This piece of public art is called “The Heart of Stenhousemuir" by Alan Potter. It is of two Highland cows (Hielan coos) fabricated in cast iron and stood on top of a heart shaped mound.
It reflects Stenhousemuir's history as a centre for cattle markets in the 18th century when livestock buyers and farmers travelled from all over Scotland to attend the annual tryst gathering. The Highland cow is the logo for the world famous McCowan’s toffee factory that was based in Stenhousemuir and the choice of cast iron material reflects the nearby Carron Ironworks.
Please read the plaque fully for more information.
To find the cache:
The cache is hidden at N56° 01.ABC W003° 48.XYZ
Look at the cows:
A = the number of hair 'points' (see photo) on the FEMALE'S right hand section of iron divided by 2
B = the number of hair 'points' (see photo) on the BULL'S left hand side section of iron minus 1
C = the number of eyes that are closed (look at both cows).
Read the plaque:
X = which line ends with the word "romantic"
Y = the total number of dark bold lines on the plaque divided by 2
Z = the number mentioned in the fourth line minus 2
SUMCHECK = 25