Friends of Glasgow Botanic Gardens

events

  • Kelvin at the Kibble

    Find out how you can get involved with local groups in Glasgow to help protect the River Kelvin!

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  • Orchid Fair 2026

    Glasgow Botanic Gardens 27th Orchid Fair 9th-10th May 2026 @ The Kibble Palace Scotland’s only annual orchid show and fair returns for it’s 27th year to the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May, promising a botanical feast for the senses and a unique opportunity to buy unusual orchids and other tropical…

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  • Our new Peace Garden

    In a moving ceremony, the new garden dedicated to peace was officially opened on August 6, the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima by the USA. Lord Mayor Jacqueline McLaren, the Consul General of Japan, Masataka Tarahara, Glasgow CND Chairperson Jean Anderson officiated and there was rousing singing by Protest in Harmony and, later…

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  • Event: Moth and Bat Night, 2 September 2022

    UPDATE: EVENT SOLD OUT On Friday 2nd September the wonderful people from Butterfly Conservation and Clyde Bat Group will be leading the engagement at the Moth and Bat night at Glasgow Botanic Gardens. It is one of the highlights of the events calendar. Volunteers from Butterfly Conservation will be there to show you some of…

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  • Orchid Fair 23-24 April 2022

    Botanic Gardens 23rd Annual Orchid Fair 2022 Free entry Saturday, 23 April 11am to 4pm and Sunday, 24 April 11am to 4pm

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  • 10th Year for Bard in the Botanics

    Bard in the Botanics returns again to Glasgow Botanic Gardens with three of Shakespeare’s greatest works, The Tempest, Romeo & Juliet and As You Like It. The season kicks off with The Tempest on Wednesday 20th June, which is sure to have all hiding behind the nearest tree. For more information and to book tickets visit www.bardinthebotanics.co.uk.

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