Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Stars over the Botanics
2016-10-11 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Glasgow Botanic Garden/Kibble Palace, Glasgow, G12 OUE, United Kingdom
The ‘Stars Over the Botanics‘ events are a chance for the public to come along and talk to some astronomers, and get the chance to have a look at some of the wonders in the heavens above. The events are ticketed, and are not free, however they are great value for money. We’ll have a number of telescopes available for you to look through, all operated by our Astronomers, so you can be sure there will be something interesting to see. Whether it’s the Moon, the Planets, or some deep sky objects, if it’s there, we’ll find it for you.
On the off chance that the weather is cloudy (or even raining), we have a programme of lectures and talks available, all in the comfort and surroundings of the Botanic Gardens’ Kibble Palace. Using planetarium software, we can take you on a tour of the universe, show you the moon in fantastic detail, or show you some of the many phenomenon of the sky and sun like noctilucent clouds, sun dogs and parhelion.
So no matter whether it’s clear or cloudy, it’s always a good night. The events limited in numbers and entry is paid at the gate on the night. Arrive early to avoid disappointment as the evenings are always well attended, and are limited to the first 40 people to arrive. Gate opens 7:15 pm for a 7:30 pm start. Tickets, £4 (adults) & £2 (children). A full wet weather programme will be available when observing is not possible.

Book Fair
2016-10-08 10:00 - 2016-10-09 16:30 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens /Hopkirk Building, 730 Great Western Road , Glasgow, Select a Country:
Come along and browse through a large selection of books old and new.

Craft Fair Hosted By The Scottish Craft Collective
2016-10-02 10:00 - 16:30 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens/Hopkirk Building, 730 Great Western Rd , Glasgow , United Kingdom
The event will start at 10am in the Hopkirk building hosting numerous talented crafters. The Underheugh Ark Rescue will be present explaining the work they do and introducing you to some of the rescue dogs. All profits from this even will go to the ark.
Free Entry.

Bohemia Bespoke Vintage Wedding Fair
2016-09-25 00:00 - 16:00 | Glasgow Botanic Garden Kibble Palace, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, Select a State:, G12 OUE, United Kingdom
Bohemia is delighted to be hosting a Fairytale Bespoke Vintage Wedding Fair at the stunning Kibble Palace Heart of Glasgow Botanic Gardens. A beautiful Wedding location and a wonderful opportunity for Future Brides and Grooms and Families to come along and meet Local Artisan Bespoke Wedding Exhibitors over 40 Hand selected exhibitors who will be on hand Friendly, Helpful and Downright Inspiring! To help you plan your Special Day. Sample Wedding Cakes, See stunning Vintage Bespoke gowns, Hand created Crystal Tiaras, Wedding Stationary Favours , Florals and more.

Soil Association Scotland Presents 'Live Well' Organic Pop Up
2016-09-24 02:00 - 17:00 | Glasgow Botanic Garden/Kibble Palace, Glasgow, G12 OUE, United Kingdom

Moth And Bat Night
2016-09-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Bower Building, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, United Kingdom
The Butterfly Conservation will be demonstrating how they trap & record moths and find out why they do it. Clyde Bat Group are also attending, to take you on a bat walk & tell you all about bats.

Glasgow And District Fuchsia Society Show
2016-08-27 10:00 - 2016-08-28 18:00 | Glasgow Botanic Garden Kibble Palace, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, Select a State:, G12 OUE, United Kingdom
2016 Annual Fuchsia Show on Saturday August 27th and Sunday August 28th. Open to the public from 10am to 6pm. Fuchsia Plants for sale. Free Admission.

Book Fair
2016-08-15 10:00 - 2016-08-21 17:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens/Hopkirk Building, 730 Great Western Rd , Glasgow , United Kingdom
Browse through a large selection of books, in the Hopkirk Building.

Children's Magic Show with award winning magician David Ennis
2016-07-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens/Hopkirk Building, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom
David Ennis is an award winning Magician. His unique magic has been seen throughout Scotland, UK & Europe. All proceeds will go to Flora’s Year in India with Project Trust.

Oor Wullie's Bucket Tour
2016-07-20 08:00 - 2016-07-24 17:00 | Glasgow Botanic Garden Kibble Palace, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, Select a State:, G12 OUE, United Kingdom
While the trail is underway in Dundee, 10 additional Oor Wullies will set off on an eight week national tour around Scotland. They will start in Aberdeen on 4th June and travel to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Perth, & Inverness, returning eight weeks later to Dundee in time to join the rest of the Bucket Trail at the grand auction of all the sculptures. You may remember the Wild Dolphins in Aberdeen or the Cows in Edinburgh – this summer come & join in Oor Wullie’s 80th Anniversary as part of the Year of Innovation, Architecture & Design. Be inspired, get imaginative, celebrate the character and creativity of Scotland.

Outing to the Plant Explorers and Branklyn NTS Gardens
2016-07-09 08:30 - 17:30 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, Select a State:, G12 OUE, United Kingdom
The Friends of the Botanic Gardens Annual Outing this year will be to the Explores Garden and The Branklyn NTS Garden in Perth.
The coach will depart Glasgow Botanic Gardens in the morning first arriving at the Explorers Garden in Pitlochry. Guests will have the chance to experience the wonderful woodland garden which celebrates the stories and results of Scottish Plant Hunters. The coach will then travel to the Branklyn NTS Garden which features two acres of magnificent garden, set on the side of Kinnoull Hill overlooking Perth. Branklyn holds an impressive collection of rare and unusual plants. This attractive garden, a haven of peace within walking distance of Perth, was developed by John and Dorothy Renton with the help of seed collections from plant hunters such as Forrest, Ludlow and Sherriff.
Transport will leave from the front of the Kibble Palace at 8.30am at a charge of £18.00 per person for the transport only. Pay your own entrance fee on the day. Friends may wish to bring a packed lunch. Alternatively, light refreshments can be purchased at the adjacent Pitlochry Theatre.
For more information please call – 0141 276 1614

Workshop: An introduction to natural dyeing
2016-06-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Glasgow Botanic Garden/Kibble Palace, Glasgow, G12 OUE, United Kingdom
Join horticulturist and craftsperson Julia Billings in a full-day workshop on the essentials of transferring colours found in plants onto fabric and yarn.
We will cover the key aspects of natural dyeing: fibre preparation and mordanting, sourcing dyestuffs, the various steps involved in preparing and working with a natural dyebath, safe dyeing practice, over-dyeing to create complex colours, keeping records of dye experiments and other tips for dyeing with plants and other natural materials. We will explore the use of mordants and modifiers before and after dyeing to achieve a wide range of colours from the same pot and take a walk around Glasgow Botanic Gardens to explore the dye potential of some of the plants growing in the gardens.
All materials, comprehensive notes on processes covered, samples of fabric and yarn dyed in the workshop, tea and cake £65 (limited to 10 participants)

To book: Please go to www.woollwnflower.com and click o the shop link

Book Fair
2016-06-18 10:00 - 2016-06-19 17:00, 2016-05-28 10:00 - 2016-05-30 17:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens/Hopkirk Building, 730 Great Western Rd , Glasgow , United Kingdom

Kelvin at the Kibble
2016-06-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Kibble Palace

Orchid Fair 2016
2016-05-14 10:00 - 2016-05-15 17:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens/Kibble Palace, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, g12 0ue, United Kingdom
The nineteenth annual Weekend Orchid Fair will be held at Glasgow Botanic Gardens on Saturday May 14th and Sunday May 15th.
Entry to this popular event is free and open from 10am until 6pm on Saturday and 10am until 5pm on the Sunday.
Specialist orchid nurseries will be tempting you with their exquisite flowers and plants and offering advice on how to keep them should you need it.
The Scottish Orchid Society are putting on a display and giving talks and practical demonstrations. In addition the Glasgow Branch of the British Cactus and Succulent Society will exhibit a range of plants to admire and buy
The Main Range of glasshouses will be open as usual from 10am until 6:00pm each day for visitors to enjoy the extensive tropical plant displays including Glasgow’s municipal orchid collection.

Workshop: An introduction to natural dyeing
2016-05-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens/Kibble Palace, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, g12 0ue, United Kingdom

Book Fair
2016-04-30 10:00 - 2016-05-02 13:00

Pilates Class With Kerry Stewart
2016-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens/Kibble Palace, 730 Great Western Road , Select a Country:

Pilates Class With Kerry Stewart
2016-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Glasgow Botanic Garden/Kibble Palace, Glasgow, G12 OUE, United Kingdom

Aaron Angell Exhibition - The Death Of Robin Hood
2016-04-08 10:00 - 2016-04-25 18:00 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Select a Country:
For Glasgow International, Angell presents a series of new ceramic sculptures among plants in the National Begonia collection. These works are produced in close reference to the compositions of the gardener Capability Brown and associated examples of vernacular architecture. Here the organ is re-imagined as a machine for communicating with the vegetable kingdom.

Tea Green Market
2015-12-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:
This Christmas spoil yourself as well as your loved ones by coming to Tea Green at Kibble palace on the 12th of December from 10am until 4pm. This unique event will be showcasing an amazing array of over 50 Scottish independent makers with this stunning backdrop. Bringing an unrivaled selection of goods from some of Scotland’s most talented artists and designers. Think beautiful textiles, dazzling jewellery, delightful illustrations and much more, all in time to solve your festive shopping needs, no matter what your style!
So make this festive season stress free from bustling high streets and escape the downpours of sleet and snow by attending this exclusive event. Our first 30 visitors will get a beautifully curated goodie bag and Tea Green will have a luxury gift-wrapping station there to ease the stress and worry of picking a hiding place for your gifts. Tea Green has Christmas all beautifully wrapped up!

The Electric Gardens II: Lux Botanicum
2015-11-13 - 2015-12-06
The Electric Gardens II: Lux Botanicum
Friday 13 November to Sunday 6 December.

Building on last winter’s successful first event, this sensory experience will encourage families, adults, children and groups to walk through the darkened upper Botanic Gardens with dramatic lighting, sound effects and music and look at the iconic Gardens in a different light. The magnificent Kibble Palace will once again be open throughout the event and have a few special entertainers and surprises.Michael Dale, West End Festival director said: “We’re very excited to launch our second winter event, The Electric Gardens II, Lux Botanicum. For this event, we’ve chosen to concentrate on the natural features of the Botanic Gardens, one of Glasgow’s most attractive parks, in particular the rarer trees, the animals that live in the park and a series of specially created masks that have been hidden away for visitors to discover.“We received much positive and constructive feedback after last winter’s event, which gave us new ideas and has helped us to improve the experience for the second event. We’ll have food and hot drinks available, and we’ve also created an exciting new ‘fire theatre’ show which will be performed several times on stage every evening.
The Electric Gardens 2 will start on Friday 13 November and run from 5.30pm to 8pm Wednesday to Sunday with entry slots every 15 minutes. There are no shows on Mondays or Tuesdays. The last day is Sunday 6 December.
In response to comments from EG1 (Electric Gardens 1) the tickets are cheaper on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and children under 5 are still free of charge, although they need a ticket. Tickets start at £5 for a child (5 to 16), £8 for an adult and £25 for a family of four.

You can book online through the link below or you can ring TicketSource on 0333 666 3366. Payment is by credit or debit card only. There is a small booking fee added to your purchase.
In response to comments from EG1, carers will be admitted free of charge with every full price ticket. Please let us know a few days in advance if you or anyone in your party is in a wheelchair. The park is accessible for wheelchairs.
For full Terms and Conditions. and other relevant information, these can be found on the TicketSource website once you have chosen a day and time, and ticked a relevant ticket price. You can read the Ts and Cs without having to purchase.

– See more at: http://www.westendfestival.co.uk/events/events/electric-gardens

Tour: Edibles in the Gardens
2015-09-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:
Edibles in the Gardens – A tour of tantalising treats grown at the Gardens
Tour Times: 10.00am 12.00pm
Location: Kibble Palace

'Pop-Up' Organic Food & Drinks Market
2015-09-12 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:

Fuchsia Society Show
2015-08-29 - 2015-08-30 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:
Glasgow and District Fuchsia Society will be hosting the 2015 Annual Show on Saturday 29th August and Sunday 30th August.
Location: Kibble Palace
Times: 10am to 6pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Free admission
Fuchsia plants for sale

MyParkScotland launch
2015-05-22 08:00 - 17:00
MyParkScotland will formally launch 22 May promoting all park activities and events in Glasgow and Edinburgh Parks.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens will showcase Tai-chi at 2pm today

Orchid Fair 2015
2015-05-16 - 2015-05-17 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:
Glasgow Botanic Garden’s famous Orchid Fair is back on the 16th and 17th May. Orchid nurseries from across the UK will have a range of orchids and accessories on sale.
Location: Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Date: 16 & 17 May
Time: 10 am to 6 pm (Saturday) and 10 am to 5 pm (Sunday)

Stories in wood and stone by Tim Dijkman
2015-04-30 - 2015-05-04 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:

Yoga with Lucia Berdondini
2015-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Bower Building, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, United Kingdom
