VISITORS to Pollok House are being called on to help solve the curse of the White Pearl.

On Thursday, a special family event takes place from 11am until 1pm when groups of around six will be asked to join in the hunt for the missing gem.

The fun event will showcase the A-listed Georgian House’s art collection, furniture and its fascinating history.

For the full programme of summer events at Pollok House visit www.nts.org.uk

Pollok House is a Georgian country house modernised in 1900 and is the ancestral home of the Maxwell family. The present building dates from around 1752. It houses stunning Spanish artworks by the likes of El Greco, along with paintings by Blake, Nicholson and Guthrie. The house is set within Pollok Country Park, which is also home to the famous Burrell Collection.