May 14, 2025 Glasgow, Scotland and Scottish Hairy Coos!
Today was a two fold mission. Check Glasgow off the list and find some Scottish cows (or hairy coos). We took a 35 minute drive to Glasgow. Here's a Google summary of the town's history:
"Glasgow's history, dating back to the 6th century, is a tapestry of religious beginnings, imperial influence, and cultural vibrancy. From its founding by Saint Mungo (Kentigern), a religious center emerged, gradually growing into Scotland's largest city. Glasgow thrived during the 18th century through the tobacco trade, the Industrial Revolution fueled by shipbuilding and heavy industry, and the Scottish Enlightenment. The city also experienced periods of decline and urban decay in the 20th century, followed by a renaissance in recent decades."
Glasgow had some old beautiful buildings as well as some ugly buildings. We kept to a pedestrian area and explored it pretty well.
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| The silver bubble is an entrance to the subway. |
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| Did a little shopping in here. |
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| A view of the pedestrian street. |
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| Something new for the hat collection? |
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| Is that Dr. Who? |
After lunch, we went to daily Mass at the Cathedral of St. Andrew and were asked to bring up the gifts!
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| The front of the Cathedral. |
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| A beautiful pieta sculpture, not sure of the artist. |
After church, we ate lunch and did some more wandering before heading to our next stop....Cows!
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| We must have been hungry because I don't have any food pictures! |
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| What do you call a Great Britain dollar store? |
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| The River Clyde. |
Clare had her heart set on seeing some iconic long haired Scottish cows called "coos". The thing is, they are mostly in the highlands and we haven't driven that far yet. Casey found a large park in Glasgow city limits with walking trails, gardens, a mansion, and COWS! "The park is Glasgow's largest park and the only Country Park within Glasgow. Its extensive woodlands and gardens provide a quiet sanctuary for both visitors and wildlife. The park is rich in rural history formerly being part of the Old Pollok Estate and ancestral home to the Maxwell Family. The park is also home to the world famous Burrell Collection."
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| This is a Scottish Coo. |
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| There were two calves. Look at the smile on her face! |
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| Casey looks timid! |
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| Trying it solo. |
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| Calling on big brother. |
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| Great picture! |
The coming down is always harder than the going up. Paul was first to jump down and some of us gave him a hard time for hesitating. Clare got a whole different perspective when she was on the stump!
Not to be outdone by younger siblings, Aaron also climbed a stump.
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| He climbed it completely without help!! |
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| Big brother bragging rights forever! |
Here's the Jane Austen part of our tour. Be still my beating heart! 💓
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| The first set of stairs that lead from the top courtyard down to a lower courtyard. |
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| The house! So sad it's closed for renovations! |
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| Zoomed in. |
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| The stairs leading from the lower courtyard down to the road. |
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| The road comes in over a bridge. It couldn't be more picturesque. |
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| On the bridge. |
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| Next to the bridge. |
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| View from the bridge in one direction. |
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| View from the bride in the other direction. The reflection on the water was stunning! |
I have only scratched the surface regarding the grounds. There were more flower gardens (both sun and shade), vegetable gardens, herb gardens, a fairy garden, the stables, etc. Everything needed to run a large estate.
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| Fairy houses with round doors. |
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| Another fairy house. |
A very full day and loads of fun!
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