25. Horseshoe Garden
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Built into the hillside on the south side of the park is the Horseshoe Garden. The garden may have been used in the early 20th century as a drying green for Bellahouston House. Today it is a tranquil hidden garden backed by a sandstone wall with climbing plants. Its southerly aspect makes it an ideal sun trap where visitors can sit and take in the commanding views. |
26. Lady Ure Primrose Drinking Fountain (1914)
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The fountain was made by J&G Mossman, a family firm of monumental and architectural sculptures and erected in 1914. Made of solid granite it has three drinking receptacles and one located at ground level presumably for dogs. It was dedicated to Lady Ure Primrose (maiden name Anna Wylie) the wife of Sir John Ure Primrose, Lord Provost of the City of Glasgow (1902-05). |
27. Dumbreck Road Entrance
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An early 20th century gateway comprising of 4 symmetrically arranged sandstone and red glazed brick gate piers topped with a coping stone and pyramid stone finial. Each pier has an emblem from the Glasgow Coat of arms, the bird, tree, bell and fish. The entrance was almost certainly constructed by Alex B McDonald (1847-1915), the City Engineer during the early part of the 20th century who constructed a number of gateways to the city parks. The gates are believed to have been purchased in 1908 from the late James Cowan, of Rosshall, for £15. |
28. Ceremonial Platform for Pope John Paul II Visit (1982)
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The white painted sandstone retaining wall is the only remaining section from the original ceremonial platform built for the visit to the city of His Holiness Pope John Paul II on June 1st 1982. |