Springburn Museum is Glasgow's first independent community museum. It preserves the history of an area which was once the greatest centre of railway manufacturing in the world. The Maxwell family is known to have been established at Pollok from the mid 13th-century. Holmwood has been described as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson's finest domestic design. It was built in 1857-8 for James Couper who, with his brother Robert, owned Millholm Paper Mills on the banks of the River Cart.
Distances shown are in a direct line.
Distances by road will be longer. Only minutes from the fashionable shopping areas of Buchanan Street, Argyle Street and the exclusive Princes Square. Ideal for visiting museums and other Glasgow attractions. Increased guest facilities for all bedrooms, including new studio rooms, family rooms and beautiful suites. The marbled foyer creates a style which continues throughout.