Milton of Campsie Fairy Woods transformed into fairy trail
Carved fairies, toadstools, fairy houses, and woodland creatures can all be spotted in the woods.
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Fairy doors can also be spotted along the path, hinting at the possibility of resident fairies in the East Dunbartonshire woods.
The trail was created by Walk, Run, Cycle East Dunbartonshire (WRCED) with help from East Dunbartonshire Council's Streetscene Technical Support Team, with wooden sculptures crafted by Chainsaw Creations.
(Image: Supplied) Councillor Paul Ferretti, convener of the council's place, neighbourhood and corporate assets committee, said: "This is a magical project and I'm really pleased the council has helped deliver this in collaboration with Walk, Run, Cycle East Dunbartonshire.
"They are already a big hit with children whose imaginations have been fired by seeing these magical creatures come to life.
"I am sure the carvings will bring lots of pleasure to local children and their families for many years to come."
Cllr Ferretti recently visited the trail with members of the WRCED group, which was formed during the pandemic and now has more than 8700 followers.
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Lesleyanne Lindsay, who led the project for WRCED, said: "We are delighted to have delivered this project in collaboration with East Dunbartonshire Council.
"We took on this project after a plea for help from local mum Lisa Cochrane, who set up the fairy trail during lockdown of 2020.
"The trail was in danger of disappearing, and we thought that would be devastating for the local community after they had enjoyed it so much during and after lockdown.
"Anything that encourages children and their families to the outdoors is to be encouraged.
"The benefit of a daily walk and time spent outdoors is so vital to physical and mental wellbeing.
"We really hope that everyone gets to enjoy them and feels the fairy magic."
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