A BOOK detailing the history of Rouken Glen Park has gone on sale to the public.

Entitled ‘Discovering Rouken Glen – The History of the Park and its People’, it was compiled by a group of volunteers to take readers through the lifetime of the park.

Having been crowned the UK’s Best Park at the start of this month, the East Renfrewshire greenspace now has yet another cause for celebration with the launch of the limited edition pictorial text.

The book covers a variety of topics, from the geology and landscape of the park to the history of farming on the land.

Also included is Rouken Glen’s 20th Century past, as well as its modern-day image.

Councillor Vincent Waters, convener for environment, said: “Rouken Glen has such a rich history and the geology of the park is fascinating.

“It holds such a special place in the hearts of its visitors so I am delighted that we have now created the first comprehensive book about the park.

“The book is fantastic and my thanks go out to the volunteers, council staff and the Heritage Lottery Fund for making it possible.

“It really is an ideal gift for this festive season for any nature lovers or history enthusiasts.”

Rouken Glen dates back over 100 years. Originally owned by an industrialist from the region, a wealthy Member of Parliament from Glasgow bought the land over and gifted it to the city.

But the history of the park dates back much further.

The area was cut by meltwater at the end of the last glaciation around 10,000 years ago and rocks which lie under the park date came from the Carboniferous period more than 300 million years ago.

‘Discovering Rouken Glen’ is priced at £10 and can be bought by card from the park’s pavilion visitor centre, as well as the council offices in Barrhead and at Eastwood Park, Giffnock.

Alternatively, call East Renfrewshire Council on 0141 577 3001 to buy a copy.