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Botanic Gardens

730 Great Western Road, Glasgow
Tel: (0141) 334 2422
Opening Times: 7.00 am till late

The internationally acclaimed Botanic Gardens of Glasgow is home to a collection of the most exotic plants in the world, otherwise impossible to grow in these temperatures out with their controlled environment. A variety of themes of horticultural and botanical interest are found in the grounds as well as attractive walks by the River Kelvin. The gardens are seen as a break of tranquillity from the commotion of the West End and City Centre and a chance to marvel at a collection of plants from around the world all within the one grounds.

The gardens cover some 28 acres (11 hectares) and consist of 12 conservatories containing a range of plants from cacti to orchids most notable however is the 2137 sq metre Kibble Palace built in 1873 (one of the largest glasshouses in Britain), containing a marvellous collection of tree ferns and plants from Australia New Zealand, Africa, the Americas and Far East.

Admission is free and the gardens are only a 5-minute walk from the West End's Hill head Subway station (Byres Rd) and numerous buss routes or a beautiful 40-minute walk from the city centre. The gardens also provide wheelchair and pushchair access, a café, toilet facilities, a visitor and exhibition centre and dogs are allowed within the premises.

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