Calderglen Country Park

Horseshoe Falls bridge

Calderglen Country Park is a country park in the Scottish town of East Kilbride. It is situated at the south-eastern edge of East Kilbride and is the town's main park. It is centred around the 17th century Torrance House which is a Category A listed building. The central area of the park is approached via the old entrance gatehouse and tree-lined driveway of the old estate.

Calderglen is situated near to the industrial suburb of Kelvin, the established residential district of St. Leonards and a small 21st century development, Crutherland.

Recreational Facilities

  • a mini zoo, featuring small animals such as meerkats, prairie dogs and owls outdoors, and reptiles and fish in a tropical glasshouse
  • ornamental gardens and pond with a chilling statue of Falstaff (previously located at Castlemilk House in Glasgow - Castlemilk and Torrance House were both owned for centuries by the Stuart family) [1]
  • a football facility K-Park Training Academy and small stadium which is home to East Kilbride F.C.
  • rugby grounds which are home to East Kilbride RFC
  • tennis facilities operated by East Kilbride Lawn Tennis Club
  • a cricket pitch, home to East Kilbride Cricket Club formed in 1962
  • Torrance House Golf Club, available for public bookings
  • woodland walks through glens and gorges formed by the Rotten Calder river near to the Calderwood residential district, including the site of Calderwood Castle
  • a modern outdoor playground for children
  • a gift shop and cafe within the historic Torrance House

References

  1. ↑ Falstaff statue ot Canmore.org.uk

Coordinates: 55°44′55″N 4°08′41″W / 55.748482°N 4.144704°W / 55.748482; -4.144704

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