Edinburgh School of Gardening for Women
The Edinburgh School of Gardening for Women was a Scottish institution that sought to educate women in the traditions of gardening and horticulture. After first opening in Inveresk, East Lothian until April 1902, it then moved to a larger site in the West of Edinburgh on Kaimes Road in Corstorphine. History The school's founding on October 23, 1903, was a significant milestone for women in pursuit of education and careers in horticulture. Annie Morison and Lina Barker, the school's founders, were joined by Lady Aberdeen, who inaugurated the institution. This event took place during a time when women faced numerous obstacles and were largely excluded from formal education and professional opportunities, especially in horticulture and related fields. The school's establishment aimed to empower women by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the horticulture industry. Professor Isaac Bayley Balfour, in attendance at the opening ceremony, expressed his gratitude to Lady Aberdeen for her dedication to the welfare of women. Throughout its history, the Edinburgh School of Gardening for Women played an important role in advancing women's progress in horticulture and various other fields. Graduates of the institution embarked on successful careers as horticulturists, gardeners, and landscapers.