Bellahouston Park is a public park in the South Side of Glasgow, Scotland, between the areas of Mosspark, Craigton, Ibrox, and Dumbreck, covering an area of 71 hectares (180 acres). It is based around Ibrox hill in the centre, with commanding views over most of the city, exceptions being views to the east that are obscured by trees and to the south by hills in Mosspark. Notable views include that of Ballageich (Balagich) hill, rising to 1,084 feet (330 m) on the southern horizon in East Renfrewshire.
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