There's nothing more relaxing than a walk through the Botanic Gardens, tourists and locals alike. Whenever I have friends who live abroad staying with me I always take them to the Botanics, it's so chilled out and on a nice summers day it's great having a browse around and then heading for some lunch in one of the many cafes the West End has to offer. I also really enjoy sitting outside the Botanic Gardens in the summer with a wee picnic or to look over some Uni work ahh, the simple things in life! As well as the occasional yob with a Buckfast bottle soaking up the sun there are still a lot of boho's that enjoy sitting in Botanic Gardens. A guy I used to go to Uni with invited me here a few years ago as he was heading down with some friends with an accoustic guitar and a shisha pipe to "embrace the goodness" I guess that sums it up really. read more

The Botanics is a gorgeous park, compact enough to get around easily. There are some beautiful flower beds (best seen in spring) well kept grass, the Kibble Palace, the flower hothouse (plentiful in plants), and....a burger van. Guess you can't escape from good old Glasgow for long! But in all seriousness, it's lovely. Grab a brew at the van and enjoy a walk on one of our milder winter days, sprawl out on the grass in the summer and marvel at the vibrant colours of autumn. It is truly a park for all seasons. Out of all the parks in Glasgow I find this to be a bit swankier than the rest. Interpret that how you will, but I guess I mean in the summer it's a better place to take a visiting relative or a younger family. There's a small playpark for the kids, lots of trees to climb and the hothouse is a great place to give them a wee bit of education about nature at its most beautiful. If you're sticking to the main streets there's a way in just off Byres Road, but if you're taking the scenic route the beautiful Victorian Bridge on the Kevlin shall lead you in. It's altogether a classy park, and it's evident how much it's cared for. Boozing is more Kelvingrove, plant biology lessons and buggies are more Botanics. read more

To me the Kibble Palace is the Botanic Gardens and it was quite a wrench on visiting the park on and off over the last few years to watch them being completely dismantled. As you can imagine a building made from cast iron and glass standing after 130 years, originally as a concert venue and exhibition space, and used for most of that time as a glass house for tropical pants will need a bit of tlc. In the long run I'm positive that it's for the best that, like a giant meccano set, the Kibble Palace was completely re-built from the ground up and where as some of the character and grime, and a lot of rust and cracked glass have now gone, this space will be here for a long time to come to let people see all manner of interesting tropical plants as well as being able to admire the building itself. read more

What a fantastic place! A proper old Victorian glasshouse complex with different plant zones to explore - warm rain forest, desert, temperate and all that stuff. Of course, being free is a big bonus too. A great place to spend a rainy, haily, snowy day in Glasgow.... like we did! read more

Visited April 2015: "A walk in the park" We walked around the premises, and went into both of the glassed gardens. We went through Kibble Palace first. In the map, there's a color coded legend with the areas of the world the plants originate from. It was nice to walk through a warm area on a cold Glasgow Morning. We then walked to the Main Range where my friend has some issues with her allergies over the blooming flowers. We saw cacti from where I reside, along with a rain forest. Most of the beds on the grounds were not in bloom yet but we were able to see some herb, veggies, chronological gardens. We were worried about our parking, so we did not get to the 9/11 memorial. While walking back to the car, we noticed a woman and her 2 children whom were trying to pet the squirrels. The Squirrels were coming up to the children that they were practically stepping on the childrens' shoes. After they left, I checked my purse for any provisions. I located a nutria-grain bar, and sat down on the pavement. The moment the bar came out of my bag, and as I proceeded to open it - I had one squirrel in front of me "assisting" with gaining entry to the enclosed item. He took a piece from my hand, as well as one of his other friends. One of the friends was shy, but came close to pick up the food nearby me. My friend took pictures of the event, and a video. read more

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The Botanics is a lovely green space, of which there are many, in Glasgow. But what stands out about this spot, is that rain or shine, the Botanics can sooth that need to be outdoors that every city dweller feels on occasion. If it's pissing it down, you can feel like your in a tropical climate by stepping into one of the greenhouses. The Kibble Palace is prettier on the outside and arguably on the inside, but the other greenhouse is much much more interesting, with a gorgeous section devoted to a multitude of orchids. On a warm sunny day, the Botanics is packed to the gills with those trying to soak up the rare beast called spring or summer. There is no better feeling than sitting with happy Glaswegians enjoying a sunny day in the Botanics, even the sunburned fools. read more

A wonderful place to spend a summers day sunbathing (if the weather permits!) or an autumn afternoon running through the leaves. The park is well looked after by the council, and is certainly one of the best features of the west end. From the numerous glasshouses to the meandering path ways, this is a great place for kids and adults alike. The Kibble Palace Glasshouse, which is an A listed 19th century building, has recently been restored and refurbished and is the centrepiece of the Gardens, with its interesting greenery and magnificent statues. read more

Very attractive but just not quite as good as Edinburghs ones. Lovely for a walk any time of the year though. read more

Beautiful place and its free of charge! Make sure you bring some monkey nuts to feed the squirrels!

On a Hot Glasgow Summer day this is probably one of the best locations one could choose to venture to. But beware, on a really hot day it does get crowded on the grass field and showing up first for the best sunny position could be a good idea. Botanic Gardens is a peaceful park usually kept well free from the Glasgow 'ned' bunch. It is home to two lovely greenhouses and a Park Ranger is usually hanging about inside ready and willing to give a bit more information on the plants if your up for learning some details. Now for wildlife. The pigeons here can be strange and last time I was there hundreds of them gathered on the roof of one of the greenhouses and every lets say two minutes all pigeons would decide to all together fly off the roof and fly in a little pattern up above the main grass section and then land back on the roof. Now I love wildlife, but I have to say, with any bird flying overhead I am fearful for any 'accident' that may or may not occur and so in this situation I find it difficult to be at ease. Now for the Grey Squirrels. The Botanic squirrels are the tamest I've ever experienced. I like to photograph squirrels and so I often head to parks with a pack of nuts hoping to lure some close enough to my camera lens. I once took a lonely peaceful walk through botanic gardens(with no nuts) and a few meters in front of me on the glass I noticed a grey squirrel. My instant reaction to any wildlife animal is to go 'awwwww so cute' in a very high pitched voice and this is what I did, then before I knew what was happening the squirrel was half way up my knee. Now I love any interaction with wildlife but I felt had I been someone who isn't me, having a squirrel crawl up your leg could be quite alarming. So all I'm saying is, there really tame, watch out! read more

A beautiful park with a very relaxed and family friendly atmosphere. Things to do at the Botanics: Grab a coffee from "the tardis" at the park gates Check out the Kibble Palace Find the train tunnel which runs right through the park Follow the path down to the Kelvin Walkway Visit the Children's Garden Have a picnic Have afternoon tea at the Tea Room Take in a Shakespeare play during the summer at Bard in the Botanics Pretend you're in the rainforest in the greenhouses Explore the night sky at Stars Over the Botanics read more

Glasgow's Botanic Gardens is my favourite of Glasgow's wonderful parks. Not the biggest by any means, but perfectly formed with something for everyone at any time of the year. Entering from the top of Byres Road, the fine gatehouses which flank the entrance are wonderfully grand. Continuing into the park the path curves round revealing the beautifully restored Kibble Palace glasshouse. Here are a collection of statues, plants, art, and fish - perfect for relaxing and reading a book, people watching, or just strolling round. Interesting factoid: the goldfish moved here from Edinburgh's Royal Museum when it closed for refurbishment and they faced an uncertain future! Continuing through the park is the tearoom, main lawn and main glasshouses - full of fascinating flora from around the world - my highlights being the Orchid collection and hot, humid jungle. There's a great kids playground, with climbing wall, lots of spinny things, psychedelic things, noisy things. My niece loved it, despite being a bit too young for most things. For older kids, there's a children's' garden too. Herb gardens, woodland, ice cream and coffee kiosks, the gardens Arboretum, and hidden subterranean railway station will also keep you occupied. In summer the main lawn is bustling with people enjoying the sunshine and picnics, while the winter sees wrapped-up walks and a warm-up in the glasshouses. Winter also features the Electric Gardens (started 2014, repeated again in 2015) where the gardens are illuminated with lightscapes, light and sound installations, performers and interactive exhibits (ticketed event). My favourite autumn or spring Sunday afternoon starts with a wander through the park and glasshouses, a coffee, then descend the steps (near the tearoom) to the river Kelvin. A stroll along the Kelvin walkway to Kelvingrove Park, perhaps stopping off at Inn Deep enroute winds up the afternoon nicely! read more

My wife and I have visited the Botanic Gardens a few times and every time we find it so relaxing and enjoyable. This is a fantastic place to sit, wander and watch the world go by. The plants and flowers are beautiful and a great place for photography. There are plenty of benches to sit and relax on, a great place to read a book. It's a great escape from the busy wide world to have a walk around and enjoy the beauty around. There is plenty of information to read about all the lovely plants the botanic gardens has to offer. There are wonderful statues to appreciate. A wonderful free day out to enjoy. read more

There is nothing nicer than grabbing a wee picnic and coming to the Botanic Gardens on one of Scotland's rare sunnier days. Everyone in Glasgow usually has the same idea, and the place is packed full of Glaswegians with football tops tucked into their shorts, and bottles of booze concealed in bags- classic Glasgow. The actual indoor gardens are lovely to have a wee walk round in, although it is literally roasting hot because of the glass. You could spend the day here just having a wee look around and chilling on the grass. It really is a brilliant place to come and soak up the rays, even bring a frisbee or something down and make an afternoon of it with friends. read more

A lovely (and free) green space in Glasgow. It's got all kinds of plants, trees, flowers and more. I just like to walk around, or maybe score a nice seat on a bench in the sun. Pro tip: the bathrooms are a good stop when wandering down the Kelvin Walkway! Just cross the bridge and walk up the massive flight of stairs. read more

You can't beat the Botanic Gardens for its relaxed summer atmosphere in comparison to other parks in Glasgow. Kibble Palace is a joy to walk round for a peaceful day off and its vintage look makes it popular for graduation and wedding photo opportunities. There is a very small play area for young children near the back and is usually filled with local chatty mums and and faces smeared with ice cream. The best thing about it is that it's all free! read more

The Botanic Gardens holds a special place in my heart as this is where I proposed and also went for wedding pictures. The park itself is lovely, with many flowerbeds and an 'unusual vegetables patch' filled with some quite ordinary veg! There is a playground for young children, and the theatre production 'Bard in the Botanics' runs once a year and is worth heading to. The Kibble Palace is beautiful, ornate and full of exotic flowers and plants. There is also a fish pond within the Palace, and another glasshouse with some great examples of ferns and foliage. read more

The Botanic Gardens in Glasgow is located in the west end of the city on the corner of Great Western Road and Byres Road. The gardens are very well maintained and there a 2 or 3 large green house buildings where you can go and see plants from all over the world. Admission is free. read more

a great day out for all the family. Whether the kids want to play in the childrens area, adults want to go for a walk or check out their indoor plant section. Highly recommended. read more

Must visit when in Glasgow! The grounds are so gorgeous & there's so much to see. Perfect for a picnic & for the kids to run around.