Have you been to this park?
In the heart of north Glasgow, Springburn Park has been a focal point of the community for over 120 years.
It was one of five buildings in Glasgow to resemble a conservatory or glasshouse, the others being the Botanic Gardens, People’s Palace, Queen’s Park and Tollcross Park. It even served as inspiration for landscape architects on the other side of theThe winter gardens were a much-loved part of north Glasgow for its array of exotic plants, and the popular exhibitions and events held there.
The newer two-storey house was built in 1838 for bookseller James Duncan and later became the manse for Springburn’s United Presbyterian Church. It was the home of Reverend James Johnston and his son George and would end up being the setting for one of the country’s most revolutionary developments in transport.
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