Glasgow Botanic Gardens is renowned for its range of glass houses and its
tropical and temperate plant collections. The Kibble Palace is an iron glass
house of international importance. The glass house plant collections include
tropical orchids, begonias and tree ferns, while in the grounds there is a large
collection of mature trees including a 200 year old Weeping Ash and a large
black oak. Outside there are also herbaceous borders, a rose garden and a herb
garden.
During the summer months, as part of the West End Festival, the Botanic Gardens is home to outdoor performances of Shakespeare's plays by the Glasgow Repertory Company. The Bard in the Botanics festival is the only such outdoor festival organised in Scotland.
Spacious and cozy large beds. Breakfast was fantastic, better than I've had at 5 star hotels. Staff very helpful & friendly. There is also free use of computer and coffee/tea facilities at reception, as well as a library of information leaflets about area.
Kate