
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Rouken Glen as Cup and Ring Marked Rock (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Rouken Glen is associated with local folklore involving a mythical creature known as the "Rouken," a giant or supernatural being said to have shaped the landscape. The site is linked to prehistoric rock art and has been the focus of local traditions and tales of hidden or otherworldly forces.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Auldhouse BurnMill (period Unassigned) · 250 yd
Glasgow, Rouken Glen ParkPublic Park (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 254 yd
Eastwood High SchoolNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 779 yd
Rouken Glen Park Centenary StoneMemorial · 834 yd
Cathcart Castle Golf CourseEnclosure (period Unassigned) · 1225 yd
Giffnock War MemorialMemorial · 1351 yd
GiffnockCoin Hoard (period Unassigned) · 1356 yd
Greenbank GardenMuseum · 1.1 mi
Cadoc WoodWood · 1.4 mi
Mearns CastleCastle · 1.5 mi
Flenders RockMountain / peak · 1.6 mi
The Darnley SycamoreHeritage attraction · 1.6 miOther information
Photo: Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0