Fossil Grove

Victoria Park
Glasgow
Central Scotland
G14 1B

Tel: +44 (0)141 950 1448
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Fossil Grove is Glasgow's most ancient attraction. Its fossil trees provide an insight into the world of 330 million years ago.

The site represents a corner of an ancient forest preserved in stone. Eleven fossilised tree stumps still stand where they once grew. The fossils represent a group of extinct plants known as giant clubmosses. They grew in vast, swampy, tropical forests. Debris from these forests formed the coal seams that helped Glasgow grow into a major industrial city.

This famous site in Victoria Park was discovered in 1887. Excavation uncovered the fossils and a building was erected to protect them. Small displays provide information and interpret the site for visitors.

General Information:
  • Wheelchair access
  • Free parking on local streets.
    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    Open Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm, late March to late September

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Free.

    Directions
    Fossil Grove lies within Victoria Park in the Whiteinch area of the City.
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    Fossil Grove Postcode for SatNav: G14 1B

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