Botanical Gardens

Botanical Gardens


730 Great Western Road
Glasgow
G12 OUE
open from 7.00am till dusk daily however the specific facilities within the park are subject to opening times.
Glasshouses: 10.00am – 4.45pm (4.15pm in winter)
Visitor Centre: 11.00am – 4.00pm
Toilets: 10.00am – 5.00pm (this may vary through the year)

The Botanic Gardens sits snugly in the West End, fairly close to Hillhead underground, and boasts a pretty impressive selection of flora from across the world in the large glass houses. Regularly maintained by Glasgow Council, we were impressed to see how much was crammed into such a small area (we walked across right through it before realising we’d come out the other side). Pretty much an ideal place to get away from city life without actually leaving the city, there’s even a nice walk along the River Kelvin where you can try a spot of fishing.
The only down side is when you’ve seen everything, you’ve seen everything. Still, bring a picnic, chill out in the main gardens, and just enjoy the peace and quiet.