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Botanic Gardens flies Green Flag once again

Two other Glasgow green spaces receive Community Awards

Could longer grass be a 'natural solution' to problem drinking at Kelvingrove Park?

The concern of the authorities is that Kelvingrove Park is now seen as a 'party destination' for revellers from outside Glasgow.

Hallowed turf … garden centre to open at site of historic football match in West End

The venture will see West End residents able to buy quality shrubs and plants on their doorstep.

Power to the people … campaigners win fight to save flower beds in Victoria Park

But a campaign to save the beds was led by the Friends of Victoria Park and Whiteninch community council.

Friends of Victoria Park launch campaign to save flower beds from city council axe

Protests in the park, a petition, and a publicity drive are among moves being planned.

Victoria Park to lose 28 of its flower beds as city council seeks ways to save money

Volunteers have been invited to take on the planting and upkeep - but it looks unlikely that any group will be able to step in.

North Glasgow's 'secret' nature reserve opens up spectacular views over West End

On a clear day, visitors can even see over to the Isle of Arran some 40 miles away

'Fossil Grove visitors may be concerned at clearing work, but it will be for the better'

Friends of Victoria Park want to restore the pond and create a fernery more in keeping with the habitat.

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