Hunt is on to find Scotland's favourite plants

The Year of Natural Scotland is well underway and, as part of a year of exciting projects, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has launched the search for Scotland's favourite native plants and trees. The public is being asked to vote for their favourite native species to reveal the nation's most popular plants and trees.

RBGE’s scientists and horticultural experts will be revealing their favourite but the RBGE wants to hear from members of the public to build up a real picture of the Scottish plants and trees that we all hold dear. The RBGE said, “So what might the winner be? The Scots pine? The Scottish primrose? The Scottish bluebell? The survey provides some suggestions for inspiration but also the chance for respondents to vote for any plant, tree and shrub of their choice. Scotland’s favourite plants, trees and shrubs will be revealed later in the year.”

For more details of the survey and how to vote see the RBGE website.