Botanics Choir: Autumn 2025
A fun and friendly choir celebrating the wonder of plants through song.
Date and time
Location
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Lecture Theatre
20A Inverleith Row Edinburgh EH3 5LR United KingdomRefund Policy
Agenda
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Week 1: Tuesday 9 September
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Week 2: Tuesday 16 September
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Week 3: Tuesday 23 September
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Week 4: Tuesday 30 September
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Week 5: Tuesday 7 October
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Week 6: Tuesday 28 October
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Week 7: Tuesday 4 November
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Week 8: Tuesday 11 November
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Week 9: Tuesday 18 November
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Week 10: Tuesday 25 November
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Week 11: Tuesday 2 December
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Week 12: Tuesday 9 December
About this event
- Event lasts 91 days 2 hours
Be a part of something bigger - join Botanics Choir!
Sign up for our 2025 autumn term and help build our community.
What?
This is a fun, friendly choir of people who care about plants, singing about plants. From the freshest folk to the silkiest soul, we delve into a repertoire of plant-based songs over the course of a term. Expect songs about the changing seasons, harvest time and autumn leaves.
Who?
Botanics Choir is for everyone, including the general public, community groups, RBGE members, volunteers, students and staff.
From choir enthusiasts to first-time singers, all are welcome. No singing experience is required and you do not need to audition or read sheet music. Parts will be taught in person each week.
When?
The autumn 2025 term starts on Tuesday 9 September and runs until Tuesday 9 December (see the full schedule under Agenda). Recordings will be shared, so you do not need to worry if you miss a week.
Where?
Botanics Choir meets in RBGE's Lecture Theatre in the Science Buildings, accessed via the Main Reception, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR. This is not a public entrance and located further north along Inverleith Row from the East Gate. A member of staff will be at reception to direct you on the first day of term.
There is bus stop nearby for the following services: 8, 9, 23 and 27.
Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring that Botanics Choir is an inclusive and welcoming space. The Lecture Theatre is wheelchair accessible and an accessible toilet is available nearby. Lyrics are available in alternative formats including large print on request and recordings are available online.
Please let us know your requirements when you register or contact us directly at botanicschoir@rbge.org.uk to discuss further.
Ticket types
You can book for the full term (9 September - 9 December) or the initial half term (9 September - 7 October). If you book for the first half term, you will be able to book for the second half term (28 October - 9 December) after the first half term ends.
Each ticket works out at £6/£5 per session. Discounted tickets are available for RBGE members, staff, volunteers and students.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! We cannot guarantee that they will be used, but feel free to share your favourite plant-related songs with us at botanicschoir@rbge.org.uk and we will try to incorporate them in future.
We welcome children aged 12 and older. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Both the child and accompanying adult must have purchased a ticket to attend.
You are very welcome to purchase a term on behalf of someone else. Please ensure that you forward any necessary details to them.
Visit our website for full details: https://www.rbge.org.uk/become-a-member/
Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds, but we can transfer your booking to the next term, if there is still space available.
Please contact us at botanicschoir@rbge.org.uk
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