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 five of the six years since then and has won two awards, one for permanent planting in 2004 and the other for the most improved village in 2005.
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. Details of the 2009 Show will be announced later