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Astronomical Society of Edinburgh
http://www.astronomyedinburgh.org/
Amateur astronomy club, who run the City Observatory at the Calton Hill. Information about membership, meetings, events and their history.
Contaminated Land Assessment & Remediation Research Centre (CLARRC)
Centre of excellence for multi-disciplinary research, developing technologies for sustainable, cost effective assessment and remediation of contaminated environments, promoting their transfer to industry.
Earth Calling
Lothian’s leading provider of inspirational, hands-on environmental education, grounds for awareness approved grounds development and wildlife fun and games for primary school age children.
Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World
http://www.edinburgh-butterfly-world.co.uk/
Includes some of the worlds most colourful butterflies flying around visitors. Open all year.
Edinburgh Centre for Tropical Forests
Association supporting the sustainable management of forests and their contribution to society throughout the world. Details services, projects, events and reports.
Medical Research Council Human Genetics Unit
Undertakes research to obtain a molecular and cellular understanding of genetic factors implicated in human disease and normal and abnormal development.
RSPB Edinburgh Area Members Group
http://www.rspb-edin.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
Includes details of indoor and outdoor meetings and events plus contact and membership information.
The Royal Botanic Garden
Thirty-one-hectare gardens founded in the 17th century. Open to the public.
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust
http://www.waterofleith.edin.org/
Information on this organisation, its interactive visitors centre, walkways, and conservation.
Urban Alternatives
http://www.urban-alternatives.org
Committed to promoting local products around the Edinburgh vicinity, supporting sustainable city living and reducing food miles. Contains listings of local producers of food, arts, crafts, recycling information and exchange forum.