Contaminated Land Assessment & Remediation Research Centre (CLARRC) - http://www.clarrc.ed.ac.uk/ Centre of excellence for multi-disciplinary research, developing technologies for sustainable, cost effective assessment and remediation of contaminated environments, promoting their transfer to industry.
Medical Research Council Human Genetics Unit - http://www.hgu.mrc.ac.uk/ Undertakes research to obtain a molecular and cellular understanding of genetic factors implicated in human disease and normal and abnormal development.
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.
Edinburgh Geological Society - http://www.edinburghgeolsoc.org/ Offering information on lectures, excursions, publication, local area and contacts.
Greener Leith - http://www.greenerleith.org Non-profit organisation that works to improve the public open spaces; includes news, donations and newsletters.
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust - http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/ Information on this organisation, its interactive visitors centre, walkways, and conservation.
Edinburgh Centre for Tropical Forests - http://www.ectf.co.uk/ Association supporting the sustainable management of forests and their contribution to society throughout the world. Details services, projects, events and reports.
Earth Calling - http://www.earthcalling.org/ 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.
The Royal Botanic Garden - http://www.rbge.org.uk/ Thirty-one-hectare gardens founded in the 17th century. Open to the public.
Friends of the Earth (Edinburgh) - http://www.foe-edinburgh.org.uk/ Offers information on public talks and events, campaigns and a newsletter.
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