Review:

Glasgow Botanic Gardens is located in Glasgow's West End on the banks of the River Kelvin. It is a popular place for locals and tourists to have a picnic, stroll through the beautiful plant collections, sit in the shade of the verdant woodland copses, walk by the river, and visit the famous Kibble Palace. The gardens were created in 1817 and are managed by Glasgow City Council.

The lovely Heritage Trail will take you through the gardens and end at the Arboretum. The gardens have several greenhouses, but the most significant and striking is the Kibble Palace, which was made from glass and wrought iron in the 19th century and designed by the eccentric but entrepreneurial John Kibble. The greenhouse is home to a wonderful collection of tree ferns and exotic plants that normally grow in tropical rainforests. There is also a charming tearoom in the former curator's house and the kids' playground.

Kibble Palace and Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE, United Kingdom, Phone: +44-141-276-1614

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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