I like a cache that takes you somewhere for a reason and this series is one for the public art/sculpture/Andy Scott lovers.

This series of geocaches will take you round five of the six Andy Scott public art works around Clackmannanshire. (Apologies to all the locals who may be sick of the sight of these controversial pieces of public art and will now need to visit each in turn to keep their local map full of smileys. Hopefully you will learn a bit more about each on the way.)

Andy Scott is one of the UK’s leading public artists. His most famous works are his Heavy Horse near J9 on the M8, Arria on the M74 near Cumbernauld (visit GC2F04G) and of course The Kelpies at the Helix Park, Falkirk (visit GC55FFK).

Fox Boy, Menstrie: GC5JQ75

Air Spirit, Tullibody: GC5JQ58

River Spirit, between Sauchie and Alva: GC5JQ62

Lifeline, Alloa: GC5JTCN

This Journeys End, Clackmannan: GC5JTE7

To see all six of Andy Scott’s public art works in Clackmannanshire then take time to also visit Nirikina's "Sidetracked - Alloa" GC4KTG9 where very close by you will find I Can See For Miles, installed in May 2008.

None of the caches are placed on the actual roundabouts. Please consider your personal safety when retrieving caches.

Air Spirit

Muirside Roundabout, B9140 - Tullibody

Installed - February 2008

‘Air Spirit’ strides purposely towards the Ochil Hills, this sculpture is four metres high and designed as a partner piece to River Spirit. This sculpture reflects the natural landscape of Clackmannanshire and the rich biodiversity within the area. Air Spirit is also known locally as the ‘Muirside Man’ or ‘Striding Man’.

(Information taken from The Andy Scott Public Art Trail leaflet available to download from www.clacksweb.org.uk)

Please do not park on the roundabout and remember the geocache is not on the roundabout itself. Parking is available on Menstrie Road or Muirside Avenue and remember a pen.

Please keep hold of children and dogs as this can be a busy and fast moving roundabout.