Auchinlea Park
Auchinlea Park

 

Auchinlea Park is at the edge of Easterhouse on the outskirts of Glasgow. The principal attractions in the park are the two A-listed buildings, Provanhall House & Blochairn House, both are set in an area of formal and informal gardens.

Location
Auchinlea Park
Auchinlea Road
Easterhouse
Glasgow

 

The park is at the edge of Easterhouse on the outskirts of Glasgow, approximately six miles from the city centre.

Originally 74 acres in size, the park is now a compact 20 acres due to the development of the Glasgow FORT retail centre which now forms the southern boundary of the park. 

The Glasgow FORT estimates that some 10 million shopping visits per year come to the site and Glasgow City Council is seeking to encourage more visitors to use the park by restoring the historic buildings and providing interpretation, providing a visitor centre, regeneration of the parkland, improved access and signage and new visitor attractions.

 

Opening Times
The park is open from 7.00am till dusk daily however the specific facilities within the park are subject to opening times.

 

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Size

20 Acres

Auchinlea Park

Aerial view of Auchinlea Park


Outstanding Features


There are two A-listed historical buildings situated within the grounds of Auchinlea Park with its formal and informal gardens

  • Provan Hall House
  • Blochairn House

 
Facilities


The park is patrolled regularly by the Ranger Service and has a wide variety of facilities to suit all age groups.

  • Extensive and varied gardens surround the historic buildings including a formal walled garden, extensive shrub and herbaceous plantings, a woodland garden and a bog garden which in itself is a recognised site of importance for Nature Conservation.
  • Tours of the historic houses are available Monday to Thursday starting at 9.00am last tour 4.00pm and Friday last tour 12.00noon.  Tours are free of charge and can be arranged on arrival or booked by telephone on 0141 773 1202
  • A pond which contains a Central Island for wildlife, the pond itself is a home to carp and perch fish and local anglers have landed specimen fish. The pond also features a level surrounding paved walkway offering a circular walk around the waters edge.
  • A play area suitable for all age groups The play facility itself was famously opened in the early 90’s by Anita Roddick of Body Shop fame who also gifted funds for this part of the development
  • Provision for people with disabilities
  • Car parking spaces

 

flowers in Auchinlea Park    boats on the pond at Auchinlea Park    Flower gardens at Auchinlea Park


Local Facilities
  • public toilets
    • Easterhouse Sports Centre
    • Blochairn House via kind permission of caretaker
  • public telephone
    • Easterhouse Sports Centre

 

Events in the Park


There are a variety of events within the park. These include events organised by local groups such as arts projects by the Provanhall Conservation and Heritage Sub Group. The Countryside Rangers have various events including the Country In the City Days.

 
History

Auchinlea Park is one of Glasgow’s newest parks, which was developed in the 70’s created from former quarries and wasteland to enhance Provanhall House, a National Trust monument said to be the finest and most complete example of a pre reformation baronial mansion.

  • Provanhall House, which stands in the grounds of Auchinlea Park, is an A-listed building which shares a central courtyard with Blochairn House, also an A-listed building
  • Provanhall House, which is the older of the two existing builds, is thought to be about 500 years old - the exact date of construction is a matter of debate and some architectural features seem to show it to be as old as Provans Lordship (1471) or even older
  • at one time, the estate covered an area of about 5,000 acres and stretched from Springburn to Bishop Loch, and from Shettleston to Garthamlock
  • King James IV of Scotland was made a Canon of Glasgow Cathedral to atone for his role in the death of his father at the battle of Sauchieburn and as such was the Prebendary of Provanhall
  • James IV was a keen huntsman and the Bishop’s Forest surrounding Provanhall was a notable hunting area

 

Provanhall House

Provanhall House in Auchinlea Park

Travel
  • Bus - Various routes operate from the city centre to Easterhouse
  • Car - By car follow M8 to junction 10 turning left at the first set of traffic lights onto Auchinlea road, turning either into the Sports Hall car park on the left or Provanhall House car park at the top of Auchinlea Road


Friends of Provan Hall

The Friends of Provan Hall has been established to advance public understanding and enjoyment of Provan Hall, and work with Glasgow City Council to conserve and develop Provan Hall, for the benefit and amenity of the public.

Members will be entitled to take part in meetings and receive newsletters, and will be encouraged to take part in events at Provan Hall in a voluntary capacity. We hope we will have access to previews of exhibitions etc. organized by other groups at Provan Hall, and that meetings will include not only business meetings but social events and lectures on topics connected with the buildings and gardens of Provan Hall.

To join the Friends of Provan Hall group phone 0141 773 1202, or download the Friends of Provan Hall membership form (PDF 16k).


Contact Details

Land and Environmental Services General Enquiries

Phone: 0141 287 5108

E-mail: land@glasgow.gov.uk


Public Transport Journey Information
Traveline Scotland
Phone: 0871 200 22 33

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