AN OUTDOOR space at Glasgow’s Science Centre has been transformed with the help of people from across the city.

There is now a two-way bike lane and large cycle park as well as a wetland moat that houses 15 species of aquatic plants.

New trees and planting have improved the greenery and biodiversity. Meanwhile, interactive exhibits include a walk-in kaleidoscope and a “kling klang” disc.

The transformation is part of a £4 million Connect programme, which is extending the science centre’s exhibitions, spaces and outreach programmes.

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A Fibonacci Garden, inspired by the shape sequence observed in pine cones, leaves and other parts of nature, will be a social space for people to relax and an event space for science engagement activities.

The new bollards have all been individually designed by groups of people from across the city.

Bollards were designed by Lorne Street Primary, the Glasgow Disability Alliance, Leverndale Hospital, Anderston Primary, Hidden Gardens and arts charity Waveparticle.

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The groups’ winning designs were selected from more than 70 entries.

Jane Docherty, Leverndale Hospital, said: “The bollard art competition certainly brought the Leverndale community together, involving ward staff, clients, family members and community clients.

“Everyone was excited that the art designs would be displayed outside for everyone to visit.”

Dr Gillian Lang, deputy director of science at Glasgow Science Centre, added: “We’ve created a safe, welcoming, outdoor learning space with exciting hands-on exhibits and opportunities to connect with science.

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“The aim was to create an outdoor space that is loved, social and interactive, connecting the science centre to the community, to the environment and to the city.

“That’s why it was important to have people from across Glasgow help us design the bollards and other elements, and we’re so thrilled with the results.

“We can’t wait for visitors to come and explore and, of course, we’ll be welcoming thousands of people during COP26.”

The new space was created with support from the Places for Everyone Fund (Sustrans) and the Inspiring Science Fund, a partnership between UK Research and Innovation and Wellcome.