Tollcross Burn (Balbeggie St Culvert) [Outfall]

'Concealed after being culverted through Sandyhills Park in the 1950's - work is now complete to uncover a section of Tollcross Burn and restore it to its original route as part of a major Glasgow City Deal project to reduce flood risk and build climate resilience.' [G;lasgow City Council, 2021]

Links and Resources:

OS 10k background mapping.
Tollcross Burn (Sandyhills Park Daylighting) Case Study
The Tollcross Burn was historically hidden in a pipe through Sandyhills Park to make space for housing which is no longer there. The project involved creating a new river channel along its historic route, together with wider improvements of the park. The work benefits the local community by providing access to the burn in an enhanced park environment as well as setting the foundation for additional improvements in the future. The new channel included pools, wetlands and shallower areas and landscaping work included tree removal and enhancement planting, stepping-stones, a new footbridge, path network improvements, wildflower planting and an outdoor learning area.
Dick, Sandra, Glasgow Herald, 2019, Saving Scotland's rivers: The people bringing our ravaged waterways back to life. Link
Secret Scotland, The Lost Part of Sandyhills Park Link
Secret Scotland, Sandyhills Park revamp - just yet another thing I've missed this year, 3/12/2020Link
Secret Scotland, OH! That little culvert is now a raging... stream, 5/12/2020. Link
Secret Scotland, Sandyhills Park and Tollcross Burn - just after it was 'turned on', 10/12/2020. Link
Glasgow City Council, Hidden Burn Brought Back to the Surface at Sandyhills Park, 2021. Link

This entry was last updated: 2026-03-08 00:25:58

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NGR:	NS 65235 63775
WGS84:	55.84829, -4.15408
Length:	Not recorded
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	Not recorded
Geology:	Not recorded
Tags:	Tunnel, ManMade
Registry:	second

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