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The gardens are also home to several glasshouses, the most notable of which is the Kibble Palace, a Victorian glasshouse that was built in 1873. The Kibble Palace houses a collection of tropical plants, including orchids, palms, and ferns.
In addition to its plant collections, the gardens also offer a variety of educational and cultural events, including guided tours, lectures, and concerts. The gardens are a popular tourist destination and are also a popular spot for locals to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a beautiful and relaxing place to spend a day. Whether you are interested in plants, history, or just want to enjoy a peaceful walk in the park, the gardens have something to offer everyone.
Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!
READ MOREEnjoy a tour of the Glasgow Botanic Gardens during this year's Glasgow Science Festival led by one of their volunteer guides!
READ MOREGlasgow Science Festival is taking over the Kibble Palace in Glasgow Botanic Gardens with loads of free activities suitable for all ages!
READ MOREJoin this guided walk with engineers from the Institution of Civil Engineers and explore the bridges of Glasgow's River Kelvin.
READ MOREOutdoor art gallery, Paintings on Railings, returns to the Botanic Gardens every weekend in June as part of WestFest!
READ MOREBard in the Botanics are delighted to be returning to Glasgow Botanic Gardens for Summer 2024 with their 'Her Infinite Variety' season!
READ MOREThe Glasgow Countryside Ranger Service offer an annual program of guided walks and activities that are free of charge at parks across the city!
READ MOREOriginally acquired by the Burgh of Partick, Victoria Park was named for Queen Victoria's golden jubilee in 1887 and is considered to be Glasgow's prettiest park!
READ MOREMaryhill Park is an extremely popular local park with residents and the wider community.Improvements to the park have added a wetland area, orchard, signage...
READ MOREThis tranquil woodland, with its majestic ancient oaks and old hawthorn hedges, has been growing on this hillside on the edge of Glasgow for hundreds of years.
READ MOREBenmore Botanic Garden is a magnificent 120-acre mountainside Garden surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Argyllshire.
READ MOREBalloch Castle Country Park is one of the finest public spaces in the West of Scotland with fantastic views over Loch Lomond and plenty of things to see and do!
READ MOREThe Glasgow Countryside Ranger Service offer an annual program of guided walks and activities that are free of charge at parks across the city!
READ MOREKelvingrove Park is a public park located on the River Kelvin in the West End of Glasgow.This Sir Joseph Paxton designed park is a 34 hectares/85 acres...
READ MORELocated in Helensburgh, Hermitage Park is a set of formal gardens containing attractive fields, shrubbery and a fascinating old mill!
READ MOREThe Children's Wood on North Kelvin Meadow, and the Meadow itself, make up the last wild space in the west-end of Glasgow!
READ MORELevengrove Park, in Dumbarton, is located on a dramatic stretch of land where the River Leven meets the estuary of the River Clyde.
READ MOREQueen's Park offers something for everyone, from manicured lawns and bedding areas for the gardening enthusiast to peaceful naturalised walks rich in wildlife.
READ MORERosshall Park & Gardens has a unique combination of historical, cultural and environmental heritage and outstanding landscape and conservation values.
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