Glasgow Corporation purchased the area that now forms the park from
Sir Archibald Campbell of Succoth in 1922. The wooded area of the
park was part of Sir Archibald’s Garscube estate and was know as
the Belvidere plantation. The Corporation also purchased grasslands
to the south of the wooded area.
An area of blaes bings (waste oil shale mounds) to the west of
the woodland was gifted to the Corporation free of charge by Sir
Archibald due to the cost of carrying out remedial works. The blaes
area was levelled by the Corporation to form a recreation area
which until recently had five football pitches and changing
accommodation.
Wildlife Habitats - The mature woodland, grassland area and
hedges of the park provide cover for a wide range of plants and
animals. Visitors can spend hours observing the many species of
trees, plants, birds and animals.
Plant Life - Splendid examples of mature beech trees (Fagus
sylvatica), Larch (Larix decidua), Yew (Taxus baccata),
Rhododendrons (Rhododendron ponticum), Hawthorn (Crataegus
monogyna) and Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) can be seen in the
park.
Animal Life
Sparrow hawks (Accipter nisus) can be seen on occasions hunting
for prey in the wooded and scrub areas. Until recently these birds
of prey were in decline but are now a much more common sight.
Grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) are common in the
woodland. This North American species is now common in the urban
parks closer to the city centre. The squirrels do not hibernate and
in winter can be seen foraging for acorns, beech nuts etc which
they hid in the autumn. Bring some nuts! Limited parking is
available on Ilay St.
|
|
 Kid Friendly
Lunchtime Cache
 Cache In -
Trash Out!
 Dogs Allowed
 Available
year-round
 Restricted
hours  Camera in Cache
 Accessible
in Winter
 Mud!
 Beware of Muggles! |
|
|
|