Pollock Park
Covanburn Projects
Client
Glasgow City Council
Value
£195,000
Location
Glasgow
Glasgow’s famous Pollok Park is often known for its picturesque Highland Cattle and for hosting the historically important Burrell Collection in the park’s mansion, Pollok House.
Many people don’t realise that Pollok Park was actually the private estate of one family, the Maxwells, for more than 700 years. It became a public park when a member of the family gifted the estate to the public on the condition that it would remain a public park and wouldn’t be sold to private developers.
It is a treasure trove of history, art, beautiful landscapes, local folklore and fascinating woodland gardens.
Covanburn was appointed to undertake some stone repair work around the estate.
The works included:
Pollok Park is treasured by Glaswegians and loved by visitors. It is a sprawling city park and stepping foot inside it instantly feels like being transported to the Scottish countryside or the Scottish Highlands. It’s quite a remarkable space and it is thoroughly enjoyable to work in it.
