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Glasgow, Bellahouston Park, 1938 Empire Exhibition, The Scottish Pavilion
Exhibition Pavilion (19th Century) - (20th Century)
Site Name Glasgow, Bellahouston Park, 1938 Empire Exhibition, The Scottish Pavilion
Classification Exhibition Pavilion (19th Century) - (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) South Scottish Pavilion; Hall Of History
Canmore ID 240730
Site Number NS56SW 39.09
NGR NS 5480 6390
NGR Description NS c. 5480 6390
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/240730
- Council Glasgow, City Of
- Parish Govan (City Of Glasgow)
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District City Of Glasgow
- Former County Lanarkshire
NS56SW 39.09 c.5480 6390
Architect T S Tait F.R.I.B.A. one of two pavilions devoted to the life and art of Scotland. Surrounded by terraced walls; patterned after 'North Country' dykes. A many-windowed tower, c.40m (120ft) high. Within the entrance hall stood a large statue of St Andrew, some c.8m (25ft) high and large murals illustrating Scottish sport throughout the ages lined the inner walls.
