Glasgow Parks

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Glaschu: Dear Green Place

Glasgow has more park space per head of population than any other city in the UK. Here is a roundup of the parks as found in geograph.

See Glasgow City Council's websiteExternal link for a more comprehensive description.

Glasgow Green

On the banks of the Clyde, close to the city centre, this is Glasgow's oldest park, dating back to the 15th century. The original home of Rangers FC, the park was recently renovated and is enjoying a resurgence in popularity with Glaswegians and visitors alike. It plays host to major events such as the World Pipe Band Championships, marathons, bike races, concerts, fireworks displays and the annual Glasgow Fair carnival each July.
The Category A Listed LinkExternal link carpet factory was built in stages from 1889 to 1938. Designed in Venetian gothic style by William Leiper, with sections copied from Venice's Doge's Palace. James Templeton and son began manufacturing carpets here in 1857. A cotton mill dating from 1823 is contained within the complex.

Further reading at Canmore: LinkExternal link .

Viewed across Glasgow Green.
by Thomas Nugent



Here are just a few of the images of the park to be found in geograph.
NS5964 : Glasgow Green by Thomas Nugent NS5964 : Green Boundary by Thomas Nugent NS5964 : Glasgow Green and High Court by Thomas Nugent NS5964 : Temperance Movement statue by Thomas Nugent NS5964 : World Pipe Band Championships by Thomas Nugent NS5964 : Rowers at Glasgow Green by Thomas Nugent NS5964 : Clyde boathouse by Thomas Nugent NS5964 : St Andrew's Suspension Bridge by Thomas Nugent NS5964 : Suspension bridge by Thomas Nugent NS5964 : Boathouse and suspension bridge by Thomas Nugent NS5964 : Old tree by Thomas Nugent NS5964 : Nelson's Monument, Glasgow Green by Stephen Sweeney NS6064 : Peter Pan statue by Thomas Nugent NS6064 : Doulton Fountain by Thomas Nugent NS6064 : Communal drying area by Thomas Nugent NS6064 : People's Palace Winter Garden by Thomas Nugent NS6064 : People's Palace by Thomas Nugent NS6064 : People's Palace Museum and Winter Gardens by Thomas Nugent NS6063 : Gymnasium For Adults by Thomas Nugent NS6063 : Survivor by Thomas Nugent NS6063 : Cycle racks in Glasgow Green by Thomas Nugent NS6063 : Glasgow and the Clyde by Thomas Nugent NS5964 : Drummer and drum by Thomas Nugent NS5964 : Ornate lamp by Thomas Nugent NS5964 : Tidal weir by Thomas Nugent NS6064 : Warming up by Thomas Nugent
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Kelvingrove Park

In the heart of the West End, as the name suggests, on the banks of Glasgow's 'other' river, the Kelvin. Opened in 1852 as the West Park, this is arguably the finest of Glasgow's many parks. It played host to three major exhibitions around the turn of the 19th-20th century.

The Friends of Kelvingrove ParkExternal link website is well worth a look if you intend to make a visit.
Snowmen and sledgers galore in Kelvingrove Park, after Glasgow's heaviest overnight snowfall in 10 years.
by Chris Upson



Here are just a few of the images of the park to be found in geograph.
NS5766 : Fountain in Kelvingrove Park by G Laird NS5766 : Highland Light Infantry memorial by Thomas Nugent NS5766 : The River Kelvin by Thomas Nugent NS5766 : Earl Roberts statue by Thomas Nugent NS5766 : Kelvingrove Park gate by Thomas Nugent NS5766 : Outdoor theatre depicting "The Life of Christ" by Dannie Calder NS5766 : Kelvingrove Park bandstand by Thomas Nugent NS5766 : Kelvingrove Skate Park by Patrick NS5666 : Sculpture on Kelvin Way bridge by Thomas Nugent NS5666 : Sculpture on Kelvin Way bridge by Thomas Nugent NS5666 : Sculpture on Kelvin Way bridge by Thomas Nugent NS5666 : Sculpture on Kelvin Way bridge by Thomas Nugent NS5666 : West end museums by Thomas Nugent NS5666 : A grand entrance by Thomas Nugent NS5666 : Glasgow University Tower by Thomas Nugent
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