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Cumbernauld Glen is an ancient wood full of plants and animals native to Scotland. The artist David Galletly, working closely with Friends of Cumbernauld Glen and Cumbernauld YMCA, has drawn many hidden details of the nature to be found there. Amongst the four oak trees there are woodpeckers, blue bells and butterflies, can you spot them? Image: Beth Chalmers  

Cumbernauld Community Park is becoming famous because of the new sculpture Arria. The artist Emily Shepherd, alongside Friends of Cumbernauld Community Park, chose to take inspiration from another new addition: the recently completed play park. Its abstract geometric shapes contrast with the areas natural beauty to create a fun collage. Image: Beth Chalmers  

The Langriggs is an old term meaning meaning "long gardens". It describes the long, narrow plots of land dating back to medieval times that run perpendicular to the cottages in Cumbernauld Village. The artist Gabriella DiTano’s mural, produced with the help of Cumbernauld Village Action for the Community and Carbrain & Hillcrest Play Scheme, is an abstract representation of the shape colour and excitement of these gardens. Image: Beth Chalmers  

The artist David Galletly, working with the British Dragonfly Society, has taken inspiration from the dragonflies found at Ravenswood Local Nature Reserve to create a colourful, kaleidoscope-like animation. Dragonflies thrive in damp marshy area and are a sign of a healthy natural habitat. Cumbernauld has an array of greenspaces that have an abundance of dragonflies. Image: Beth Chalmers  

Cumbernauld House Park, otherwise known as Cumbernauld Fields, is a great open space for people to play sports or just walk their dog. Legend has it that it is home to a tree planted by Mary Queen of Scots, and the area also features a tree made famous by the film Gregory’s Girl. The artist Emily Shepherd, working alongside Friends of Cumbernauld House Park, has chosen to represent Cumbernauld House - the building that dominates the park - and the rolling hills around it, including the HaHa. Image: Beth Chalmers  

Palacerigg Country Park is an exciting place to visit and learn more about nature and animals. It has a petting zoo, including rare breeds of farm animals, a tree top walk with great views for exploring and a plant shop run by Watch Us Grow. The artist Gabriella DiTano has made a series of wooden sculptures that represent these elements: a 'Scots Dumpy' chicken representing rare breeds, 'Wellie boots' to signify wild walks, and a 'Money tree' symbolising Watch Us Grow. Image: Beth Chalmers