A scientific garden and conservation hub with four sites across Edinburgh
Richard Baines, 60, the curator of Logan Botanic Garden, has died while walking near his Mid Kelton home amid Storm Boelo. He is remembered for expanding Logan’s plant collection and leading international fieldwork. The garden is part of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
A roundup of Edinburgh rooftops and terraces is published, highlighting several venues with views of landmarks like Edinburgh Castle. The piece surveys offerings from W Hotel, Cold Town House, Cafe Calton, The Garden View Deck & Bar, and Lamplighters, noting reopening times, menus, and price considerations as summer persists.