Royal Horticultural Society giving them the opportunity to grow plants, food and develop life skills. The society honours certain persons with the Victoria Medal of Honour who are deemed by its Council to be deserving of special recognition in the field of horticulture. Other medals issued by the society include the Banksian, Knightian and Lindley medals, named after early officers of the society. It awards Gold, Silver-gilt, Silver and Bronze medals to exhibitors at its Flower Shows. The Veitch Memorial Medal, named after James Veitch, is awarded annually to persons of any nationality who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement and
Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society the 'Scottish Gardeners Forum', organisations with which it continues to maintain strong links. A core charitable aim of the society is to advance education in gardening and horticulture for the public benefit. In order to fulfil this aim the society The society holds an annual Spring Show, currently held at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh at the end of March beginning of April. Publications include an annual quality journal focusing on horticulture in Scotland. The society is a key partner, along with City of Edinburgh Council in the re-development of Saughton Park, Edinburgh. The successful Heritage Lottery bid (2016) will