Arkley, S. L. B., Browne, M. A. E., Albornoz-Parra, L. J. and Barron, H. F. 2011. East Dumbartonshire Geodiversity Audit. British Geological Survey Open Report, OR/09/19. 265pp.

4 Site assessments

(Map 1) Geological map of East Dunbartonshire.

(Map 2) Location of sites visited.

(Table 2) Initial list of potential geodiversity sites compiled from a variety of sources (see 3.1).

No Site 100 km square Easting Northing Grid Reference Source of Information Priority to visit Notes Geodiversity Site No.
1 Finglen NS 5930 8150 [NS 5930 8150] BGS map/memoir P Might merit further investigation
2 Craigangawn Quarry area NS 5250 7695 [NS 5250 7695] BGS map/memoir P EDC 26
3 Mugdock Reservoir (Barrachan) NS 5600 7600 [NS 5600 7600] BGS map/memoir P EDC 27
4 Mugdock disused quarry NS 2755 3805 [NS 2755 3805] BGS map/memoir P EDC 11
5 Blairskaith quarries (infilled?) & outcrops NS 5935 7570 [NS 5935 7570] BGS map/memoir P EDC 13 EDC 25
6 Craigmaddie Muir and Auld Wives Lift NS 5820 7665 [NS 5820 7665] BGS map/memoir P EDC 14
7 Pattie's Bught disused quarry NS 2950 3895 [NS 2950 3895] BGS map/memoir P EDC 17
8 Douglas Muir Quarry area NS 5260 7460 [NS 5260 7460] BGS map/memoir P EDC 23
9 Bearsden Cromarty Crescent area burn NS 5475 7340 [NS 5475 7340] BGS map/memoir P EDC 9
10 Linn of Baldernock NS 2875 3740 [NS 2875 3740] BGS map/memoir P EDC 28
11 Smithyhills NS 2905 3735 [NS 2905 3735] BGS map/memoir Not priority site
12 Lennox Park, Milngavie NS 2770 3710 [NS 2770 3710] BGS map/memoir Not priority site
13 Bardowie Loch NS 5800 7350 [NS 5800 7350] BGS map/memoir P EDC 6
14 Buchley (Wilderness) former gravel pits NS 5965 7245 [NS 5965 7245] BGS map/memoir P EDC 31
15 Clachan of Campsie NS 6125 7995 [NS 6125 7995] BGS map/memoir P EDC 19
16 Waterhead Farm (council boundary) NS 6460 8320 [NS 6460 8320] BGS map/memoir Not priority site
17 Bin Burn (council boundary) NS 6565 8275 [NS 6565 8275] BGS map/memoir P Might merit further investigation
18 Lennoxtown Forest NS 6105 7755 [NS 6105 7755] BGS map/memoir P Might merit further investigation
19 Lennoxtown Crow Road NS 6245 7935 [NS 6245 7935] BGS map/memoir P EDC 18
20 Burnel Rannie- Balgrochan burn area NS 6310 7895 [NS 6310 7895] BGS map/memoir P Might merit further investigation
21 Maiden Castle Motte & Bailey NS 6420 7840 [NS 6420 7840] BGS map/memoir P Might merit further investigation
22 Barraston Farm, Glenwynd, Glenwhapple area NS 6055 7582 [NS 6055 7582] BGS map/memoir P EDC 12 EDC 35
23 Finniescroft Wood NS 3115 3895 [NS 3115 3895] BGS map/memoir P EDC 16
24 Burniebrae Farm, Cowies Glen NS 6580 7730 [NS 6580 7730] BGS map/memoir P EDC 20
25 Shields and Spouthead farms NS 6575 7845 [NS 6575 7845] BGS map/memoir P EDC 21
26 Spouthead Burn NS 3265 3940 [NS 3265 3940] BGS map/memoir P EDC 22
27 Hungryside Bridge, Crofthead gravel pits NS 3105 3640 [NS 3105 3640] BGS map/memoir Not priority site
28 Mid Boghead quarry NS 3200 3597 [NS 3200 3597] BGS map/memoir Not priority site
29 Bothlin Bank, Lenzie NS 6740 7180 [NS 6740 7180] BGS map/memoir P EDC 4
30 Huntershill Sandstone Quarry, Crowhill Road NS 6065 6955 [NS 6065 6955] BGS map/memoir Not priority site
31 Bar Hill Roman Fort area NS 3545 3805 [NS 3545 3805] BGS map/memoir P EDC 2
32 Twechar Quarry NS 3505 3782 [NS 3505 3782] BGS map/memoir P EDC 1
33 Board Craigs, Twechar NS 3500 3745 [NS 3500 3745] BGS map/memoir EDC 3
34 Gallow Hill, Glazert Water NS 3200 3840 [NS 3200 3840] BGS map/memoir P EDC 15
35 Inchbelle landfill, gravel pit NS 3320 3780 [NS 3320 3780] BGS map/memoir EDC 29
36 Bishopbriggs No 2 Gravel Pit NS 3125 3675 [NS 3125 3675] BGS map/memoir EDC 33
37 Cawder Golf Course (gravel pit) NS 3060 3600 [NS 3060 3600] BGS map/memoir EDC 32
38 Low Moss NS 3150 3635 [NS 3150 3635] BGS map/memoir P EDC 5
39 Lennoxtown NS 628 796 [NS 628 796] Strathclyde RIGS Matched with BGS site
40 Bearsden to Balmore (SW point) NS 554 706 [NS 554 706] Strathclyde RIGS P EDC 7
East end of Lennoxtown NS 640 770 [NS 640 770] Strathclyde RIGS Matched with BGS site
42 Bearsden, Kilmardinny NS 549 729 [NS 549 729] Strathclyde RIGS P EDC 8
43 St Germains NS 544 714 [NS 544 714] Strathclyde RIGS Not priority site
44 Lennoxtown NS 622 795 [NS 622 795] Strathclyde RIGS Matched with BGS site
45 Loch Ardinning NS 564 779 [NS 564 779] Strathclyde RIGS Outside EDC
46 Douglas Muir Quarry NS 515 745 [NS 515 745] Strathclyde RIGS Matched with BGS site
47 Auld Wives' Lifts, Craigmaddie Muir NS 583 764 [NS 583 764] Strathclyde RIGS Matched with BGS site
48 Campsie Glen NS 611 797 [NS 611 797] Strathclyde RIGS Matched with BGS site
49 Linn of Baldernock NS 591 758 [NS 591 758] Strathclyde RIGS Matched with BGS site
50 Lennoxtown NS 634 789 [NS 634 789] Strathclyde RIGS Not priority site
51 Lennoxtown NS 550 800 [NS 550 800] Strathclyde RIGS ?Outside EDC
52 Milngavie waterworks NS 557 762 [NS 557 762] Strathclyde RIGS Matched with BGS site
53 Barr Hill, Tewchar NS 709 759 [NS 709 759] Strathclyde RIGS Matched with BGS site
54 Blairskaith quarry NS 595 752 [NS 595 752] Strathclyde RIGS Matched with BGS site
55 Blairskaith quarry NS 592 758 [NS 592 758] Strathclyde RIGS Not priority site
56 Barraston quarry NS 604 758 [NS 604 758] Strathclyde RIGS Matched with BGS site
57 Craigen Glen NS 622 755 [NS 622 755] Strathclyde RIGS EDC 30
58 Manse Burn (SSSI) NS 529 733 [NS 529 733] SNH P EDC 10
59 Bearsden Roman Baths NS 546 721 [NS 546 721] HS EDC 24

Bibliography

(Map 1) Geological map of East Dunbartonshire.

(Map 2) Location of sites visited.

(Table 2) Initial list of potential geodiversity sites compiled from a variety of sources (see 3.1).