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.

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.

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.

What a fabulous way to enjoy some theatre - outside, in the sunshine and far away from any actual…read moretheatre. Bard in the Botanics is a simple idea - a play in a park, essentially. It's set up nicely with a closed off area on a banked part of the Botanics so you get a good view of the stage from where ever you're sitting. We were seeing the Comedy of Errors and the performance was brilliant. Added to it was an absolutely glorious summer night, so it was a pleasant experience to sit out and enjoy it. You can hire a wee stool but why not take along your own blanket and enjoy the picnic experience? You can also take your own food and drink (I don't think there's any to buy nearby anyway). They ensure the park toilets are kept open if you need to visit - beware of the mad dash during the intermission though! Bard in the Botanics is already on my list of things to do next summer!

I try to go to at least one performance of Bard in the Botanics every year and I've yet to be…read moredisappointed. My favourites have included King Lear, Othello, A Midsummer Night's Dream and, most recently, Coriolanus. Sometimes the plays are done the traditional way, sometimes the Bard in the Botanics team put a bit of a spin on things. So, for example, the version of A Midsummer Night's Dream that I saw a couple of years ago featured a lot of sequins and some show tunes - it was unexpected and very, very camp but it totally worked with the play. In this summer's edition of Coriolanus the main character becomes Caius Marsha rather than Caius Marcius in a clever gender-swapping of the role. The plays either take place outdoors in the Botanic Gardens, or in a marque, or in the Kibble Palace which has surprisingly good acoustics! Very occasionally a play gets rained off but I've only been unfortunate enough to have that happen once. My understanding is that the usual way of dealing with this is to either offer customers a ticket to a different showing or to give them their money back. It's rare though, and getting rained on happens less often than getting bitten by midges, so watch out for that! This year the plays haven't been limited to Shakespeare, with a production of Dr Faustus being billed alongside Coriolanus, Twelfth Night and Macbeth. So even if you've been traumatised by studying Shakespeare at school and can no longer bear the plays, there could still be something here for you.

It's so sad to write a one star review for one of Glasgow's parks. The Citizen's Rose Garden has so…read moremuch potential to be something wonderful again but has sadly fallen into a state of neglect. In 2012 some work was done to improve the situation, which had started to deteriorate after some demolitions of tower blocks in the Lauriston area. I'm sure improvements were made but sadly the park is still far from what might be hoped. It's a little overgrown, there's no sign of roses and it's full of litter and broken glass. It's only a small park, but it could be a really nice green space in the area. There are benches available and it summer it would be a lovely place to sit, if only it was given a little TLC. Note: This is not to be confused with the Gorbals Rose Garden, a slightly larger garden a short walk from this one. This one is located opposite The Citizen's Theatre.

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

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.

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.