This is the first bridge I ever loved. Its correct name is Ha'penny Bridge, but is more commonly…read moreknow as Halfpenny Bridge. This old, iron bridge is located in Linn Park - Glasgow's second largest park. If you enter the park, walk down the hill and turn right, you'll find it without difficulty. It spans the River Cart and forms part of the River Cart Walkway. There are several reasons I love this bridge. It featured regularly in my childhood - my dad would take us there at the weekends whilst mum was sleeping off her nightshift. I love nature - it's surrounded by some awesome trees etc, and you can often see squirrels kicking back on it, enjoying the sun. The river itself. Is quite fast moving at this point (only a few hundred get away from the little waterfalls) - and you can usually spot fish and ducks in it. Nowadays, I visit her with my nieces and nephew - they love doing races across it. But, the main reason I love it is the design. It has that awesome combination of intricate design, whilst remaining simple and elegant. They don't make them like this anymore!

Rainbow Bridge is an integral feature of the Art Park. Located within the grounds of House For An…read moreArt Lover, the park was completed in 2008. I dig bridges, and few more so than this one. I've spent many an hour playing on it with my nieces and nephew - the kids love the perspex, multicoloured panels - they rotate and provide a great opportunity to play hide and seek. I'd highly recommend a visit - especially to burn off some of the kids energy!

Original. An effect of the American Civil War. A park with the extravagance of containing history…read more A historical site consisting of the restored Fort Hamilton, a map of the fort, a plaque with a brief description about the history, public restrooms, and vegetation. On June 27, 2016, I visited Fort Hamilton. I walked around the fort, looked under the tunnels where they transported the gunpowder between the areas of the fort, and saw some canons. The fort is on a hill, so I could see into the surrounding nature. It was interesting to learn more about the difference between forts of different countries since I've been to a Spanish fort before and then I saw this British one. I gave Fort Hamilton 4 stars because the plaque gives some historical information, and people can learn about what British designed forts are like from examining the restored fort in person, but other than those places, there is nothing else historical or informational about it. The builders of Fort Hamilton interpret history through what the fort and canons appeared like and that the British had to protect Bermuda from the Americans. Bermuda is the managing entity. The site succeeded in its mission because I saw people there to relax like they would if they were at a park and I saw a lot of plants, which are characteristics that fall under a park, the mission of the site to function as. Fort Hamilton is located on Happy Valley Rd., City of Hamilton. There is no fee to come visit. The site is for anyone who can make it there and walk around responsibly without falling off the top floor of the fort. There isn't a site mission explicitly stated anywhere, but the plaque says it was officially opened as a park, so Bermuda's intention is for the fort to function as a park. http://www.gotobermuda.com/

I went to a performance as part of the GIfestival and loved how they'd used the space…read more The event was called the Circus Between Worlds and it had the feel of a travelling group of performers with food stall, side shows, yes even a fortune teller, and a main arena. The space is outdoors so if you're going for an event dress for Scottish weather. That said it was a clear dry, if windy, night when I attended. Definitely worth checking out.

Designed by Charles Rene Mackintosh, probably the most famous architect to come out of Glasgow. I…read morewould best describe him as a proto-modernist who was way ahead of his time and somehow achieved architecture, furniture, and design that could be both described as minimal and also Art Nouveau. Out of all the places you can visit in Glasgow I would recommend this one as closest to the original intent. Other places have had to unfortunately modernize with exit signs, lighting, etc... that were not part of the original vision. On site there is a gift shop, cafe with indoors and outdoor seating, upstairs private meeting room and wedding area, and of course rooms designed by Mackintosh. The only unfortunate name is "House For An Art Lover". It seems somehow not so serious and I think it should have just been called "Mackintosh House". This was designed in paper in 1908 but not completed until 1996, there is an alcove between the 1st and 2nd story that has a scale model and reproductions of the design drawings. The thing I LOVED is there were no barriers and you could touch and sit anywhere you want. There is a room with a fancy piano and I was surprised you could sit there and play on it, listened to our oldest play Minuet in G and felt like we were transported back in time. This is the room that shows up in a lot of photography and our favorite.

House for an art lover is situated in Bellahouston park, a beautiful house designed by Charles…read moreRennie Mackintosh in beautiful grounds with some interesting art pieces in and around the area. As you enter there is a £7 entry fee and you will be handed an audio guid and instructed to head upstairs where you will find stunning Mackintosh designed rooms including the main hall, the oval room and my favourite: the music room and the staircase! This is definitely a wonderful place to visit whether your a Mackintosh fan or not!

A lovely, old building dating back before to somewhere in the 1800s (at least, but opinions vary),…read morethis was built for the Gatekeeper of Pollok Estate in times gone by. Today, it is looking worse for ware as one of my photos shows the roof clearly falling into disrepair. This is very unfortunate as despite it being pint sized, it's a really nice building. There are some really intricate masonry details and carvings (is that what they're called when you're talking about stone??). These are furthered by: impressive iron gates; an equally pretty and well constructed gatepost and even the slate roof looks good! All of which makes for a nice, welcoming and well flavoured entrance for the whole of, what is now, Pollok Country Park. However, due to massive and deep rooted funding problems, it seems unlikely that this building will get the repairs and TLC it desperately needs. Therefore, it's worth having a nosey of it soon and enjoying the pretty setting of it next to the White Cart and century old trees. Lovely for a Sunday afternoon stroll.

The flagpole at the Queens Park is worthy of a review in itself. Ithas one of the finest views of…read moreGlasgow you are ever likely to see. In my bolder moments I would say it was one of the finest views you are likely to see anywhere. You can see the whole city from up here, from the south to the east, to the city centre and the west end. On a clear day you can see all the way to the Campsies. Granted, they aren't that far from Glasgow, but they are hills all the same. A handy little map points out all the places of interest, be it the cathedral or the University. From the flagpole my boyfriend can see all three of his old schools, the street he grew up on, the football pitch he played on, the stadium of the team he supports, both his universities and the church he was christened in. Bless.

The view from here, across Glasgow to Glasgow University and the west end, is perhaps the best in…read morethe city. I would deifnitely recommend it if you are in Shawlands. Also nearby is the Battlefield Monument, commemorating the site of one of the most signifcant battles in Scotland's history - the Battle of Langside of 1568 in which Mary, Queen of Scots' army was defeated by James VI. Just a word of caution - Queens Park is not a safe place to be after dark.

This is a collection of traditional buildings which house stables for four massive Clydesdale…read moreHorses. The structural complex itself is interesting to walk past and have a look as this was the location of an older (smaller and simpler) version of the more modern - a.k.a 1752 - Pollok House which now stands in the distance. Hence, there is some interesting history to the location and previous uses of this site for all the historians among you. Or, of course, people with social interest in Pollok Country Park and its previous inhabitants. Meanwhile, the four Clydesdale horses continue to heighten the Park's attractiveness to visitors and tourist. This is mainly done through, the extremely child friendly and entertaining horse drawn open top waggons that take groups of children, and adults, on rides through the park. These are often every hour to every half hour from the 1st of April till the 31st of October (e.g. the spring and summer seasons).

Pollock Old Courtyard Stables are just effortlessly handsome as they stand in the Country Park…read more Still in use, the stables are infact acting as stables for the huge horses that they use for the park attractions. It is not to exhilarating but you will get a view all-round the park of every nook and cranny it has to offer. The Old Courtyard Stables being in Pollock Country Park are accessible to all from the city centre of Glasgow, being only about 3 miles out of the city. There also public transport links by means of bus if you don't have a car. Worth a visit if you like this sort of thing, you know such as castles, old mansions, history. The Stables are set in a beautiful surrounding which whilst on-site you can very nearly imaging them in their hay day and full working order.

Deep into the South Side, Linn Park is absolutely enormous and due to it being used mainly by…read morelocals in what is one of the city's leafier suburbs, a somewhat tranquil location to spend time. Facilities wise, there's a couple of adventure playgrounds, a large equestrian centre, and a golf course, which in all honesty isn't very much for a park of this size, but it's main attraction is the woodland walks. There are large chunks of forest in the park, waterfalls and a good few picturesque little bridges over the river, so it's a very relaxing and peaceful place for a stroll. We got caught in a thunderstorm on our last visit here which is probably a negative but it did provide a bit of excitement. There's also an old mansion in the park which was derelict and thus wonderfully spooky until recently, but it's since been done up and turned into admittedly impressive houses. The Snuff Mill Bridge walkway just at the edge of the park is in my opinion one of the nicest spots in Glasgow. Hardly anyone has heard of it yet I was quite taken aback when I first stumbled upon it. On a nice day it can genuinely feel like you're in a quaint little English village, there's even old Victorian-style street lighting.

Agan, Gavin is spot on: this park is an undiscovered treasure, and has a beautiful bridge, plenty…read moreof walks through the forest (best when I am acting out some late romantic torment) and one of the most pastoral atmospheres in Glasgow. I tend to make the pilgrimage during the summer- when I can find someone with a car to carry the picnic stuff- and sit out in the open field for a lovely, restful afternoon. The lack of facilities is what has made it so peaceful- the golf course, I am glad to say, is under-nourished.