The Kelvingrove Gardens were laid out by Sir Joseph Paxton in 1852 and cover 85 acres. They are situated between Glasgow University and the Kelvingrove Art Galleries. In the park you will find many commemorative statues.
The Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Musuem is the most popular free visitor attraction in Scotland. Whether you like fine art or dinosaurs there's something for everyone. Unfortunately it is closed until summer 2005 for refurbishment.
The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451 by Papal Bull and originally classes were held in the Chapter House of Glasgow Cathedral. The University moved into its own buildings in the High Street in the 17th century. The University transferred to its current site on Gilmorehill in the West End of the city in 1870.
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Glasgow University
Art Galleries
The Kelvingrove Park has many statues and monuments, the largest which is the Stewart Memorial Fountain, built to commemorate the achievement of Lord Provest Robert Stewart in establishing the Loch Katrine Act, which provided the City of Glasgow with fresh water.
Stewart Memorial Fountain
Lord Roberts Statue
Kelvingrove Park
Park Area
The Park area of Glasgow is certainly elegant and was built in Victorian times. With its prime location, high above Kelvingrove Park, many of the houses have magnificent views across the Clyde. In turn, the curving terraces and the spires of Trinity College (designed by Charles Wilson) and Park Parish Church (designed by J T Rochead). Residential development in Park began in 1855 and the central Park Circus, flowing round an area of greenery, was one of Charles Wilson's finest achievements. It was built between 1857 and 1863 and most of the aristocratic houses have columned entrance halls and rich plasterwork. Nearly all have been converted to offices - making car parking in an area designed for horse and carriage a nightmare!
