Pollok Country Park
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The Burrell Collection
According to the Burrells’ specific wishes, it was to be housed where people could appreciate the art in a countryside setting. After many years of searching for a suitable site, the opening of the museum in Pollok Country Park in 1983 was received with much critical and public acclaim.
This magnificent collection in its purpose-built home surrounded by beautiful parkland, is ranked amongst the most significant civic museum collections in the UK, comparable to the National Gallery and the V&A in London.
In one of the most significant museum refurbishments of recent years, The Burrell is being revitalised for YOU, the people of Glasgow and visitors to the city.
For more information and collection highlights please click on the link below.
Pollok House
This graceful home is now open to the public. Come in to find out about the lives of the Maxwell family who, with their many servants, lived on this land for over 700 years. Toilets, Baby Change, Tearoom and Takeaway available. Pollok House was completed in 1752 and extended in 1908. Dame Anne Maxwell Macdonald gifted the house and the park to the people of Glasgow in 1966. The National Trust for Scotland was founded in the smoking room at Pollok House in 1932. The Trust was therefore proud to take over management of the property in 1998.
Visit to discover the world class Art collection, including works by Blake and Ruebens, or to understand how lords, ladies and servants lived together by exploring our fascinating Servants’ Quarters.
Pollok House tells the story of the Maxwells but also stories of Glasgow. Hear how the house looked after convalescing soldiers in WW1 and children collected shrapnel to show at school after the Clyde bank Air raids in WW2.
Visit the National Trust for Scotland website for details please click the link below.
Highland Cattle
The highlight of the park for many is seeing Scotland’s most well-known national animal, Highland cattle. With a fold of around 50 Highland cattle to visit all year round, a trip to see these gentle giants, and their fluffy springtime calves, is a must.
To find out more about Glasgow's largest park please click the link below.
Map Tour - Getting there
Free Electric Shuttle Bus
A free electric shuttle bus will be operating in the park from 28 February 2022. The bus will run 7 days, 9.30am-6.30pm in a 20-30 minute loop, linking the park entrance at 2060 Pollokshaws Road to The Burrell Collection and Pollok House.
Pollokshaws West Train Station
Located on Pollokshaws Road, the nearest entrance to the park is less than a 5 minute walk.
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Shawlands Train Station
Is less that a 5 minute walk to the Haggs Road entrance of Pollok Country Park.
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Pollokshaws Road - Bus stop
Serviced by route : 57/57A
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Pollokshaws Road - Bus stop
Serviced by route : 57/57A
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Shawbridge Street - Bus stop
Serviced by route : 3
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Shawbridge Street - Bus stop
Serviced by routes : 3
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Dumbreck Road - Bus stop
Serviced by routes : 34/34A
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Dumbreck Road - Bus stop
Serviced by routes : 34/34A
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The Burrell Collection
The Burrell’s location right at the heart of Pollok Country Park is one of the things that makes a visit to the museum such a unique experience.
Pollok House
The picture-perfect Pollok House, a stunning country manor, houses an impressive Spanish art collection, Edwardian tearoom and runs tours for visitors to experience what life was like, upstairs and downstairs, in this 18th century home. And kids will love the evergreen maze in the gardens.
Explore the Park
The Burrell Collection
The museum and the park combine to offer a great day out for all ages and in all seasons; muddy boots will always be welcome in the museum!
The coffee stops and museum restaurant, along with the toilet facilities mean there's easy access to everything you need to enjoy a full day out, and all that the park and the museum have to offer.
Play Park
As part of a range of work that’s being undertaken to improve the country park, the equipment in the current children’s play will be replaced. This will include the installation of new climbing frames, slides, spinners, a wheelchair accessible roundabout, playhouses, a sandpit, and swings. Several benches and picnic tables will also be included for those who need to take a breather and recharge their play batteries.
Pollok House
Visit the National Trust for Scotland website for details. Please click the link below.
Old Stable Courtyard and Sawmill
Glasgow City Council's bid to the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund for the Pollok Country Park Stables and Sawmill project has been successful, with the award of just over £13million to the project. You can find out more information on our website:
Gazebo and Herbaceous Garden
The wooden gazebo in the centre of the garden was designed and constructed by Gordon Joss (retired) and Neil McIntyre, park employee. The timber structure is predominately made from Teak, recycled from the handrails recovered from the Clyde Tunnel and also Oak and Lime from the park.
Whitecart Bridge
This beautiful bridge was built around the same time as the main part of the house; in the 1750s. It was an important part of the estate, linking the house and stables to Polloktoun , on the South of the river. Polloktoun was where many of the estate workers lived.
Garden Pavilions
These garden pavilions were added as during the early 20th Century renovations to the house. They help to frame the gardens and the house to make a special space for garden parties! On the east side the pavilion is attached to the Servants’ Quarters so that they could bring refreshments directly from the kitchen. The pavilion on the west side is open and connects to the gardens. Open pavilions like this are sometimes called “Thunder Boxes” because they are a great place to shelter from the rain.
Library and Parterre
Pollok House was considerably renewed at the turn of the 20th Century, including these lovely, landscaped gardens. You can take a relaxing stroll through the parterre, woodland walk, walled garden, and vegetable gardens. If you wander all the way to the end of the walled gardens you might find where the Pollok Fairies live! Sir John Stirling Maxwell was the Baronet responsible for alterations to the house in 1890 to 1908. He was keen that Pollok House retain its original character. Sir John and his architect, Robert Rowan Anderson considered several elaborate schemes before Sir John settled on the sympathetic extensions you can see today. This allowed plenty of space for gardens!
Highland Cattle
The highlight of the park for many is seeing Scotland’s most well-known national animal, Highland cattle. With a fold of around 50 Highland cattle to visit all year round, a trip to see these gentle giants, and their fluffy springtime calves, is a must.
Pollok Country Park Heritage Trail
The Pollok Country Park Heritage Trail includes over 40 points of interest and can take around 2 hours to fully explore.
Pollok Country Park provides an exceptional understanding of the natural and built heritage of the Pollok Estate.
Among many, points of interest include the War Memorial, an Ancient Fort and the Pollok Beech Tree (thought to be about 250 years old).
For a complete listing please visit the Glasgow City Council website below:
