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History
Linn Park was originally part of Hagtonhill, which belonged to the Maxwells of Pollok and was sold in 1820 the land was sold to Colin Campbell of the ‘sugar’ Campbells who owned a West India Shipping Line. He named the land “The Lynn” and built the Mansion House - now derelict - as a summer residence also creating much of the woodland and gardens.The land for the park was purchased in 1919 for £10,000 and was originally 180 acres. In 1840, John Gordon of Aitkenhead purchased “The Lynn” estate and made additions to the house. He is also thought to have planted the Lime Tree Avenue, which runs through the park, to commemorate the marriage of his daughter to ‘Black Mungo’ another of the Campbell’s in the 1850’s. Glasgow Citypurchased 180 acres of land that is now known as Linn Park at a cost of £10,000 in 1919, and this was extended in 1927 with the addition of thelands of Cathcart Castle, over 18 acres,at a cost of £2,300.The 4 acre area known as Court Knowe was added in 1933 at a cost of £150.Cathcart Castle was built around 1450 and was demolished in 1980 for safety reasons andonce belonged to Alan de Cathcart who fought for Scotland’s independence. Mary, Queen of Scots is reputed to have stayed in the Castle prior to the Battle of Langside in May 1568 and is believed to have viewed the battle from Court Knowe across Old Castle Road (once the castle moat)as herarmy was defeated by the smaller but better organised force lead by the Regent Moray.
Facilities
The park houses the Equestrian Centre which isa purpose built venue, unique within the city, providing tuition in horse riding and horsemanship for all levels of competence, from the complete beginner to the more advanced rider.The park has an outstanding diversity of wildlife, habitat and plant life.Ranging from open grassland, scrub land, deciduous and coniferous woodland to the riverbank environment. There are woodland and river walks and orienteering course, golf course and children's play areas.
