Attractions in Pollok & Things to Do in Pollok
(and nearby)

Glasgow Science Centre (1 Mile)*
Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) is one of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions. GSC encapsulates the world of science and technology in new, fun and exciting ways.
Scotland Street School Museum (1 Mile)*
Glasgow's most celebrated architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) designed Scotland Street School between 1903 and 1906 for the School Board of Glasgow.
Glasgow Museum of Transport (1 Mile)*
This Museum is now Closed.Glasgow's new, purpose built transport museum will open in April 2011.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (1 Mile)*
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has welcomed over 6 million visitors since reopening in 2006.
The Museum of Piping (2 Miles)*
Compiled over many years, the collection of piping photographs, instruments and other memorabilia is unrivalled.
Tenement House (2 Miles)*
Here is a typical Victorian tenement flat of 1892, a fascinating time capsule of the first half of the 20th century.
Pollok House (2 Miles)*
Pollok House is an elegant country house situated in the tranquil surroundings of Pollok Country Park.
Glasgow School of Art (2 Miles)*
The history of the Glasgow School of Art is inextricably linked to Charles Rennie Mackintosh. A graduate of the School, Mackintosh's 1896 design for a new School of Art building heralded the birth of a new style in 20th century European architecture.
Gallery of Modern Art (2 Miles)*
GoMA is the most visited modern art gallery in Scotland. Housed in an elegant 18th century building in the heart of Glasgow, it is the centre for the modern art collection owned by the city.
Burrell Collection (2 Miles)*
In the heart of Pollok Country Park, this award-winning building contains a unique collection of art in a beautiful woodland setting.
Hutchesons' Hall (2 Miles)*
The present building was designed and built in 1802-5 by David Hamilton and major reconstruction work by John Baird in 1876 resulted in today's impressive interior, with its elegant hall and staircase.
Fossil Grove (2 Miles)*
Fossil Grove is Glasgow's most ancient attraction. Its fossil trees provide an insight into the world of 330 million years ago.
Glasgow Police Museum (2 Miles)*
At the Glasgow Police Museum you have the unique opportunity to step into the compelling and dramatic history of the United Kingdom's oldest police force.
The Lighthouse (2 Miles)*
The Lighthouse, Scotland's first, dedicated, national centre for architecture and design, was opened by HM Queen Elizabeth in 1999, a renamed, £13 million conversion of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's 1895 Glasgow Herald newspaper office.
Provand's Lordship (2 Miles)*
Step back in time and discover a piece of Glasgow's history with a visit to the only medieval house in Glasgow.
Scottish Football Museum - Hampden (2 Miles)*
See more than 2500 exhibits in 14 galleries, walk amongst Scotland's footballing legends in the Hall Of Fame and take the Stadium tour……….it's who we are.
People's Palace and Winter Gardens (2 Miles)*
The People's Palace is Glasgow's social history museum, set in historic Glasgow Green.
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art (3 Miles)*
The award-winning St Mungo Museum explores the importance of religion in people's lives and art across the world and across time. It aims to promote understanding and respect between people of different faiths and of none.
Glasgow Cathedral (3 Miles)*
Glasgow Cathedral is the only Scottish mainland medieval cathedral to have survived the Reformation complete (apart from its western towers).
Clydebuilt Scottish Maritime Museum (3 Miles)*
The story of Glasgow and the River Clyde is brought vividly to life at Clydebuilt, the Scottish Maritime Museum at Braehead.
Holmwood House (3 Miles)*
Holmwood has been described as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's finest domestic design. It was built in 1857-8 for James Couper who, with his brother Robert, owned Millholm Paper Mills on the banks of the River Cart.
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (3 Miles)*
This is the first publicly accessible store for the Glasgow City's museum service.
Greenbank Garden (5 Miles)*
Within easy reach of city dwellers, this unique walled garden contains a collection of designs of particular interest to suburban gardeners. These include a parterre layout, fountains and a woodland walk.
Paisley Museum (5 Miles)*
The Paisley Pattern is a design classic, you can see the beauty of the original shawls and discover the story of their intricate art at Paisley Museum and Art Galleries.
National Museum of Rural Life (5 Miles)*
You'll find plenty to fill your day out at the National Museum of Rural Life.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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