruickshank Botanic Garden

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  Are you a Super Taster?

  17 November 2012, 13:00 - 14:00

  Drop into King's Museum at lunchtime to test your tasting talents...

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  How does your garden grow?

  17 November 2012, 13:00 - 16:00

  Join us for free events for all ages

• Ethnobotany to Ethnomedicine with Mark Paterson

  15 November 2012, 18:00 - 19:00

  Mark Paterson, Curator of the Cruickshank Botanic Garden, offers a fascinating insight into the vital role of plants in our daily lives, and the importance their conservation for our future health and wellbeing.

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  King's Museum Tuesday Evening Lectures

  13 November 2012, 19:30 - 20:30

  Perspectives on Piltdown. The Stones of Contention

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  'Life's a Pitch! And then You'd Buy' exhibition

  12 November - 14 December 2012

  a photography exhibition exploring the 'dying art' of market pitching.

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  What do you put on your plate?

  10 November 2012, 14:00 - 16:00

  Join artist Merlyn Riggs for traditional Scottish tea and lively conversation.

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  Are you a Super Taster?

  09 November 2012, 13:00 - 14:00

  Drop into King's Museum at lunchtime to test your tasting talents...

• Drugs from the Deep with Prof. Marcel Jaspars

  08 November 2012, 18:00 - 18:45

  Learn about the hunt for pharmaceuticals in extreme environments with Professor Marcel Jaspers