Tollcross
Park is in the East of Glasgow
some 3 miles from the City Centre. Tollcross Park is internationally famous for its Rose Gardens and Winter Garden. The park includes the Glen Nature Walk, a Children’s Farm and the Courtyard Visitor Centre. |
Tollcross
Park
|
Rose
Gardens in Tollcross Park
The world class Rose Garden hosts the International Rose Trials each year. |
Tollcross
House / Tollcross
Mansion
in Tollcross Park A grade "A" listed building History:
James
Dunlop ( 1742-1816 ), the eldest son of Colin Dunlop of Carmyle,
acquired the Tollcross estate c 1810. and the building was restored by the National Trust for Scotland and converted into self-contained accomodation. Shettleston Housing Association then acquired the mansion house and contracted with the then Church of Scotland Board of Social Responsibility to provide a registered care home service for older people. This service was de-registered in March 2003 and the current 24-hour supported living service commenced. |
The
Winter Gardens
in Tollcross Park This is a “B” listed 19th century design with a curvilinear iron structure. It has recently been refurbished with the support of Historic Scotland. |
Wooden
Bridge over stream
( the Tollcross Burn ) in the Glen Nature Walk in Tollcross Park |
Stand
in the Secret Garden in Tollcross Park |
Lodge
House
at entrance to Tollcross Park |
Victoria
Tollcross Church
near Tollcross Park |
Victoria
Tollcross Church
near Tollcross Park |
Tollcross
Centre Building
near Tollcross Park |
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