The Botanics Lights return to the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, for the 2025 season. The trail will illuminate the beauty and resilience of nature during winter.
The light and sound installations – plus Santa’s Grotto – explore the theme of transformation and renewal, all paying homage to the natural cycles of change that sustain the planet. New installations for 2025 include:
Five large, self-illuminated water lily flowers floating along the surface of the Pond. As their incandescent petals reflect off the water, these flowers serve as a reminder of growth and transformation.
The seeds – internally lit, stand-alone white sculptures are equally impressive during the day as they are when illuminated at night and are powerful symbols of restoration and new beginnings.
The familiar and well-loved Christmas Cathedral returns for another year
Designed to complement the Garden’s landscape, with 98% of the lights being energy-efficient LEDs, the trail combines art, sustainability and storytelling in the uniquely atmospheric setting of one of Edinburgh’s most iconic tourist destinations.
As well as being a visual treat, the trail plays a vital role in supporting the Garden’s important work to tackle the biodiversity crisis and climate emergency. Ticket sales will help fund crucial plant research, conservation and education programmes, helping to build a positive future for plants, people and the planet
Running for 36 nights on selected evenings from 20 November to 30 December.