Kelvingrove Park

Kelvingrove Park is one of the most popular and lively places in the Scottish city of Glasgow. It impresses tourists and locals with numerous natural and architectural attractions. Kelvingrove Park was established in 1852 by the famous English gardener Sir Joseph Paxton, commissioned by the local authorities with the aim of expanding the city westward.

Three large-scale exhibitions were held in the park - in 1888, 1901 and 1911. At this time, impressive buildings were built here, including a large pavilion, which now houses the Indian Art Gallery, as well as the Russian Restaurant building. The main attractions of the park are the Art Gallery and the Kelvingrove Museum. The Stuart Memorial Fountain and a number of bronze figures, including physicist Lord Kelvin and writer Thomas Carlyle, also deserve special attention.

The total area of Kelvingrove Park is 34 hectares. Here live such species of birds as herons, cormorants, kingfishers and a large crumb. Other animals can also be found here, including red foxes, brown rats and otters.