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With Friday looking to be a hot one, what better way to spend it than walking in some of Glasgow’s great parks - finding out why the city earned it’s Dear Green Place name.
The city’s name comes from the Gaelic Glaschu which translates as dear green place and it’s no wonder that Glasgow earned the moniker with it’s incredible parks and green spaces.
There are moret han 90 parks within the city limits alone and plenty of lochs, hills and country parks beyond them.
Here are nine brilliant places to walk this weekend in and around Glasgow.
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1. Pollok Country Park
The largest park in Glasgow and filled with acres of woodland and gardens - not to mention the Burrell Collection, Pollok House and its Highland cows. | © Glasgow Life / Paul Watt Photography
2. Kelvingrove Park
An incredible Victorian park along the side of the Kelvin. You've got the gallery and museum to explore, plus the bandstand and the University close by. | © Glasgow Life / Paul Watt Photography
3. Glasgow Necropolis
One of our favourite places to walk in Glasgow. Cross the Bridge of Sighs and you're in a magnificent piece of Glasgow history. | Callum McCormack
4. Cathkin Braes Country Park
Glasgow's highest point and perfect for views over the city. You can also make the most of the mountain bike trails built for the 2014 Commonwealth Games | Supplied