Edit Glasgow's oldest building
Sitting in Auchinlea Park is Provan Hall. Built between 1460 and 1480 it was the country residence of the Prebendary of Barlernark, who in 1488 was crowned King James IV.
After his death at the Battle of Flodden his lands were eventually sold to Canon William Baillie in 1565.
The property changed hands several times, passing between the Hamilton family, Glasgow Burgh and merchant Dr John Buchanan. In 1938 it was taken over by the National Trust for Scotland and in the 70s the city fathers agreed to maintain it.
Most people would be unaware of Proven Hall which is next door to the Fort shopping centre. Anyone using the Fort shopping centre with children could leave their children in the the excellent play area and visit the hall before or after they have done their shopping. Steven Fitzsimons.
I remember farming that area, we had a cottage at Provenhall, it was a nice bit of countryside. Had to shift out to accommodate the big building project. Now have trouble locating the area on Google. Glad to know the house still stands.
Try Google maps & put in auchinlea road or park. It should bring up the general area before they put the Fort in. Both houses are still standing (Provan Hall & Buchanan House - the White building that faces into the park), & the gardens are now well maintained too. Still a bit of the countryside left around it, but very little now.
Spent many childhood trips out to these bits. Ilived in Blackhill and oor days out were to the rhubarb fields of Robroyston and the Provenhall areas. It was the nearest thing to country way bk then as all the communities were being built up and some were very dark and dim places with very little greenspace. When I am fit I will take my grandweans to these bits to so he can enjoy his history as I did. I loved the stories my dad told wether true or not it took me to places I wouldn't otherwise dream of.