Glasgow Botanic Gardens

These gardens in the city's West End were established in the early nineteenth century and moved to their present site by the River Kelvin in 1842. They are best known for the Kibble Palace, a striking cast-iron and glass glasshouse relocated here from a private estate, which shelters tree ferns and marble statues. Other ranges house orchids, cacti and tropical species, while outdoor beds include herb and rose gardens. Riverside walks and the disused Kelvin railway path extend the green space beyond the formal grounds.