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Glasgow Botanic GardensvsThe Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
Both are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel ranks significantly better than Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace. The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel ranks #1 in Glasgow with positive reviews from 7 reviewers like Time Out, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
The Telegraph
730 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0UE, Scotland
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Frommer's "The plant collection includes some rather acclaimed orchids and begonias. This is a good place to unwind and wander, whether through the working vegetable plot or along the banks of the River Kelvin." Full review
Lonely Planet "A marvellous thing about walking in here is the way the noise of Great Western Rd suddenly recedes into the background." Full review
Fodor's "When the sun shines, the Botanics (as they're known to locals) quickly fill up with people enjoying the extensive lawns, beautiful flower displays, and herb garden." Full review
The Telegraph "Fifty acres of leafy lawns and lanes in the heart of the west end dominated by the Kibble Palace, a magnificent wrought iron-framed Victorian glasshouse filled with exotic tree ferns." Full review
The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
Concierge Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide The Telegraph
Time Out
100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow G3 8RS, Scotland
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Concierge "A zinc and glass temple to transport designed by Zaha Hadid. It has over 3,000 objects and 150 interactive displays."
Frommer's "This museum contains a collection of many forms of transportation and related technology." Full review
Fodor's "This huge metal structure with curving walls echoes the covered yards where ships were built on the Clyde." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The main part of the collection, featuring a fascinating series of cars... including the world's first pedal-powered bicycle from 1847 and model Clyde-built ships." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Located on the site of a former shipyard, at the confluence point of the River Clyde and River Kelvin, this museum opened in June 2011 and is one of the city's most spectacular attractions." Full review
The Telegraph "Acclaimed Zaha Hadid-designed museum of transport, dubbed ‘Glasgow’s Guggenheim’, with more than 3,000 exhibits." Full review
Time Out "The 3,000-strong collection of objects detailing Glasgow’s rich past from its era as maritime powerhouse through to the present day are as fascinating as ever, and engrossingly displayed. " Full review
