Green Health Activities at the Royal Infirmary: Summer 2026

July 1, 2026 - August 19, 2026 / Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

What’s on

Join our Nature Ranger Lou, for a range of health and nature activities and to support your wellbeing, top up your Vitamin D, and take some time out.

  • Who is it for: Anyone that works at RIE and RHCYP
  • What to wear: Dress for the weather! Most of our activities happen outside but we stick to paved areas with occasional detours into the undergrowth. PPE provided.
  • Accessibility: If you need additional support to participate, please let Lou know
Date & TimeActivityAdditional Information
1st July 12.30-2pmWindowsill growing
Staff wellbeing courtyard (OPD6).
Still time to sow pea shoots or leafy greens. Pop down and see. PPE Provided.
7th July 12.30-1pmNature WalkTake time out in nature on our guided walk.
Meet outside Chancellors.
7th July 1.30-2.30pmStaff garden clubStaff wellbeing courtyard (OPD6).
Drop in for a cuppa, some relaxing weeding or just an informal chat about garden plants.
16th July 12-3pmHerbal HealthStaff wellbeing courtyard (OPD6).
Learn more about soothing and refreshing plant teas from our hedgerows with Anna Canning from Floramedica.
30th July 12-3.30pmDrop in art makingStaff wellbeing courtyard (OPD6).
Join artist, Kate Hajducka for a water colour demonstration and come dabble with some paint yourself. Enquiries to [email protected]
5th August 12.30-1pmNature WalkTake time out in nature on our guided walk.
Meet outside Chancellors
5th August 1.30-2.30pmStaff garden clubStaff wellbeing courtyard (OPD6).
Drop in for a cuppa, some relaxing weeding or just an informal chat about garden plants.
6th AugustHerbal HealthStaff wellbeing courtyard (OPD6).
Join Anna Canning from Floramedica to making soothing and refreshing plant teas from our hedgerows.
11th August 12.30-1pmNature WalkTake time out in nature on our guided walk.
Meet outside Chancellors
12th August 12-3.30pmDrop in art makingStaff wellbeing courtyard (OPD6).
Join artist, Kate Hajducka for a water colour demonstration and come dabble with some paint yourself.
Enquiries to  [email protected]
18th August 12.30-1pmNature WalkTake time out in nature on our guided walk.
Meet outside Chancellors
19th August 12.30-1.30pmHerbal HealthSanctuary Courtyard Garden RHCYP.
All things herbal from teas to body scrubs.

Can’t get out? Perhaps Lou can come to you and your staff team? Get in touch to explore opportunities to work together or pop along to one of the Mall sessions.

Email Lou

Frequently asked questions

Dress for the weather, we will stick to paved areas with the occasional detour into the undergrowth!

If you want to find out more or need additional support to participate, please just let Lou or Elly know. Lou 07483138784/Elly 07507375280

Perhaps Lou can come to you and your staff team? Contact her by emailing: [email protected]

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staff taking cuttings in the OPD courtyard