Tollcross Mansion House

 

Situated in Tollcross Park in the East End of the city. Tollcross Mansion House was built in 1848 by David Bryce for the Dunlop family. Glasgow Corporation purchased the house and surrounding land in 1896.

The building is in the Scottish Baronial style, not a particularly good example its not easy on the eye.

The Mansion House was used was used as a Children's Museum from 1905 until 1973, when it closed due to the deteriorating condition of the building.

The building at one point was in such a bad state of repair that demolition was thought of.

Fortunately it was saved by a package proposed by Christina Mary Hendrie Trust, Historic Scotland, Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Development Agency, Scottish Homes and Shettleston Housing Association.

The mansion is now used as a nursing home.