We have 126 plots within our gardens, which are located within Pollok Park, Glasgow. The gardens were created on the behest of Sir John Stirling Maxwell in 1888 for the residents of Pollokshaws. Since then, the allotments have been run by a committee elected from the members. See Commemorative Letter sent to Lady Maxwell McDonald in the centenary year.
We have a club house and toilets, and stand pipes located throughout the gardens. Each year we hold a fundraising summer fair with many types of stalls, e.g. garden produce, tombola, bric-a-brac, home baking, toys and books, not forgetting the tea room with a great selection of cakes and savouries.
We currently have a waiting list of around 5-10 years, so to avoid setting unrealistic expectations and to eliminate unnecessary admin work, we expect our waiting list will soon close to new applicants.
For those currently on our waiting list, there will be a joining fee of £5 and the current annual membership is £25. There is a £20 refundable deposit for the key to the allotments. If the previous tenant decides to leave their shed / greenhouse on the site, they will set their own price to help them recoup the cost of a building they will be giving away. An average sale is between £70 and £120, and we cap this at a maximum of £200 for those that are particularly well-equipped or are in the best condition. When you eventually vacate your plot, you will then be able to set your own price for whatever buidlings you leave behind too.