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    Botanic Gardens (Glasgow, United Kingdom)

    The Botanic Gardens in Glasgow were established in 1817 originally with the intention of supplying samples for the botany department at Glasgow University. They cover an area of 50 acres. They are located in the West End of the city between the River Kelvin and Great Western Road. The Gardens can be accessed by foot through several entrances, which include Great Western Road, Queen Margaret Drive, Kirklee Circus and Kelvin Walkway. There are several glasshouses the most famous being the 19th century Kibble Palace which is made from cast iron and covers an area of 2137 square metres. There are many big collections of plants within the gardens including orchids, ferns, begonias and many tree species. Opening times of the gardens is 7am until dusk with the glasshouse being open 10am till 6pm (4.15 in winter). There is a visitor’s centre that is open from 11am until 4pm.

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    730 Great Western Road ,  G12 8BZ,  
    Telephone: +44(141)3342422 | Fax: +44(141)3396964 | 

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