Culture can be defined as all the ways of life including arts, beliefs and institutions of a population that are passed down from generation to generation
Over many decades, Sir William Burrell built up a huge, diverse collection of objects from across the spectrum. He gifted this to Glasgow in 1944. There is a huge collection of exhibits from around the world, including ceramics, sculptures, wooden carvings and weapons. to name but a few.
Sir William wrote that he wanted future visitors to see the collection in a bespoke building setting in a beautiful woodland, an unpolluted environment where they could learn about these beautiful items
We spent the afternoon there; it’s not enough time to do its justice. Make a day of it and take in the whole park – Pollok House, the highland cattle and all.
The gallery is free to visitors
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