News
You can keep up to date here with all the latest news concerning SGLH. Reports on recent events, progress with our projects, planned meetings and lectures… you will find it all here.
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New Physic Garden at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
SGLH welcomes the plans for a new public garden which have been announced by the The Royal Collection Trust. Inspired by the original physic garden that was situated in the Palace grounds, it will be situated behind the Abbey Strand. Follow the link above to read...
Glorious Gardens chums up with CAVLP and CCI to make a difference
Fantastic work on the Haugh Hill graveyard at Mauldslie by Clyde and Avon Valley Landscape Partnership (CAVLP) in partnership with Clydesdale Community Initiative (CCI). Glorious Gardens had a part to play too. Our survey work started a conversation with the owner...
Glorious Gardens visits Ayrshire
Horticultural heritage was under discussion in Ayr recently. SGLH met up with the Ayr and Arran Plant Heritage group in Ayr to hear about SGLH's project, Glorious Gardens, currently operating in the Clyde and Avon Valley and the Falkirk Council Area. Project...
SGLH AGM 7th May 2016
The AGM of Scotland's Garden and Landscape Heritage took place on 7 May at the Glasite Meeting House, 34 Barony Street, Edinburgh.Click on button below to download the Minutes of the AGM 2016 (PDF).
Dean Valley Regeneration company established
Dean Valley Regeneration Limited was established as a charitable company [SC046270] on 19 January 2016. At the instigation of a stakeholder's steering group set up on 7 January 2013, The Dean Valley Designed Landscape Conservation Statement was commissioned by...
Dumfries House Bridge
Craig ThomasPlanning & Economic DevelopmentEast Ayrshire CouncilJohnnie Walker Bond15 Strand StreetKilmarnockKA1 1HU 22 December 2015 Ref: 15/0882/PP Dear Mr Thomas, DUMFRIES HOUSEErection of New Steel Footbridge Thank you for consulting The Garden History Society...
Royal High School decision
The City of Edinburgh Council has refused a planning application to refurbish, alter and extend the principal buildings and the pavilions of the former Royal High School at Regent Road Edinburgh. The reasons given for refusal are: The proposal is contrary to...
Capturing the Past, led by CAVLP Heritage
Press Release Share Your Stories and Bring Back Memories Try your hand at archaeology or bring an object related to local history to RSPB Baron’s Haugh and Dalzell Estate on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November for the launch of a new local archaeological project,...
Fishing hut north-west of Dryburgh Mains Farmhouse
Ref: 15/01272/FUL Erection of fishing hut and garage with associated works Thank you for consulting Scotland’s Garden and Landscape Heritage about the above proposals which are likely to have an impact on the Dryburgh Abbey designed landscape. Dryburgh Abbey is...
Crichton Conservation Area Character Appraisal
Scotland’s Garden and Landscape Heritage (SGLH) is grateful to have been included in the consultation about the draft of the above document. Having studied the document we would now like to offer the following comments. We welcome the recognition of the Crichton Royal...
Glorious Gardens update
Summary of activity for the period 1/7/2015 to 30/9/2015. The aim of the project, as stated in 'Voluntary Sector Funding 2014-2015, Strategic and Project Funding Outcomes' document is to engage volunteers in learning and skills-based activities not only rewarding in...
Have a family day out at the Falls of Clyde
Some of the UK’s best places to visit have had a boost from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Looking for a great family day out over half term or an autumnal weekend? How about visiting one of the many great places around the UK that has been saved, restored or reopened...