Henry IV
2014-07-31 20:00, 2014-08-01 20:00, 2014-08-02 20:00 UTC
(adapted from Henry IV Parts 1 & 2)
Directed and adapted by Gordon Barr
“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown”
Henry IV has won the crown from Richard II but his throne faces rebellion and his health is failing. As the King prepares for war, his son Prince Hal is languishing in brothels and taverns in the company of the notorious Sir John Falstaff.
Can Hal face up to the responsibilities required of an heir to the throne? Will he ever be able to live up to his father’s expectations? And when the time comes, will he be able to choose between duty and loyalty to an old friend?
Our “Lesser Spotted Shakespeare” programme continues this year as just 3 actors perform Shakespeare’s great historical drama in the magnificent surroundings of the Kibble Palace and explore what it takes for Hal to eventually become Henry V.

Henry V
2014-08-01 19:45, 2014-08-02 19:45
Directed and adapted by Jennifer Dick
“Awake our sleeping sword of war…
We would not seek a battle as we are,
Nor, as we are, we say we will not shun it”
June, 1915. The Great War is not yet one year old. A Glasgow school hosts its annual Gala day and Prize-giving…
You, the family and friends of all our scholars and teachers, are invited to the fete. A variety of entertainments will be on offer, not least our ‘Grand Patriotic Pageant’, in which the whole of our school performs Shakespeare’s great classic; Henry V.
Can our cockpit hold the vasty fields of France? Or may we cram within our wooded O the very casques that did affright the air at Agincourt?
These are dark days for our country. But amongst the gathering gloom all the youth of Scotland are on fire.
P.S. Our Headmaster has asked me to remind you that although the Pageant begins at 7.45pm, various other entertainments will be available from 7.15pm onwards.

Doors Open Day - Filmy Fern House
2014-09-20 - 2014-09-21 | Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0UE, United Kingdom
The Filmy Fern House will be open for Doors Open Day, a celebration of Glasgow’s Built Heritage, with tours starting at 12.30, 14.00, 15.00 on Saturday and Sunday (20th & 21st September).
Meeting Point: Outside of Kibble Palace

Stars over the Botanics
2015-01-20 19:15 - 21:30 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:
extracted from the The Astronomical Society of Glasgow’s Website
http://www.theasg.org.uk/index.php/asg-events/icalrepeat.detail/2015/01/20/40/-/stars-over-the-botanics
Tuesday 20 January 2015, 19:15 – 21:30

Our ‘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.
Dates and times are listed below.
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.

The Electric Gardens
2015-01-23 - 2015-02-15 | Bower Building, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, United Kingdom
The Electric Gardens will run from Friday, 23 January to Sunday, 15 February.
The unusual experience consists of a walking tour for adults, children and groups, through the darkened upper Botanic Gardens with dramatic lighting, sound effects and music enhancing The Electric Gardens experience. The tour includes a special visit inside the Kibble Palace.
Michael Dale, West End Festival director said: “We’re delighted to give this new event the go-ahead.
“At this quiet time of year, it’s nice to have something to look forward to, and this gives people from across Glasgow the opportunity to plan an evening in the west end, taking in The Electric Gardens as well as taking advantage of the fantastic restaurants and bars in the area.
“While The West End Festival runs in June every year, we are expanding our operations into the winter months and so this event is something different, an opportunity to see the iconic and well-loved Botanic Gardens in a different light!”
From 5.30-8.30pm every day, excluding 26 January or 2 February, tours will start every half hour, taking around 45 minutes. The natural characteristics of the Botanic Gardens means the experience is fully accessible to all.
An early bird offer has launched today until 31 December, with child tickets priced at £6, adults £8 and a family ticket for four at £25. From 1 January, ticket prices will then be £8 for a child, £10 for an adult and £30 for a family ticket. For children under five admission is free.
The west end businesses are participating in the event by putting on special offers during this period, so groups and families can make the occasion a night out. Mark Tracey, chairman of the Byres Road Traders Association said “We warmly welcome initiatives like this from the West End Festival with whom we work in the summer. A quality event like this merely underlines the quality of the food and drink offering in the west end, and we hope to see many new faces for The Electric Gardens.”

Craft Fair
2015-02-01 | Hopkirk Building, United Kingdom

Book Fair
2015-03-07 08:00 - 2015-03-08 17:00 | Hopkirk Building, United Kingdom

Pilates Class
2015-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:

Yoga Class
2015-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens , Select a Country:

RBGE Certificate in Practical Horticulture - Day One
2015-03-14
Day one of the RBGE Certification in Practical Horticulture. Places are still available and you can find out further information here.

Pilates with Kerry Stewart
2015-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | 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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

Book Fair
2016-04-30 10:00 - 2016-05-02 13:00
Come along and browse through a large selection of books old and new.

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
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

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.

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