Though it's often overlooked in favour of the more accessible Queen's Park by many southsiders, Pollok Park has almost as much, if not more, than its better known, urban alternative. So packing ...

Comprising about 360 acres, Pollok Country Park makes for a peaceful retreat – one that is peppered with grazing Highland cattle, formal gardens and long expanses of unadulterated Scottish greens.

Council leader Susan Aitken, SNP, said: “Our project to transform Pollok stables ... system and a cafe, with outdoor seating by the White Cart Water which runs through the park.