Gardens And Parks

Get up close to nature and enjoy the stunning parks and spectacular gardens that call Glasgow home, each with its own special features and attractions!

Alexandra Park

10 Sannox Gardens, Glasgow East End G31 3JE

This 42 hectare (102 acres) East End public park is extremely popular with local residents and the wider community. Park users have always found Alexandra...
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Ardkinglas Estate

Ardkinglas Estate The Square, Cairndow PA26 8BH

Situated on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll, against a spectacular background of mountain and forest, Ardkinglas Estate provides a very special setting for weddings, family parties and other events!
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Balloch Castle Country Park

Balloch Country Park Drymen Road, Balloch G83 8LX

Balloch Castle Country Park is one of the finest public spaces in the West of Scotland with fantastic views over Loch Lomond and plenty of things to see...
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1st Jun

Bobath Scotland Dragon Boats

Baltic Street Adventure Playground

427 Baltic Street, Glasgow East End G40 3EU

Baltic Street Adventure Playground is supervised adventure playground for children from 6 to 12 years. Free to attend, Free to explore, Free to create, Free to play!
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22nd Apr	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
29th Apr	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
6th May	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
13th May	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
20th May	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
27th May	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
3rd Jun	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
10th Jun	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
17th Jun	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
24th Jun	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
1st Jul	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
8th Jul	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
15th Jul	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
22nd Jul	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
29th Jul	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
5th Aug	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
12th Aug	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
19th Aug	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
26th Aug	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
2nd Sep	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
9th Sep	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
16th Sep	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
23rd Sep	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
30th Sep	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
7th Oct	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
14th Oct	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
21st Oct	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
28th Oct	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
4th Nov	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
11th Nov	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
18th Nov	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
25th Nov	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
2nd Dec	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
9th Dec	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions
16th Dec	Baltic Street Adventure Playground Family Sessions

Bellahouston Park

16 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow South Side G41 5BW

Bellahouston Park has many features and facilities to tempt visitors and local residents to its grounds. It boasts formal gardens and open parkland in...
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5th May	Bubble Rush
27th Jul	Big Fun Run Glasgow
27th Jul	Dog Jog Glasgow
16th Aug	Glasgow Summer Sessions
17th Aug	Glasgow Summer Sessions
25th Aug	Glasgow Summer Sessions

Castlemilk Park

Castlemilk Park Machrie Road, Glasgow South Side G45 0AZ

The woodlands of Castlemilk Park run through the heart of Castlemilk and are a great place to visit; it’s a place that is rich in history and a home to many creatures.
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22nd Apr	Early Evening Summer Stroll
29th Apr	Early Evening Summer Stroll
2nd May	Woodland Nippers
4th May	Castlemilk Explorers
6th May	Early Evening Summer Stroll
13th May	Early Evening Summer Stroll
13th May	Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
20th May	Early Evening Summer Stroll
27th May	Early Evening Summer Stroll
3rd Jun	Early Evening Summer Stroll
6th Jun	Woodland Nippers
7th Jun	Castlemilk Explorers
10th Jun	Early Evening Summer Stroll
10th Jun	Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
17th Jun	Early Evening Summer Stroll
24th Jun	Early Evening Summer Stroll
1st Jul	Early Evening Summer Stroll
8th Jul	Early Evening Summer Stroll
15th Jul	Early Evening Summer Stroll
22nd Jul	Early Evening Summer Stroll
29th Jul	Early Evening Summer Stroll
1st Aug	Woodland Nippers
3rd Aug	Castlemilk Explorers
5th Aug	Early Evening Summer Stroll
12th Aug	Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
12th Aug	Early Evening Summer Stroll
19th Aug	Early Evening Summer Stroll
26th Aug	Early Evening Summer Stroll
5th Sep	Woodland Nippers
7th Sep	Castlemilk Explorers
9th Sep	Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
3rd Oct	Woodland Nippers
5th Oct	Castlemilk Explorers
14th Oct	Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
2nd Nov	Castlemilk Explorers
11th Nov	Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
9th Dec	Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
13th Jan	Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
10th Feb	Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All
9th Mar	Wildlife and Photo Walks and Talks for All

Cathkin Braes Country Park

Cathkin Braes Country Park Cathkin Road, Glasgow South Side G45

Cathkin Braes Country Park covers a large area in the south east of Glasgow.It is rich in history and a familiar landmark on the southern skyline reaching...
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Culzean Castle and Country Park

Culzean Castle and Country Park , Maybole KA19 8LE

With a dramatic clifftop setting, Robert Adam architecture, fascinating history & beautiful surrounds, Culzean Castle is one of Scotland's best days out!
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28th Apr	Culzean Challenge
11th May - 12th May	Big Beastie Weekend
21st Jul	Gangsta Granny

Dawsholm Park

Dawsholm Park Ilay Road, Glasgow West End G61 1QQ

Dawsholm Park could well be described as ‘the nature lover’s park’ as there is much of interest to the nature enthusiast here.Large areas of the...
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Dean Castle Country Park

Dean Castle Country Park Dean Road, Kilmarnock KA3 1XB

Dean Castle Country Park is a fantastic free day out for all the family. The country park, covering over 200 acres, is nestled in the heart of Kilmarnock...
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Drumchapel Park

Drumchapel Park Hecla Avenue, Glasgow West End G15 8LY

Drumchapel Park is pleasantly and conveniently situated in the very heart of the housing area, being especially accessible from the large main shopping...
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Eglinton Country Park

The Visitor Centre Eglinton Country Park, Irvine KA12 8TA

Spring, summer, autumn and winter - the beauty of Eglinton Country Park is on your doorstep!Immersed in a rich history, our Country Park gives you space...
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Elder Park

Elder Park Langlands Road, Glasgow South Side G51 3TZ

Elder Park has an area of 37 acres and was laid out by John Honeyman, of architectural practice Honeyman & Keppie. The Park is located within the historic...
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Garscadden Local Nature Reserve

Garscadden Wood , Glasgow West End G15 7LG

This tranquil woodland, with its majestic ancient oaks and old hawthorn hedges, has been growing on this hillside on the edge of Glasgow for hundreds...
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Geilston Garden

Geilston Garden Main Road Cardross, Dumbarton G82 5HD

Geilston Garden is a magical 200-year-old walled garden by the River Clyde with adventure playground and floral mini-maze!
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27th Apr	Nature’s Larder: Foraging with Monica Wilde
18th May	Pastels en Plein Air: Artist Workshop with Carol Moore
1st Jun	Macbeth the Red
6th Jul - 7th Jul	Plant it, grow it, eat it!
6th Jul - 31st Aug	Outdoor Play
20th Jul	Herb Walk & Herbal Workshop with Herbal Scotland
10th Aug	Introduction to Mindfulness: What is mindfulness and why practice it?
10th Aug	Morning Mindfulness for Young Ones
26th Oct	Witchy Walk with the Walking Theatre Company

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

730 Great Western Road, Glasgow West End G12 0UE

Glasgow Botanic Gardens, situated in the West End of the city, lies beside the River Kelvin.At any time of the year there are pleasant riverside walks...
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22nd Apr	Books at the Botanics
4th May	Books at the Botanics
5th May	Books at the Botanics
6th May	Books at the Botanics
11th May - 12th May	Orchid Fair
25th May	Books at the Botanics
26th May	Books at the Botanics
27th May	Books at the Botanics
15th Jun	Books at the Botanics
16th Jun	Books at the Botanics
12th Jul	Books at the Botanics
13th Jul	Books at the Botanics
14th Jul	Books at the Botanics
15th Jul	Books at the Botanics
9th Aug	Books at the Botanics
10th Aug	Books at the Botanics
11th Aug	Books at the Botanics
12th Aug	Books at the Botanics
27th Sep	Books at the Botanics
28th Sep	Books at the Botanics
29th Sep	Books at the Botanics
30th Sep	Books at the Botanics
19th Oct	Books at the Botanics
20th Oct	Books at the Botanics
25th Oct - 31st Oct	GlasGLOW
16th Nov	Books at the Botanics
17th Nov	Books at the Botanics
14th Dec	Books at the Botanics
15th Dec	Books at the Botanics

Glasgow Countryside Rangers

, Various Locations Glasgow

The Glasgow Countryside Ranger Service offer an annual program of guided walks and activities that are free of charge at parks across the city!
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Glasgow Green

Greendyke Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 5DB

Glasgow Green is by far the oldest of the city's parks. It is situated within walking distance of the city centre east of the Saltmarket. It is currently...
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22nd Apr	Inflatable Fun City
28th Apr	The Glasgow Kiltwalk
12th Jul - 14th Jul	TRNSMT Festival
1st Sep	Kidney Research UK Glasgow Bridges Walk
14th Sep	BBC Proms in the Park Scotland

Hayburn Park

Hayburn Park Hayburn Crescent, Glasgow West End G11 5AX

Hayburn Park is set in the busy and popular west end of Glasgow’s Hyndland area.This local park is surrounded by narrow streets and lanes that are typical...
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Hogganfield Park Local Nature Reserve

Hogganfield Park Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow North G33

Hogganfield Park Local Nature Reserve is located in the northeast of Glasgow, some five kilometres from Glasgow city centre. The main entrance, including...
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Holyrood Pleasure Gardens

Holyrood Crescent, Glasgow West End G20 6NQ

Holyrood Crescent Pleasure Garden is a communal garden set within Holyrood Crescent and Holyrood Quadrant. Created in the early 1870's, the garden was...
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Horatios Garden Scotland

The Scottish National Spinal Unit Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow South Side G51 4TF

Horatio's Garden opened in August 2016 at the Scottish National Spinal Injuries Unit at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow. This is the spinal unit for the whole of Scotland.
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6th Jun	Horatio’s Garden Scotland Fabulous Summer Tea Party
1st Sep	Horatio’s Garden Glasgow Scotland’s Garden Scheme Open Day

Inveraray Castle

Inveraray Castle , Inveraray PA32 8XE

Inveraray Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell and the iconic, must-see visitor attraction on the West Coast...
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Kelburn Estate & Country Centre

Kelburn Castle & Country Centre Fairlie, Largs KA29 0BE

A 13th Century castle that's had an amazing makeover courtesy of a team of Brazilian artists, the estate also features dramatic walks, breathtaking gardens and many features of historical interest!
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Kelvingrove Park

Kelvingrove Park Otago Street, Glasgow West End G3 6BY

Kelvingrove Park is a public park located on the River Kelvin in the West End of Glasgow.This Sir Joseph Paxton designed park is a 34 hectares/85 acres...
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17th May - 27th May	Trevor Smith’s Family Fun Fair: Kelvingrove Park
23rd Jun	Glasgow Mela

Linn Park

Linn Park , Glasgow South Side G44 5TA

Linn Park is the second largest park in the city and with its variety of activities combined with its extensive grounds you can be assured of an enjoyable visit no matter the time of the year!
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27th Apr	Forest School Sessions
1st Jun	Forest School Sessions

Linn Park Adventure Playground

145 Netherlee Road, Glasgow South Side G44 3ST

Linn Park Adventure Playground is an indoor and outdoor play centre for children with additional support needs and their families.We believe that play...
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Malls Mire Community Woodland

Malls Mire Community Woodland , Glasgow South Side

Malls Mire is an area of mixed woodland and wetland habitat situated between Toryglen and Rutherglen. People from the surrounding communities have been...
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Maryhill Park

Maryhill Park Spence Street, Glasgow West End G20 0AW

Maryhill Park is an extremely popular local park with residents and the wider community.Improvements to the park have added a wetland area, orchard, signage...
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Moogety Garden

Moogety Garden Nimmo Drive / Uist Street, Glasgow South Side G51 3SS

Moogety Garden is a new community garden in the making, built by local people for local people in the Elderpark area in Govan. The garden is supported...
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Napiershall Street Garden

39 Napiershall Street, Glasgow West End G20 6EZ

Napiershall Street Community Garden was founded as part of the Let's Cook Grow Sew Together project supported by West of Scotland Regional Equality Council...
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Newlands Park

Newlands Park Lubnaig Road, Glasgow South Side G43 2RY

The park is considered to be one of the more beautiful small parks which hosts a wide variety of trees shrubs and plants including a rockery, rose garden...
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Pacitti Community Garden Project

13 Stanley Street, Glasgow South Side G41 1JA

Pacitti Community Garden is unique setting just off Paisley Road Toll on Glasgow's South side. The garden has been around for a number of years.It can...
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Pollok Country Park

2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow South Side G43 1AT

Pollok Country Park is Glasgow's largest park and the only Country Park within Glasgow. Its extensive woodlands and gardens provide a quiet sanctuary for both visitors and wildlife.
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27th Apr	Pollok Parkrun
4th May	Pollok Parkrun
11th May	Pollok Parkrun
18th May	Pollok Parkrun
25th May	Pollok Parkrun
1st Jun	Pollok Parkrun
8th Jun	Pollok Parkrun
15th Jun	Pollok Parkrun
22nd Jun	Pollok Parkrun
29th Jun	Pollok Parkrun
6th Jul	Pollok Parkrun
13th Jul	Pollok Parkrun
20th Jul	Pollok Parkrun
27th Jul	Pollok Parkrun
3rd Aug	Pollok Parkrun
10th Aug	Pollok Parkrun
17th Aug	Pollok Parkrun
24th Aug	Pollok Parkrun
31st Aug	Pollok Parkrun
7th Sep	Pollok Parkrun
14th Sep	Pollok Parkrun
21st Sep	Pollok Parkrun
28th Sep	Pollok Parkrun
5th Oct	Pollok Parkrun
12th Oct	Pollok Parkrun
19th Oct	Pollok Parkrun
26th Oct	Pollok Parkrun
2nd Nov	Pollok Parkrun
9th Nov	Pollok Parkrun
16th Nov	Pollok Parkrun
23rd Nov	Pollok Parkrun
30th Nov	Pollok Parkrun
7th Dec	Pollok Parkrun
14th Dec	Pollok Parkrun
21st Dec	Pollok Parkrun
28th Dec	Pollok Parkrun

Queens Park

520 Langside Road, Glasgow South Side G42

Queen's Park offers something for everyone, from manicured lawns and bedding areas for the gardening enthusiast to peaceful naturalised walks rich in...
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11th Jun - 16th Jun

Zippos Circus at Glasgow Queen’s Park

Robroyston Park Local Nature Reserve

, Glasgow North G33

Robroyston Park Local Nature Reserve covers about 50 hectares of land and the northern half is designated as a City-wide SINC. This area has an attractive...
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Rosshall Park & Gardens

Rosshall Park & Gardens Crookston Road, Glasgow South Side G52 3NQ

Rosshall Park represents the core of an Estate with a history dating back to the 17th century. The park has a unique combination of historical, cultural...
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Rozelle Estate

Rozelle Estate Monument Road, Ayr KA7 4NQ

The Estate of Rozelle is a beautiful estate that was gifted to the public in 1968 by Commander J. Hamilton, on the understanding that it be utilised for cultural and recreational pursuits only.
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Scotlands Gardens: Glasgow

, Various Locations Glasgow

Explore large and small gardens of horticultural interest throughout Greater Glasgow and all of Scotland thanks to Scotland's Gardens Scheme!
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Seven Lochs Wetland Park

Seven Lochs Wetland Park Cumbernauld Road, Glasgow North G33 1AH

Bringing together 20 sq km of lochs, parks, nature reserves and woodlands between Glasgow and Coatbridge, Seven Lochs Wetland Park offers an exciting range of things to see and do!
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Springburn Park

Springburn Park Broomfield Road, Glasgow North G21 3UQ

Springburn Park (31 hectares/77 acres) has one of the most beautiful rockeries in Scotland, a garden of peace and three wildlife ponds. Extensive spring...
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27th Apr	Springburn Parkrun
4th May	Springburn Parkrun
11th May	Springburn Parkrun
18th May	Springburn Parkrun
25th May	Springburn Parkrun
1st Jun	Springburn Parkrun
8th Jun	Springburn Parkrun
15th Jun	Springburn Parkrun
22nd Jun	Springburn Parkrun
29th Jun	Springburn Parkrun
6th Jul	Springburn Parkrun
13th Jul	Springburn Parkrun
20th Jul	Springburn Parkrun
27th Jul	Springburn Parkrun
3rd Aug	Springburn Parkrun
10th Aug	Springburn Parkrun
17th Aug	Springburn Parkrun
24th Aug	Springburn Parkrun
31st Aug	Springburn Parkrun
7th Sep	Springburn Parkrun
14th Sep	Springburn Parkrun
21st Sep	Springburn Parkrun
28th Sep	Springburn Parkrun
5th Oct	Springburn Parkrun
12th Oct	Springburn Parkrun
19th Oct	Springburn Parkrun
26th Oct	Springburn Parkrun
2nd Nov	Springburn Parkrun
9th Nov	Springburn Parkrun
16th Nov	Springburn Parkrun
23rd Nov	Springburn Parkrun
30th Nov	Springburn Parkrun
7th Dec	Springburn Parkrun
14th Dec	Springburn Parkrun
21st Dec	Springburn Parkrun
28th Dec	Springburn Parkrun

The Back Garden

The Back Garden Killearn Street, Glasgow South Side G22 5HY

The Back Garden is a community growing space and natural play area on land behind the Possilpark Health & Care Centre.
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The Childrens Wood

North Kelvin Meadow Clouston Street or Kelbourne Street, Glasgow West End G20 8PR

The Children’s Wood on North Kelvin Meadow, and the Meadow itself, make up the last wild space in the west-end of Glasgow. The land is currently under...
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The Hidden Gardens

25 Albert Drive, Glasgow South Side G41 2PE

Scotland’s Sanctuary Gardens dedicated to peace.Opened in 2003, the Hidden Gardens is an award-winning unique public greenspace and community development...
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Tollcross Park

254B Wellshot Road, Glasgow East End G32 7AX

Tollcross Park is internationally famous for its unique Rose Garden and impressive Winter Gardens. The park has many hidden gems including the Glen Nature...
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27th Apr	Tollcross Parkrun
4th May	Tollcross Parkrun
11th May	Tollcross Parkrun
18th May	Tollcross Parkrun
25th May	Tollcross Parkrun
1st Jun	Tollcross Parkrun
8th Jun	Tollcross Parkrun
15th Jun	Tollcross Parkrun
22nd Jun	Tollcross Parkrun
29th Jun	Tollcross Parkrun
6th Jul	Tollcross Parkrun
13th Jul	Tollcross Parkrun
20th Jul	Tollcross Parkrun
27th Jul	Tollcross Parkrun
3rd Aug	Tollcross Parkrun
10th Aug	Tollcross Parkrun
17th Aug	Tollcross Parkrun
24th Aug	Tollcross Parkrun
31st Aug	Tollcross Parkrun
7th Sep	Tollcross Parkrun
14th Sep	Tollcross Parkrun
21st Sep	Tollcross Parkrun
28th Sep	Tollcross Parkrun
5th Oct	Tollcross Parkrun
12th Oct	Tollcross Parkrun
19th Oct	Tollcross Parkrun
26th Oct	Tollcross Parkrun
2nd Nov	Tollcross Parkrun
9th Nov	Tollcross Parkrun
16th Nov	Tollcross Parkrun
23rd Nov	Tollcross Parkrun
30th Nov	Tollcross Parkrun
7th Dec	Tollcross Parkrun
14th Dec	Tollcross Parkrun
21st Dec	Tollcross Parkrun
28th Dec	Tollcross Parkrun

Victoria Park

Victoria Park Drive North, Glasgow West End G14

Originally acquired by the Burgh of Partick, Victoria Park was named for Queen Victoria's golden jubilee in 1887 and is considered to be Glasgow's prettiest...
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27th Apr	Victoria Parkrun
4th May	Victoria Parkrun
11th May	Victoria Parkrun
18th May	Victoria Parkrun
25th May	Victoria Parkrun
1st Jun	Victoria Parkrun
8th Jun	Victoria Parkrun
15th Jun	Victoria Parkrun
18th Jun - 23rd Jun	Zippos Circus at Glasgow’s Victoria Park
22nd Jun	Victoria Parkrun
29th Jun	Victoria Parkrun
6th Jul	Victoria Parkrun
13th Jul	Victoria Parkrun
17th Jul - 21st Jul	Luna Kids Cinema: Glasgow
20th Jul	Victoria Parkrun
27th Jul	Victoria Parkrun
3rd Aug	Victoria Parkrun
10th Aug	Victoria Parkrun
17th Aug	Victoria Parkrun
24th Aug	Victoria Parkrun
31st Aug	Victoria Parkrun
7th Sep	Victoria Parkrun
14th Sep	Victoria Parkrun
21st Sep	Victoria Parkrun
28th Sep	Victoria Parkrun
5th Oct	Victoria Parkrun
12th Oct	Victoria Parkrun
19th Oct	Victoria Parkrun
26th Oct	Victoria Parkrun
2nd Nov	Victoria Parkrun
9th Nov	Victoria Parkrun
16th Nov	Victoria Parkrun
23rd Nov	Victoria Parkrun
30th Nov	Victoria Parkrun
7th Dec	Victoria Parkrun
14th Dec	Victoria Parkrun
21st Dec	Victoria Parkrun
28th Dec	Victoria Parkrun

Woodlands Community Garden

91-111 West Princes Street, Glasgow West End G4 9BY

Woodlands Community Garden has been built by the community for the community. Since 2010 we have transformed a derelict gap site into a thriving 'outdoor...
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Gardens And Parks in East Renfrewshire

Cowan Park

Cowan Park Darnley Road, Barrhead G78 1TA

Park FacilitiesThere is a very popular Trim Tail circuit running through the park. The trail has different pieces of gym equipment to exercise all your...

Dams to Darnley Country Park

, G78 2SG

The park provides plenty of recreational activities for local residents and visitors alike. The large networks of paths through the scenic countryside...

Greenbank House and Garden

Greenbank Garden Flenders Road, Clarkston G768RB

Set immaculately in the grounds of a Grade-A listed Georgian House, Greenbank provides ample inspiration for gardeners, whilst a wander through the soaring...

Rouken Glen Park

Rouken Glen Park Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock G467JL

Rouken Glen Park is a historic park located next to Thornliebank, Giffnock and Newton Mearns.It contains a range of features and facilities including...

Scotlands Gardens: East Renfrewshire

, Various Locations East Renfrewshire

Scotland’s Gardens, a registered charity created in 1931, raises funds for other worthy charities by facilitating the opening of large and small gardens...

Water Works

Water Works Barrhead Glasgow Road, Barrhead G78 1DT

Barrhead Water Works, near Glasgow won the public vote to become Grow Wild’s Scotland flagship site in November 2013It has since undergone a dramatic...

Whitelee Countryside Rangers

Ranger Cabin, C/O Whitelee Visitor Centre Moor Road, Eaglesham G76 0QQ

There are 2 countryside rangers employed full time to work at Whitelee. They are primarily based at East Renfrewshire Council's Thornliebank depot or...

Gardens And Parks in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Almondell & Calderwood Country Park

Almondell & Calderwood Country Park Almond Lodge, Broxburn EH52 5PE

Based around two adjoining estates (Almondell and Calderwood) and with a history going back 340 million years to the time of the Carboniferous swamps,...

Calton Hill

NA NA, Edinburgh New Town EH7 5AA

Calton Hill is a hill in central Edinburgh, just to the east of the New Town and is included in the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site.It offers some of...

Charlotte Square Gardens

40 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh New Town EH2 4HQ

This pleasant, leafy green space located at the heart of the historic New Town is an oasis of tranquility. Like many of the Georgian gardens in Edinburgh...

Craigmillar Castle Park

NA Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh South EH16 4TB

Craigmillar Castle Park is a natural heritage park with areas of mature and young woodland, grassland and old quarries. In 1997, over 40,000 trees were...

Dalkeith Country Park

Dalkeith Country Park Dalkeith, Edinburgh South EH22 2NA

As you stroll beneath the oaks in the rambling Country Park, you may find it difficult to believe you are only five miles from the centre of Scotland’...

George Square Gardens

57 George Square, Edinburgh South EH8 9JU

George Square is a city square in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is in the south of the city centre, adjacent to the Meadows. It was laid out in 1766 outside...

Holyrood Park

Holyrood Park Queen's Dr, Edinburgh East EH8 8HG

Holyrood Park is a unique historic landscape in the heart of the city, whose dramatic crags and hills give Edinburgh part of its distinctive skyline....

Hopetoun House

Hopetoun House Hopetoun, South Queensferry EH30 9SL

Hopetoun is a place of outstanding natural beauty, which has Scotland\'s finest stately home at its heart. Situated on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Hopetoun...

Inverleith Park

Inverleith Park , Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 5PA

“Inverleith Park is in the heart of Edinburgh, right next to the Royal Botanic Gardens, just to the north of the New Town & Stockbridge. At 22 hectares...

Lauriston Castle

2 Cramond Road South, Edinburgh West EH4 6AD

When you step inside Lauriston Castle, you see it just as it was in 1926, when it was left to the nation by the last private owner, Mrs Reid.The Castle...

Pentland Hills Regional Park

NA NA, Lothians NA

The Pentland Hills Regional Park is a living, working landscape, that offers great opportunities to experience, learn about and enjoy the outdoors. Sculpted...

Polkemmet Country Park

NA NA, Near Whitburn EH47 0AD

Polkemmet Country Park is a popular 68 hectare (168 acre) visitor attraction near Whitburn. The Park offers beautiful woodland and riverside walks, play...

Princes Street Gardens

Princes Street Gardens Princes Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH2 2HG

Princes Street Gardens lies at centre of Edinburgh's World Heritage Site, within New Town and Old Town Outstanding Conservation Areas. It is listed in...

Roslin Glen Country Park

NA North Esk Valley, Roslin EH25 9PU

Roslin Glen Country Park is a wooded glen in the North Esk Valley, near the village of Roslin.It contains walks with several places of interest along...

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

20A Inverleith Row, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 5LR

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction...

Scotlands Gardens: Edinburgh & Lothians

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Scotland’s Gardens, a registered charity created in 1931, raises funds for other worthy charities by facilitating the opening of large and small gardens...

Sighthill Park

Sighthill Park Broomhouse Road, Edinburgh West EH12 3UP

This large park has flat expanses of grass which are dedicated to football. The park is bounded by community woodlands planted at the start of the new...

St Andrew Square Garden Edinburgh

St.Andrew Square Garden NA, Edinburgh New Town EH2 1AF

Built in 1770 as a private garden for the Square's proprietors, now managed by Essential Edinburgh on behalf of the private owners and open to the public...

The Meadows

The Meadows Melville Drive, Edinburgh South EH9 9EX

The Meadows remain one of the most important open spaces in Edinburgh and one of the most popular. There's something for everyone with the biggest play...

Victoria Park Edinburgh

Victoria Park Newhaven Road , Edinburgh North EH6 5PY

A lovely public park in the Trinity area of Edinburgh. Two good play areas; a small one for toddlers and a larger one for the older children. Lots of...

Vogrie Country Park

NA NA, Midlothian EH23 4NU

Vogrie offers a haven of tranquillity in the heart of Midlothian's countryside.It retains much of its character as a Victorian parkland estate, with sweeping...

Gardens And Parks in Fife

Beveridge Park

Beveridge Park Abbotshall Road, Kirkcaldy KY2 5LZ

Beveridge Park lies to the West of Kirkcaldy, and has many pleasant features including formal gardens, play facilities, sporting facilities and a pond...

Craigtoun Country Park

Craigtoun Country Park , St Andrews KY16 8NX

The Friends of Craigtoun Country Park was formed in 2012 with the aim of securing the future of the park as an amenity for the people of St Andrews, Fife...

Lochore Meadows Country Park

Lochore Meadows Lochore, Lochgelly KY5 8BA

It’s a great place to visit with a wide range of leisure and recreational activities that cater for all the family. With a beautiful loch at the heart...

Pittencreiff Park

Pittencreiff Park Coal Road, Dunfermline KY12 8QH

With over 750,000 visitors each year, Pittencrieff Park, or 'The Glen' as it is more commonly known as by local people, is one of Scotland’s most important...

Ravenscraig Park Kirkcaldy

East Lodge Dysart Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 2TA

Ravenscraig Park lies to the East of Kirkcaldy. The park has pleasant woodland walks which connect to the coastal path network. Access to Ravenscraig...

St Andrews Botanic Garden

St Andrews Botanic Garden Canongate, St Andrews KY16 8RT

St Andrews Botanic Garden is a national treasure in the heart of St Andrews. Discover a haven of rare and unusual plants. Enjoy ponds, waterfalls, rock...

Gardens And Parks in Lanarkshire

Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park

Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park Lawrie Street, Stonehouse ML9 3LN

Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park is a multi levelled park with an extensive pathway network leading to all levels. It includes a bandstand area, three...

Braedale Hill Local Nature Reserve

, Newmains ML2

Braedale Hill Local Nature Reserve is situated in Newmains to the north east of Wishaw.The site was once known as Crindledyke Bing and mainly consisted...

Calderglen Country Park

Calderglen Country Park Strathaven Road, East Kilbride G75 0QZ

Calderglen Country Park attractions include a Children's Zoo, Tropical Glasshouse, Ornamental Gardens, Nature Trails and Walks, Courtyard Cafe, Toddlers...

Cambuslang Park

Cambuslang Public Park‎ Cairns Road, Cambuslang G72 8NR

Cambuslang Park spans 27 acres encompassing the contrast of open park land and the Borgie Glen, which is a steep tree lined ravine, containing a complex...

Castlebank Park

Castlebank Park St Patrick's Road, Lanark ML11 9EG

Castlebank Park is a large area of ground consisting of a children's play area, a swing set, a garden and even a Horticultural Centre. The gates into...

Chatelherault Country Park

Chatelherault Country Park Fernegair, Hamilton ML3 7UE

Chatelherault was built on 1732 by the Scottish architect William Adam as a hunting lodge for the Dukes and Duchess's of Hamilton.Chatelherault is available...

Clyde Valley Family Park

Clyde Valley Farm Park , Crossford ML8 5NJ

Opening Summer 2018Clyde Valley Farm Park is situated in the heart of the magnificent Clyde Valley at Crossford. It is set in 90 acres of the most beautiful...

Cumbernauld Glen

, Cumbernauld

DirectionsExit the M80 for the A8011 and follow signs for Cumbernauld Theatre. There is a car-park opposite the theatre, with the reserve being a short...

Cuningar Loop Woodland Park

Cuningar Loop Woodland Park , Rutherglen G73 1PW

Onsite features include:Extensive path networkAdventure play facilitiesA bike skills areaScotland’s first outdoor bouldering parkA woodland workoutLarge...

David Livingstone Centre

165 Station Road, Blantyre G72 9BY

There are storeys of stories about David Livingstone, the famous Scottish explorer and missionary, in this birthplace museum of his life and work. Housed...

Drumpellier Country Park

Drumpellier Country Park , Coatbridge ML5 2EH

Situated within North Lanarkshire, to the west of Coatbridge and east of Glasgow, the park was formerly a private estate. The land was given over to the...

Gartcosh Local Nature Reserve

Gartcosh Local Nature Reserve , Gartcosh

Gartcosh Local Nature Reserve is an important site for protected species in the form of the great crested newt colony (the largest in Scotland) but also...

Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park

Greenhead Moss Community Nature Park , Wishaw ML2 8AY

The park boasts a variety of habitats and an extensive and accessible path network which covers over 6km and provides ample opportunities for walking,...

Hareleeshill Community Garden

39 Wilkie Crescent, Larkhall ML9

On a vacant piece of land enclosed by houses, the Community Garden project has been developed in partnership with South Lanarkshire Council Changing Places...

Holmhills Wood Community Park

Holmhills Wood Community Park Holmhills Grove, Cambuslang G72 8

Holmhills Wood Community Park runs from Greenlees Road to Langlea Drive and is an important part of the greenspace for Cambuslang. It includes Holmhills...

James Hamilton Heritage Park

James Hamilton Heritage Park Stewartfield Way, East Kilbride G74 5LB

James Hamilton Heritage Park is a 4 Star Visit Scotland accredited activity centre. The park features a 16acre loch which provides beautiful and tranquil...

Kilbride Woodlands

1 Burley Place, East Kilbride G74 5LZ

The East Kilbride Community Trust (EKCT) are in the early stages of establishing a Community Woodland in the vicinity of Peel Park, East Kilbride, with...

Kingshill Local Nature Reserve

Kingshill Local Nature Reserve Allanton, Shotts ML7

Kingshill Local Nature Reserve is on the outskirts of Allanton which is near Shotts.Kingshill is a special place for people and wildlife close to the...

Little Sparta

Little Sparta Stonypath, Dunsyre ML11 8NG

Imbued with a high idea content, the garden is created from the artistic fusion of poetic and sculptural elements with those of the natural landscape...

Mosswater Local Nature Reserve

Mosswater Local Nature Reserve , Cumbernauld

Mosswater Local Nature Reserve is best accessed by foot from Hope Park Drive north of Blackwood round-about.After several years of work to improve this...

Northside Wood Wildlife Reserve

, Cumbernauld

Northside Wood is a strip of woodland south of Cumbernauld village. As the woodland is relatively young it is still developing. Areas of scrub and remnants...

Palacerigg Country Park

Palacerigg Country Park , Cumbernauld G67 3HU

Our Park Visitor Centre now hosts a larger café and exciting new ‘Discovery Centre’ providing a stimulating and dynamic indoor experience. Our shop...

Ravenswood Local Nature Reserve

Ravenswood Local Nature Reserve Skye Road, Cumbernauld G67 1PB

Local Nature Reserves (LNR) are places for local people to actively enjoy, while having the chance to see and learn about nature on their doorsteps.Ravenswood...

Redlees Urban Park

Redlees Urban Park Blantyre Farm Road, Blantyre G72

27 acres of natural woodland in a former quarry. There is now a large pond suitable for canoeing and providing a home to amphibians and insects. Hosted...

Riccard Johnston Woods

Riccard Johnston Woods Jeviston Street, Motherwell ML1 4HS

Once a farm, today Riccard Johnston is a mosaic of mixed woodland, green open space and mature hedgerows.Recent improvement to the woodlands include rejuvenating...

Scotlands Gardens: Lanarkshire

, Various Locations Lanarkshire

Scotland’s Gardens, a registered charity created in 1931, raises funds for other worthy charities by facilitating the opening of large and small gardens...

Scottish Wildlife Trust: Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve and Visitor Centre

The Dyeworks New Lanark Mills, Lanark ML11 9DB

This woodland reserve is famous for its spectacular waterfalls and woodland trails, badgers, dippers, kingfishers and the occasional otter!Our unmanned...

Strathaven Park

Strathaven Park Glasgow Road, Strathaven ML10 6LZ

John Hastie Park which stretches from the town towards the bowling and putting greens also includes two football pitches and tennis courts. The George...

Strathclyde Country Park

Hamilton Road, Motherwell ML1 3RT

Thousands of visitors every year come to enjoy the huge range of activities available at Strathclyde Country Park from sailing to sunbathing, birdwatching...

Gardens And Parks in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Barshaw Park

Barshaw Park Glasgow Road, Paisley PA1

In the early years of the 20th century, Paisley Burgh Council was looking for a site for a park which would be suitable for use by the public for recreational...

Battery Park

Battery Park Eldon Street, Greenock PA16 7QG

Situated within the Battery Park, Inverclyde Leisure's facilities include a new all-weather floodlit 3rd Generation field turf - a full 11 aside park...

Broadloan Community Gardens

Broadloan Community Gardens Broadloan Road, Renfrew

Renfrew Association of Growers and Gardeners (RAGG) received funding from the Big Lottery Fund to create a community garden in the Broadloan area of Renfrew...

Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

Regional Park HQ Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Lochwinnoch PA10 2PZ

Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park covers an area of 108 square miles and contains two country parks with visitor centres at Castle Semple Loch and Muirshiel...

Durrockstock Park Local Nature Reserve

Durrockstock Park Foxbar, Paisley PA2

A former industial area, now a refuge for wildlife and a valued park for the community The Local Nature Reserve is sited within Durrockstock Park in Paisley...

Finlaystone Country Estate

Finlaystone Country Estate , Langbank PA14 6TJ

The estate, with its spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde, is open all year and is situated on the A8 ten minutes west of Glasgow Airport.Finlaystone...

Gleniffer Braes Country Park

Gleniffer Braes Country Park Glenfield Road, Paisley PA2 8TE

Whatever the season there is always something for visitors of all ages to enjoy at Gleniffer Braes Country Park - woodland walks, wonderful views, peace...

Robertson Park

Paisley Road, Renfrew PA4 8NF

Robertson Park opened in 1912 as an open space for the children of Renfrew.It was gifted to the Royal Burgh of Renfrew by William Robertson, a successful...

Scotlands Gardens: Renfrewshire

, Various Locations Renfrewshire

Scotland’s Gardens, a registered charity created in 1931, raises funds for other worthy charities by facilitating the opening of large and small gardens...

Gardens And Parks in Stirling and Falkirk

Callendar House

Callendar House Callendar Park, Falkirk FK1 1YR

Callendar House dates from the 14th century. It is set in the nationally-important historic designed landscape of Callendar Park, which also contains...

Kings Park Stirling

Kings Park Kings Park Road, Stirling FK8 2JS

The Kings Park is one of Stirling's best used recreation areas. Historically the park was used as the hunting ground for the Royal Court at Stirling...

Mugdock Country Park

Mugdock Country Park Milngavie, Mugdock G62 8EL

Once home of the ‘noble Grahams’ for many centuries, these lands have many great stories to tell. The areas within and bordering the country park...

Scotlands Gardens: Stirling & Falkirk

, Various Locations Stirling

Scotland’s Gardens, a registered charity created in 1931, raises funds for other worthy charities by facilitating the opening of large and small gardens...

The Helix

4 Stadium Way, Falkirk FK2 9EE

The Helix has been around since 2003, borne from an idea to create a local greenspace that connects and engages with its local communities. We'd like...