The Kibble Palace closed in September 2003 and over the following 3 years was dismantled and restored off site before being re-erected on its plinth in the Botanic Gardens. The building officially re-opened on Saint Andrew’s Day (30 November) 2006.

Glasgow Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden located in the West End of Glasgow, Scotland. It features several glasshouses, the most notable of which is the Kibble Palace.

The Kibble Palace is an important and unique glasshouse of its type and takes the form of a large dome and rotunda connected to a smaller dome by a link corridor. This fabulous structure...

Glasgow Botanic Gardens celebrated its bicentenary in 2017, but the impressive Glasgow is somewhat younger. The “Kibble Palace” was only erected here in 1873 – it previously belonged to the wealthy eccentric John Kibble, who had it built on Loch Long to the west of Glasgow.

Explore the 'A' listed Kibble Palace, named after the Victorian John Kibble who brought the glasshouse from his home at Coulport, Loch Long, to Glasgow in 1873. This architectural treasure is...

Kibble Palace is a magnificent glasshouse designed by John Kibble and houses the national collection of tree ferns. Plants from tropical rainforests grow in the palm house. The Botanic Gardens Tearoom is the latest addition to the gardens and can be found in the former curator’s house near Kibble Palace.

Join us on Thursdays at 11am or 2pm for a free guided tour of the iconic Kibble Palace and its wonderful plant collection. See our calendar for information on upcoming lectures, tours, meetings and other events.

The Kibble Palace is made of iron and glass and is a fine example of Victorian engineering. It utilizes slender iron bars and was typical to the 19th century architectural style. The frames for the structure were made from wrought iron and had iron ring …

The Kibble Palace. a magnificent Curvilinular Glasshouse designed by John Kibble (full details elsewhere in this site) houses the National collection of tree ferns. Further details of the plant collections in the Gardens can be found under Plant Collections.

Explore the Kibble Palace: The Kibble Palace is a magnificent glasshouse filled with a unique collection of tropical plants and ferns. This Victorian-era marvel features an intricate ironwork structure where you can marvel at the beauty of plants from around the world.