Queens Park Flag Pole

When you get high up you can see stuff further away.

Although the flagpole isn’t exactly dazzling — it’s tall, white, and has a flappy thing at the top — the view from this famous landmark most certainly is.
On a clear day, it’s possible to see far and wide. Think Glasgow Uni, George Square, Celtic Park and the Campsies. Dear Green Place indeed.
There are plenty of seats, so you can sit down, double check your photies and soak it all up.
It’s also easy to reach. Just stroll into the park (beside the train station of the same name), and wind your way towards the top.
Once you’re done, why not check out the nearby Glasshouse — full of creepy crawlies to keep the kids entertained. I’ll leave a review later tonight.
Don’t say I’m not good to you, Unilocalers.

The view from here, across Glasgow to Glasgow University and the west end, is perhaps the best in the 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.

Views awesome! Walk up nice! But where’s the flag?
Its the highest point in the biggest city in Scotland and its a flag pole. What better place for a Scotland flag… no?

Really a gorgeous view! I’m so very glad that it’s near to my flat. Quite a hike up to the top, but it’s so definitely worth it. I’ll have to come back in winter once the trees are bare to try and see more.

The view from the flagpole in Queen’s Park is spectacular. When I visited, I spent ages walking in a circle to ensure I didn’t miss any of the panoramic surroundings which include pretty much all of the south side, Glasgow University, the Cathedral, the Clyde and even Ben Lomond which is pointed out on a map at the sight.
The top of the flagpole is highest point in Glasgow, second of which is John Knox’s grave in the necropolis.

Apart from being the ideal place to pause during the romantic walk around Queen’s Park– and I think that yes, this one will go on my «Places Where I have Been Dumped, Unexpectedly» List– the Flag Pole does have another life, at night, under the cover of darkness. It’s a bit like an Internet dating site, only with more bushes and, I imagine, less bad second dates.
This might account for what appears to be a relatively small number of users, even during the day: there is a little bit of a singles bar atmosphere around her. I have nearly made a few people’s day just by telling them what time it was.

The flagpole at the Queens Park is worthy of a review in itself. Ithas one of the finest views of Glasgow 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.