Elephant in Paisley Museum

[janwbay]

Brilliant story. Thanks for sharing x

[Skoosh]

I remember an indoor zoo in Oswald Street, Glasgow in the sixties, is this the elephant? There was one kept out at a Zoo in Milngavie, Craigend Castle? On a visit to the city via Maryhill Road, this elephant was given a bucket of beer outside a pub. This elephant thereafter wouldn't pass that particular pub unless similarly refreshed! 

Skoosh.

[janwbay]

I don't think so, as it was dead and stuffed in Paisley museum at least as early as 1963. 😁

[John Strang]

At least in Paisley you had a full lion.
Unless I'm havering I think the Dick Institute in Kilmarnock had half a lion in a glass display - the top half! Poor soul!
Maybe I should start another thread to see if my memory is correct! 
Looby

Hi Looby,

I'm coming somewhat late to this thread but I can confirm you're not havering! I grew up in Kilmarnock and clearly remember the lion. As you said it was just the front half of it, but as a wee boy I was slightly scared of it!

Cheers,
John