In Japanese culture the crane is a mystical creature that is said to live for a thousand years.
They have come to represent good fortune and longevity, a symbol of hope and healing through challenging times.

Fire is a vital component of some ecosystems.

Fireworks of light shoot through the tree branches, bringing the air to colourful life, all set to an atmospheric winter soundtrack with the sounds of exploding and dazzling fireworks.

For centuries glasshouses, including orangeries and palmhouses, have allowed exotic fruits and vegetables to be grown where they would never otherwise have survived.

While there are many yellow, gold and amber flowers, only one genus has a name literally meaning golden flower.

Fungi are givers of life. Without fungi, this garden would not exist, we would not exist. They have a huge impact through the positive partnerships they form, particularly with plants. They protect, and restore, natural habitats.

In all its sparkling splendour this evergreen oak was dressed by the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's team of arborists.

Many conifers are cone-shaped. As a result their branches generally slope downwards which helps them shed snow and withstand strong winds.

'Il sentiero dei pettirossi'. Robins have long been associated with the festive season featuring in stories of the nativity;

Sea of Light (Roots Network) is reminiscent of the glowing colours produced by a range of creatures in our oceans.