Coats Observatory, built 1882, is now one of Scotland's best-equipped observatories. Burrelli collection is main attraction of this 360 acre parkland. Items include ceramics, bronzes, Oriental jade, tapestries, silver and glassware, furniture, needlework, prints and paintings. Pollok House, Georgian mansion, has one of finest Spanish painting collections in Britain, with works by Goya and El Greco. Country park centred on Old Stables Courtyard beside a weir on White Cart Water.
Interpretation centre illustrates history and wildlife of park.
Queen's View Viewpoint 12 miles north-west of Glasgow from which Queen Victoria, in 1879, gained her first view of Loch Lomond. Spot reached by short, stiff climb up path from west side of A809. Rowardennan Forest Forestry Commission car park starting point for walks through woodland offering views of sur-rounding mountains. Part of Queen Elizabeth Forest Park. Strathyre Forest Visitor centre, situated in extensive picnic area, has display that illustrates working forest.