Pollok House

Currently closed for refurb (summer 26) but well worth a visit. Beautiful chateau style house set in amazing grounds and with the River Cart to the front. National Trust so there is an entry charge. You can also visit the lovely cafe in the basement level for free. Paid parking a short walk away. Highly recommended 🙂

It is one of the greatest places in Pollok, a great house with fabulous gardens. The view is amazing. There are many seats around the house, so just set and chill and enjoy the great view. You can see the house from outside, the gardens and all other outside facilities for free. However, to see the house from inside, you need a ticket. And you can buy them upon arrival. I couldn't enter the house from inside because my phone was not charged, and it was about to switch off. There will be more photos for the next visit. Highly recommended.

Stunning architecture with extraordinary interiors and beautiful gardens. I'm surprised this place isn't more popular among locals and tourists — it's a must-visit for anyone in Glasgow. The only letdowns would be the peeling paint inside, the disappointing second floor (what presumably used to be the sleeping quarters, but is now an uninteresting gallery) and the insufficiently presented servants floor. Nonetheless, a wonderful sight, especially with highland cattle on its doorstep.

Pollock house and gardens is such a beautiful, pleasant and peaceful place. Of course, this is National Trust site so was really well maintained, clean and looked after. We had originally planned to see the gardens, the house, the galleries and a special visit to see the Highland coos in one trip, but ended up deciding to split it up over several visits. This change in plan came about due to the remarkable weather, and quite stunning gardens and woodlands. You almost felt like child again, exploring nooks and crannies, discovering secret dens and door ways. Everything was so well maintained and looked after, we walked around for a good couple of hours. The wee cafe is also fascinating with its old world look and feel, the staff were so pleasant and happy and the food on offer was exactly what you'd hope and want from this sort of place. I had a top notch ploughmans lunch, and my wife had a filling brie and bacon seeded roll. We went to see the cows too... (this was my favourite bit... I swear to god, someone brushes their fringes in the morning). Well the outside was enough to fill our day, especially with a little sun bathing under a tree by the river and cant wait to return to see the galleries and inside Pollock House itself.

Jan 2025: The house is "permanently closed" according to a misleading poster on the gate. I believe it's closed while refurbishments are being done. 2024: Parking is to the left of Pollok House - "Parking Lot" on Google Maps. It's run by Ring Go at £2.80 for 4 hours using their app which is 20p more than putting coins in the machine. Free to National Trust members if you go to the house (now closed) to claim a ticket. Fabulous huge park. Fabulous house. Nice (closed) cafe in the basement with inside and outdoor seating. And now, in May 2023, the daffs have finished, bluebells are coming azaleas and rhododendrons are blossoming.