ST.Andrew's Orienteering Club (Glasgow) / STAG

 


QUEEN'S PARK

Next formal event STAG Night Event 9 - Monday 4th January 2010.

 

First used in 1989, this park may be small in size but it provides a variety of orienteering challenges due to shape and mixed terrain. 

The permanent course consists of 18 controls and will take approximately an hour to complete.

Course checked 9th September 2007. All controls there & now clear of vegetation.

Park History:
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Designed by Sir Joseph Paxton and dedicated to the memory of Mary, Queen of Scots.

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Stones at highest point are thought to be remnants of military encampment which 
 featured in the Battle of Langside in the 16th century.

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112 acres in area.

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Pitch & putt and tennis are available.

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Play areas and boating pond.

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Restored glasshouses contain a multitude of plants and some animals, 
including tortoise, skink and iguana!

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Elevated mound and flagpole give extensive views across Glasgow.

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Site of Scottish Poetry Rose Garden.

Location details: 

Bounded by Langside Avenue, Langside Road, Queen's Drive & Pollokshaws Road. (A77).

Govanhill - Glasgow G44

 

 

 

Grid Ref. NS 580 620

 

 

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