The dear green people behind Glasgow's acclaimed parks
by Mike Ritchie GLASGOW’S parks are a natural treasure and have been a major part of life for the Dear Green Place’s citizens down the years. During the current pandemic they have been used as places to escape lockdown, to enjoy fresh air and a sense of freedom. There are more than 90 parks or green spaces in Glasgow – the smallest is Festival Park and the largest, and most dramatic, is Pollok Country Park on the southside of the city, home to a photogenic herd of Highland cattle and a range of wildlife. Nearby, Bellahouston Park has hosted two papal visits – Pope John Paul ...