This Society was formed in 1859. One of its tasks in recent years has been to promote East Linton's Horticultural Heritage and to Bring Colour to East Linton. The East Linton contribution to Scottish horticulture has been significant and the new eastern gateway roundabout is intended to make that link with a golden Scots pine planted in the centre of the roundabout and a trained Parrotia tree being a marker plant in the adjacent herbaceous bed. Both these varities of trees are to be found at the adjacent Smeaton estate where the golden Scots pine at the lake gate is believed to be one of the tallest in Britain. It is at its best in the winter sun when the foliage is a glowing golden yellow.
In 2002, the Society decided to improve the appearance of East Linton with the cooperation of residents and the support of Dunpender Community Council, it entered the event then known as Scotland in Bloom. It has been a finalist in six of the seven years since then and has won three awards, one for permanent planting in 2004, the most improved village ( pop under 2500) for 2005 and 2008 and this year, the David Welch Memorial Award for Someting Special.
Judging for 2009 will take place on Tuesday 11th August between 10 a.m. and 12.
See the Gallery page for a selection of photos used in our Beautiful Scotland entry
The Society has run a Spring Flower Show since 2003. The date for 2009 is the 4th April at the Community Hall, East Linton berween 10 and 12.30
The Society will be running an Apple Day on Saturday 19th September 2009 at Tyninghame Hall. Proceeds to Scotland's Garden scheme. This event is part of the Society's 150th anniversary and is intended to celebrate the apple growing heritage in the area.
Other events are being planned for this special year and members will be notified during June 2009.
A record of significant gardeners from the area who have been identified in the archives of the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society is being compiled for publication in September 2009.