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Glasgow`s Botanic Gardens started as a private venture which was eventually taken over as a public park. It is situated in the West End, near to Glasgow University and is a popular recreation area for many local people.

The following articles give a description of the park, notes on its history and a description of a number of its gardens.

general
history
glasshouses
main glasshouse
Kibble Palace
outdoor gardens
herbaceous borders
systematic garden
herb garden
arboretum
bridges over the River Kelvin
Kirklee Bridge
other structures
main gate

The Botanic Gardens are usually busy with West Enders when the weather is warm. The picture shows the main glasshouse.


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