Green Health Activities at the Royal Infirmary: Summer 2026

March 2, 2026 - July 8, 2026 / Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

What’s on

Discover our Nature Ranger Activities at the Royal Infirmary. No need to book, just turn up and take the opportunity to step away for a short time, switch off and enjoy connecting with the nature around the site, then return to work refreshed and recharged.

WhatWhereTimesDatesAdditional Info
Guided Nature WalkMeet Lou outside Chancellors building12:30-1pm.
The route can be adjusted to suit attendees on the day.
– Wed 27th May
– Wed 3rd June
– Tues 9th June
– Tues 16th June
– Tues 23rd June
Join the RIE nature ranger for nature walks to support your health and wellbeing, top up vitamin D and just take some time out. Dress for the weather, we will stick to paved areas with the occasional detour into the undergrowth! If you need additional support to participate, please just let Lou know.
Meet the RangerRIE Staff wellbeing courtyard off OPD12.30-1.30pm8th April
To talk nature, home growing and how I can support your work.
Meet the Ranger RHCYP green triangle12.30-1.30pm– 17th June
– 1st July
– 5th/6th August Big Butterfly Count TBC
Come find me to talk nature, home growing and how I can support your work.
Chilli Challenge pick upVenue to be confirmed21st and 22nd AprilCome and pick up your chilli kits for the next stage of growing.
Windowsill growingStaff wellbeing courtyard12.30-1.30pm– 20th May
– 2nd June
– 10th June
Back by popular demand drop in windowsill workshops supporting you with the knowledge and know how to grow something successfully on your home windowsill at home. Full PPE provided for clinical staff.
Windowsill growingBramwell courtyard12.30 – 2pm-24th JuneLearn how to grow something successfully on your home windowsill!

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.

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