The cache is not on the gruffalo sculpture.
This local nature reserve is a peaceful wildlife haven hidden within the Bearsden. You can explore the woodlands for insects and birds such as Long tailed tit and Bullfinch. Or spend some time around the loch during the summer months and see if you can spot any bright and colourful dragonflies and damselflies. On the loch are swans, moorhens, coots and mallard ducks.
Around the loch, along with the gruffalo sculpture, you'll find carved benches with foxes, rabbits, squirrels, hedgehogs, grey heron, fish and an upside down duck to name but a few.
The loch and the surrounding ground were purchased by the Town Council in 1965 at the same time as Kilmardinny House. This area has been developed as a park. Considerable work of general improvement has been undertaken, but the natural environment has been retained in the interest of the local wild life. You are invited to enjoy the gardens at Kilmardinny House which are open to the public during the day.
In the 1930’s, John McDonald, later Sir John, a builder, bought the whole estate and became the last private owner of Kilmardinny House. Sir John built the houses in the Burnbrae Estate. In 1965 Bearsden Burgh Council was fortunate in purchasing the House from Sir John McDonald’s trustees after his death.
The park at Kilmardinny Loch is open at all times. There is also a swing park/ play park for the kids.
Thankyou to Neighbourhood Services at East Dunbartonshire Council for allowing the placement of this cache.