Leaf trail stone
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Leaf trail stone
Image: © Richard Sutcliffe Taken: 12 Jul 2021
According to the Victoria Park Heritage Trail leaflet, produced by Glasgow City Council: 'A more modern feature of the park includes a leaf trail; this community project was developed by local people through the Millennium Awards scheme. The trail consists of 8 granite stones generously donated by Land Engineering Scotland Ltd, each with an impression of a leaf native to the park and an accompanying poem. It is a tactile trail sited throughout the park. It is also a source of education and enjoyment for all children; they are able to take crayon or pencil rubbings for school projects or just for fun. On each stone there is also the Gaelic name for the tree. The artistic layout of the poems and leaf motifs have been created and carved into stone by the late Colin McLeod and his team at GalGael in Govan.' This stone reads: Alim - A of the Gaelic alphabet SCOTS PINE Strong, Colourful, Old, Tall, Straight Proud, Important, Needles, Evergreen Broomlea School
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Image Location
Latitude
55.877616
Longitude
-4.332607