Absolutely beautiful, inside and out. I can say that on the inside I never seen so many different…read morekinds of ferns , but it was very beautiful. Outside was alittle vender which was nice if you wanted some coffee, lots of people just hanging out laying about the grass relaxed

To many people, the elaborate Kibble Palace structure is the Botanic Gardens which is why its…read morerecent rennovation somewhat diluted the atmosphere of the park. Thankfully it is now back, brighter and cleaner, and looks all the better for its time away. The iconic wrought iron-faced glasshouse is an iconic symbol of the West End and houses a variety of plant life and sculptures, as well as a small fish pond which always provides the most entertainment for younger visitors. The intricacies of the plant life on offer here may be lost on me, but a stroll around here never fails to relax you. For that rteason alone it's good to see the palace back in its rightful place.

These have been hidden away here, in some form or another, since 1915. However, they have recently…read moreunderwent a major restoration, hence there are worth a visit even if you have came across them before. For those of you who haven't the Gardens feature lovely curved red sandstone walls with moulded cope framing each end of the sunken 'Italian Garden'. There are masonry piers and steps leading down from the cobbled carriageway at the rear of the Art Gallery and Museum. A wander round here is the perfect way to get some fresh air and end a day of art and historical appreciation in the Galleries.

Worth a visit if you need a splash of greenery and nature to complement the history, architecture…read moreand man-made majesty of the Scottish capital, which we did. Walking the beautiful grounds on a picture perfect day, after visiting Edinburgh Castle, Old Town and The Royal Mile, we rejuvenated ourselves for more sightseeing and gallery viewing. Pro-tip: get drinks, sandwiches and snacks to-go from one of the famous bakeries in old town and enjoy them on a bench at the Royal Botanic Garden.

Beautiful garden wish we could have seen it all but our time and energy was running out. Love it…read morewas no cost. botanical gardens and nature. There was some wierd art but can't say we liked the art ... art is of course subjective. Did see some plants hadn't seen before and there were some birds in a pond.

Free museum that gives a sense of the history of Glasgow, more from the perspective of the working…read moreman. Sure, we do learn that Glasgow has the world's 3rd oldest subway system - yet a lot is geared around the jobs people had, the lifestyles over time, the impact of wars, housing, and the neighborhoods. Took about 45 minutes for me to cover the 3 floors. I didn't do the interactive stuff though. Better for adults than kids.

I enjoyed my visit to the people's palace located in the wide open space of Glasgow green with the…read morebeautiful Doulton fountain outside and various other sculptures. The people's palace showcases exhibits of the times of the steamie, life in the old tenements of Glasgow and the achievenments of boxer Benny Lynch. There were exhibits about alcohol and its effects, prison and what it would be like in a cell, the famous Barrowland and what it was like back in the day, there were even exhibits about the war and a real air raid shelter i was able to sit in and other fascinating pieces in this museum. The museum however seems a little stale, some things were a bit tatty and exhibit doors falling loose and the cafe could use a bit of TLC and be a bit more modernised but as a whole it's a great place to visit.

So with excitement we drove here from East Kilbride. It took an hour and a half to get to the…read morelocation and then we saw the queue of cars!! It took 40 minutes to get through to the car park and the rain was lashing down. I would definitely advise coming early to skip through to a parking space and not do a snails pace wait to it. The rain had thankfully dispersed by the time we were out and about. We paid £7 admission and got a map of the site. It was not the clearest map and it was really difficult to tell which way to go! We just went for it, and I think it worked out for the best. Loved all the weirdness and got some lovely photos of the experience. I would never have heard of it if it hadn't been for Yelpers last year raving about it. So thank you!!

I've been planning a visit to the Garden of Cosmic Speculation at Portrack House for some years…read more The place only opens once a year for just five hours and the entry fee of £7 is shared between Maggies Centres charity and the Scotland Garden scheme who organise the event. This year I got my wish and despite it being a bit of a damp day the rain held off for most of our stay. Boy was i glad I wore my hefty walking boots and waterproof trousers. There was much mud to navigate and a pair of walking poles wouldn't have gone amiss to traverse some of the slippery hills. The Garden of Cosmic Speculation was well worth the drive to Dumfries and Galloway. There were some basic refreshment facilities but we took a picnic and a big flask of coffee. Well behaved dogs are welcome, there are loos and portaloos (be ready to queue) and the parking is very well organised. Not wheelchair friendly and a bit of a challenge in places for the less able. Hugely recommend a visit! If you're feeling impatient why not visit Jupiter Artland in Edinburgh or the Crawick Multiverse near Sanquhar in Dumfries and Galloway, as they share the same garden designer Charles Jencks.

It's a hidden pocket garden with a gated entryway. I don't think a whole lot of tourists pass…read morethrough here unless on a tour. It's kind of obscure, and looks like someone's private garden. I love that it's maintained very well. You can thank the Mushroom Trust for that. On a cool November day, it was a nice little retreat from the Royal Mile. It's very quiet in there, and maybe due to the high walls of Canongate Kirk. It's a nice pass thru for locals walking through from neighboring businesses. It's lovely to pass by the manicured shrubs and to see falling autumn leaves. I think I saw an herb garden as well. The Canongate Mercat Cross is also there as you walk further into the garden. I'd be here daily if I lived or worked nearby. It's just one of those hidden gems that deserves a visit when on Canongate.

Absolute gem that we encountered by accident after tea at Clarindas. Definitely worth a stroll…read morethrough these beautifully manicured gardens. Great photo ops as well- and it's free! Felt like we were in the countryside in the middle of Old Edinburgh

Not to be confused with the larger Pollok Country Park (which is much larger and more for general…read moreleisure activities) such as picnicking and eyeing up the Highland cows. No, these gardens are, undoubtedly smaller. However, they should definitely not be overlooked. Though, they are slightly out of the way and can be easily missed if you are not specifically looking, or rather hunting. Despite this, they are worth a visit and there's something for almost everyone. Garden, plant and flower wise there are : The Rose Garden; The Walled Garden; The Woodland Garden; The Rhododendron Garden and the more intimate, Private Garden. This last garden is situated int he immediate vicinity of Pollok House and surrounding the land at the back and side of it. It's mainly simple designs of small trimmed hedges - set on a wider gravelled area - with beds of colours pansies inside. While, the other gardens are slightly further along and in the direction of the Old Courtyard Stables to the left of the House. You can access these through a stroll along the main grassy aisle which has stone pillars at both the beginning and the end of its length. Additionally, for the duration of it's length the lining beds are filled with a variety of hostas in the summer. Avid gardeners, and the majority of adults, will enjoy investigating the more formal gardens which are at the end of this green pathway. Meanwhile, young kids can enjoy running through the tiny trails between the mini hedges; and for older kids there is also ample lawn space scattered around on which they can happily play without any disturbance.

Beautiful garden but small and would take less than 30 mins to get round. I wouldn't go out of my…read moreway to visit again but pleasant enough.

Love this place. One from Edinburgh's Secret Gardens. Always calm and quiet. Very relaxing spot…read more Admission free but £2 donation is recommended.