Provan Hall in the city's Easterhouse became the target of unknown vandals earlier this week. The organisation which runs the 15th-century house says entry was forced into the site and walls and paths have been graffitied. They added that they hope to have the damage repaired as soon as possible.
READ MORE: Family-run Scottish hotel in picturesque village put up for sale Provan Hall overlooks Auchinlea Park and is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Glasgow. As well as being steeped in history, it is said to be a 'haunted house' and is reputed as one of Glasgow's top spots for ghost sightings. (Image: Newsquest) Described as a "national asset", Provan Hall was built as a hunting lodge for Glasgow’s bishops and in the 1930s it was acquired by the National Trust for Scotland, who then leased it to Glasgow City Council.
The Glasgow Times reported in September 2023 that it reopened to the public after a £3.5m rebuild project. Meanwhile, thoughtless damage has also been done to a special memorial garden installed in the walls of Provan Hall for people affected by baby loss.
We previously reported that the garden opened in May as a safe space for those who have lost a child. A special Tree of Tranquillity is the centrepiece of the garden and each leaf holds a personal message honouring a baby who has died but thankfully, the tree itself was not affected by the vandalism. The garden at its opening in May.
Photo by Colin Mearns (Image: Colin Mearns) A spokesperson for Provan .
