Although this cache can be a quick Park and Grab style geocache (as there is parking for about three cars just after the bus stop), one should take the time to walk along the "Greek Thomson Path" and find out how the village of Balfron came to be. When you find this small geocache, once opon a time, the Ballindalloch Cotton Mill was situated right next to the Endrick Water and would have stood in the field in front of you. This all happened in the 19th century, during the Industrial Revolution. It was a man by the name of Robert Dunmore who had a huge part in bringing more people to Balfron during this time.
Taken from http://www.balfron.org.uk/history/ballindalloch-cotton-works
You get an idea how this sleepy hamlet of Balfron came to be the village it is today.
In about 1861, the Rev. Alexander* Niven describes Ballindalloch Cotton Works:
An extensive Cotton work on the banks of the Endrick Water, the building varies from one to six storeysin height and was erected in 1789. The machinery is propelled by water of about 30 horse power. This work employs about 250 persons when in full operation, chiefly females.