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Glaswegians! If your weekend routine involves a dog walk, a flat white and a lap of the duck pond in Southside’s Queen’s Park, then listen up. This beloved green space is gearing up for a major revamp.
Originally designed by Joseph Paxton in 1896 (the same mind behind London’s original Crystal Palace), the 148-acre green space is among the oldest parks in the city. With tennis courts, a pitch-and-putt course, several children’s play areas, a large boating pond and a pristine rose garden dedicated to Scotland’s poets, Queen’s Park is as much a tourist attraction as it is a local hangout.
Attracting more than 300,000 visitors each year, the Victorian park also boasts a conservatory and glasshouse, which houses tropical plants and cacti and has previously hosted music festivals.
And now, after a consultation with input from more than 1,000 locals, Queen’s Park is set for a huge redevelopment. Councillors have shared details of several projects, including a new basketball court, bluebell woods, upgraded paths, and even a skatepark.
Among the more immediately notable changes will be a grand new entrance at the Battlefield Monument. The landmark at the park’s southern tip marks the site where Mary, Queen of Scots famously lost the Battle of Langside in 1568, which forced her to flee to England.
The plan read: ‘Queen’s Park and Recreation Ground shall be an exceptional, world class, much used and well-loved public park that respects and celebrates its heritage whilst also meeting the aspirations of existing and future generations.’
Exactly which of the plans will become a reality (and when) is yet to be confirmed, so watch this space for updates.
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