Barefoot in the park

I went for a long walk in the park near where I live yesterday, Bellahouston Park. It's a lovely place, good for walking briskly, jogging or cycling, and never too busy. Good for enjoying both beautiful greenery and floweryness. Lots of doggies to say hello to!

The weather has been a bit chilly in Glasgow this week, the sun hiding behind some dark clouds and a cool breeze blowing lightly. But after I got home, I looked at some photos I took in February, and realized how freezing cold it was then

compared to now

What a difference!

As well as being a great outdoor exercise arena, there are lots of sights to catch the eye. The park houses one of my favourite places to visit, the House for an Art Lover

Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, this was only built in the late 1980s and early 1990s, although it looks and feels like it has been there for many years. If you are ever visiting Glasgow, it is well worth spending an afternoon here.  There are some interesting sculptures in the surrounding garden, including this foot! 

Next to the house is the lovely Victorian Walled garden

I think the tulips were a bit past their best, but it was still a riot of colour.

A new addition-  a maze which should look great when it has fully grown

 

And the cherry blossom looked gorgeous

Just breathtaking!

You can just see my house on the hilltop across the park

How lucky am I to have this all on my doorstep :-)

Comments

[Jennyff]

Thanks for that delightful little excusion. Though we live between Edinburgh and Glasgow we have never been to Bellahouston, worth a trip just for the CRM house, I'll put it on my list.

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