Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Situated in the West End of the city, Glasgow Botanic Gardens are home to a wide variety of plant life, including over 9,000 different species of plants from all over the world!

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	730 Great Western Road, Glasgow West End G12 0UE
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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.

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Upcoming Events at Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Books

Books at the Botanics

Selected dates between 1st February 2025 - 14th December 2025

Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow West End

Glasgow's Book Fair, Books at the Botanics, is held every month in the Hopkirk building at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens!

Gardening

Glasgow Botanic Gardens Orchid Fair

10th May 2025 - 11th May 2025

Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow West End

Come along to the Glasgow Botanic Gardens on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May for the annual Orchid Fair hosted by the Scottish Orchid Society!

Glasgow Countryside Rangers

, Various Locations Glasgow

The Glasgow Countryside Ranger Service offer an annual program of guided walks and activities that are free of charge at parks across the city!

Gardens and Parks

Victoria Park

Victoria Park Drive North, Glasgow West End G14

Originally 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!

Gardens and Parks

Hermitage Park

Hermitage Park Sinclair Street, Helensburgh G84 8TX

Located in Helensburgh, Hermitage Park is a set of formal gardens containing attractive fields, shrubbery and a fascinating old mill!

Gardens and Parks

Drumchapel Park

Drumchapel Park Hecla Avenue, Glasgow West End G15 8LY

Drumchapel Park is centrally located immediately to the north of Drumchapel Shopping Centre, contains amenity grassland, a play area, tennis courts and bowling greens.

Gardens and Parks

Bellahouston Park

16 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow South Side G41 5BW

Bellahouston Park, a sprawling 169-acre green oasis in the heart of Glasgow's Southside, offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty, cultural attractions, and recreational activities.

Gardens and Parks

Garscadden Local Nature Reserve

Garscadden Wood , Glasgow West End G15 7LG

This 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.

Gardens and Parks

Geilston Garden

Geilston Garden Main Road Cardross, Dumbarton G82 5HD

Geilston Garden is a magical 200-year-old walled garden by the River Clyde with adventure playground and floral mini-maze!

Gardens and Parks

Benmore Botanic Garden

Benmore Botanic Garden , Dunoon PA23 8QU

Benmore Botanic Garden is a magnificent 120-acre mountainside Garden surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Argyllshire.

Gardens and Parks

Baltic Street Adventure Playground

427 Baltic Street, Glasgow East End G40 3EU

Baltic Street Adventure Playground is supervised adventure playground for children from 6 to 12 years. Free to attend, Free to explore, Free to create, Free to play!

Gardens and Parks

Linn Park

Linn Park , Glasgow South Side G44 5TA

Linn Park is the second largest park in the city and with its variety of activities combined with its extensive grounds you can be assured of an enjoyable visit no matter the time of the year!

Gardens and Parks

Newlands Park

Newlands Park Lubnaig Road, Glasgow South Side G43 2RY

The park is considered to be one of the more beautiful small parks which hosts a wide variety of trees shrubs and plants including a rockery, rose garden...

Gardens and Parks

Maryhill Park

Maryhill Park Spence Street, Glasgow West End G20 0AW

Maryhill Park is an extremely popular local park with residents and the wider community.Improvements to the park have added a wetland area, orchard, signage...

Gardens and Parks

Balloch Castle Country Park

Balloch Country Park Drymen Road, Balloch G83 8LX

Balloch 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!

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