You can wander round important collections of medieval art, tapestries, alabasters, stained glass and English oak furniture, European paintings, including works by Degas and Cézanne, an important collection of Islamic art, and modern sculpture including works by Epstein and Rodin.

Children will be fascinated by the works from days of long ago we have a fine collection of works from ancient China, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Architectural features from the collection have been integrated into the structure of the building.You can walk under arches built for medieval lords and ladies. There are also reconstructions of rooms from Sir William’s home, furnished in gothic style with items from the collection.

In 1944, Burrell and his wife signed the Deed of Gift of their collection to the City of Glasgow. They wanted the collection to be housed in a building 16 miles from the centre of the Glasgow, to show the works of art to their greatest advantage, and also to avoid the damaging effects of air pollution. Sadly, no suitable site had been identified by Burrell's death in 1958, but Mrs Anne Maxwell Macdonald and her family gifted Pollok House and 360 acres of Pollok Estate to the City of Glasgow in 1967. Although within the city boundaries, it was agreed that this offered a wonderful setting for the collections.

The Burrell Collection
Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws Road
Glasgow, G43 1AT
Tel: 0141 287 2550
Fax : 0141 287 2597

Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday and Saturday 10am to 5pm, Friday and Sunday 11am-5pm

* By Rail:
   Ten minutes' walk from Pollokshaws West rail station.

* By Bus:
   First Bus services 45, 47, 48 and 57 all stop on Pollokshaws Road, opposite the main entrance to the Park.

* Facilities:
   Free Guided Tours; Gallery Shop; Café; Male and Female Toilets; Wheelchair Access. Pay and Display Car and Coach    Parking.

Polloch Park House 5 min walk from The Burrell Collection House for Art Lover 5 min drive from The Burrell Collection Home of Scotland's Football 10 min drive from The Burrell Collection Scotland Street School 15 min drive from The Burrell Collection The Science Centre and Imac Less then 15 min drive from The Burrell Collection Pollock Parks Highland Cattle 2 min walk from The Burrell Collection