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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Saughton Gardens are one of those places you can only really stumble upon by accident as you rarely…read morehear anything about it and is one of those hidden gems that you never expected to find. The gardens themselves are very well done and clearly laid out by someone who knows what they are doing with a large proportion of it highly influenced by traditional Tudor styles and includes a large rose garden. Really this is your typical show garden broken down into the standard components and the old house really finishes it off. What does stand out a bit is the tropical greenhouse area and that is certainly worth a visit while you are here. It doesn't get very busy here making it very peaceful so it does offer a great place to relax and enjoy your surroundings.

This is some gem to be found! And I'm kicking myself to why I've not visited this little haven…read morebefore. Uh huh! Why on earth would I pass this so often and not venture into these gardens ... Why why why??!! The tropical plant house is small compared to botanical gardens but is packed with bird of paradise flowers and other wonderful flowers. Follow through and you have the walled gardens, which I have yet to explore due to time commitments. But I will be back, oh yes! Toilets need a proper clean sand one does not have a lock! It's council run and has a wee cafe too.