Pollok Country Park to host free Highland cow events

Pollok Country Park will be hosting a series of events to celebrate its resident highland cows. 

The events, organised by Glasgow City Council, will run from April 8 to October 16.

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These events include field talks, Highland cattle wash days, and a photography event.

No registration is necessary for the talks, which will take place at 11am on April 8, 9, 15, 17, July 24, August 7, and October 15 and 16, and will be held at the Pollok Avenue cattle viewing area.

Field talks will allow visitors the chance to meet this year's calves (Image: Newsquest) Highland cattle wash days will offer a more hands-on experience for a limited number of participants.

Registered participants will meet at the cattle yard and will be able to wash and groom the park's award-winning Highland cattle.

This event, with a maximum limit of 45 participants, will be held on July 7 and 16, from 11am until 1pm.

Wash days will offer a more hands-on experience (Image: Newsquest)

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The Highland cattle photography event will provide a unique opportunity for amateur photographers to take close-up shots of the park's Highland cattle.

This exclusive event, limited to 20 people over the age of 18, will take place on June 30 and July 31 at 11am.

Registration for both the wash day and photography event is essential to avoid disappointment.

Further information on how to register for these events can be found on Glasgow City Council's website.