Introduction
This evening, I am posting information on Kelvingrove Park in the West End of Glasgow, Scotland.
Information on Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow
Kelvingrove Park forms what might be called the ‘posh’ part of Glasgow where can be found:
- Art Gallery & Museum. One of the top such establishments in Europe.
- Glasgow University. Ranks high in Scotland. Tours are available.
- Hotels and lodgings.
- High status houses and apartments.
- The River Kelvin. Now much improved.
- Various sporting facilities.
Front facade of Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
The actual park comprises:
- An extensive, grassed recreation area.
- A children’s play area.
- Skatepark.
- Various statues and monuments, mainly dating from the Victorian era.
- Paved walkways providing access to the Botanic Gardens and further afield.
- Panoramic views from the high elevation section.
Spring flowers
John S Kennedy Bengal Tigress Monument. This was the gift of a son of Glasgow, John Stewart Kennedy, who had emigrated to New York and made his fortune there.
Stewart Memorial Fountain. This commemorates the building of a clean, public water facility for the city of Glasgow in the 1850s. Water was sourced from Loch Katrine, which remains the situation today. Prior to the commissioning of the fresh water supply various diseases were rampant in Glasgow. The memorial is named after Robert Stewart of Murdostoun who was the Provost (Mayor) of Glasgow in 1854.The fountain was designed by James Sellars who based the the theme of the sculptures on Sir Walter Scott‘s poem “Lady of the Lake”.
Children’s Play Area
River Kelvin with Glasgow University,
Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow with view of Glasgow University
View of Glasgow Tower from Kelvingrove Park
More information
The publication Visitors’ Guide to Scotland includes sections on cities, sightseeing, castles, islands, wildlife, prehistory and much more. ISBN is 978-1-9161 332-0-4. Also available via Kindle..