Edinburgh in Bloom

What's it all about?

Britain in Bloom is a national environmental campaign run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) which presents awards to communities, of all different sizes, for their horticultural, community and environmental efforts.  This year Edinburgh will be taking part in the Beautiful Scotland regional heats.  

The Beautiful Scotland judges will visit Edinburgh in August 2012.  The trained volunteer judges will be shown the most outstanding parts of the city and introduced to the key people who have made vital contributions to projects highlighted in the entry bid.

Judges take note of themes such as seasonal and permanent planting, but the awards are not just for the green-fingered. Sustainability, public participation and issues such as litter and graffiti are all taken into consideration. Entrants are also expected to show evidence of activity throughout the seasons.