Curator – Dawyck Botanic Garden, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

• Country

  Scotland

• Region

  Europe

• Working hours

  Full-time

• Contract type

  Permanent

• Experience

  Senior

Dawyck Botanic Garden – renowned for its magnificent arboretum, seasonal beauty and breathtaking woodland walks – welcomes around 40,000 visitors each year. We’re looking for an inspiring Curator to lead this exceptional Garden into its next chapter, shaping its future with creativity, expertise and purpose.

As Curator, you will provide innovative leadership for Dawyck, guiding the planning, care and development of its nationally significant Living Collection. You’ll be an experienced horticultural leader with deep knowledge of temperate trees, shrubs and herbaceous species, alongside strong project management, communication and team development skills. Confident working with scientific collections, you’ll ensure high standards across operations, safety and plant records, while also representing RBGE proudly to partners, stakeholders and the wider community.
Interview date: 26 March 2026 at Dawyck Botanic Garden

Deadline: 11 March 2026

Location: Dawyck Botanic Garden, Scottish Borders

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £49,204 – £54,875

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