IN THE NEWS 14th March 2007

Rooted in Ireland

15th March – 7th May
Daily in the Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre, Admission Free.

Watercolours by Rodella Purves A major botanical art exhibition, specifically painted for the National Botanic Gardens at Glasnevin, exploring the botanical links between Scotland and Ireland. Rodella Purves, a Scotswoman with Irish links is a renowned botanical illustrator and has taken part in many prestigious exhibitions. Amongst her many achievements is the Jill Smythies Award - Medal of Excellence in Botanical Illustration awarded by the Linnean Society of London.