Country parks · Central Scotland
Linn Park
Linn Park — park in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Muirend · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Linn Park is a country park in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 82 km². Managed by Glasgow City Council. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Glasgow, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8048°, -4.2583°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Linn Park is an 82-hectare (200-acre) park in Glasgow, Scotland, surrounded by the suburbs of Cathcart, Muirend, Simshill, and Castlemilk, also bordering Netherlee in East Renfrewshire. It is Glasgow's third largest park, after Pollok Country Park and Dams to Darnley Country Park, although Dams to Darnley is half in East Renfrewshire. Both Linn and Pollok parks have the White Cart Water flowing through them. Some areas in the park are unsuitable for prams and the infirm.
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Background
History
The park was acquired by Glasgow Corporation in 1919 and incorporated within the city boundaries in 1938. It was originally part of the lands of Hagtonhill and several others owned by the Maxwell family, who were extensive local landowners based at Pollok House. The remains of Cathcart Castle are situated at the northern end of the park. The castle was built by the first Lord Cathcart around 1450 and added to the park in 1927. It was demolished in 1980 after lying derelict for a long period. The park contains a large mansion, Linn House, which was originally built c. 1811 for Rev. James Hall, who a short time later became bankrupt resulting in the house and estate being put up for auction…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8048, -4.2583
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G44 5TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow South
- Nearest railway station
- Muirend — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6554529 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Linn Park, Glasgow (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Linnpark fromcastle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Linn Park?
- Linn Park is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G44 5TA).
- Who runs Linn Park?
- Linn Park is operated by Glasgow City Council.
- Is Linn Park free to visit?
- Yes, Linn Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Linn Park?
- The nearest railway station is Muirend, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G44 5TA.