A HISTORIC site on the River Kelvin will be dug up as part of a multi-million pound investment by Scottish Water.

The archaeological dig will be carried out adjacent to the existing flint mill site at Garriochmill Road.

The work is part of investigations included in a £15 million project to improve both the environment and water quality in the River Kelvin.

Precautions have been taken to ensure that anything of historical importance that might lie beneath the ground will be protected.

Investigations already carried out revealed the work is likely to expose the foundations to an old Flour Mill.

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The first recording of the mill dates back to 1795 and the site is thought to have comprised of a flour mill and a separate corn mill.

The dig will get underway on Monday April 15 and is expected to last two weeks.

During the works the Kelvin Walkway will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists with a short diversion route in place during the dig.

The diversion will remain in place until the main project is completed, expected to be in January 2020.

Ruaridh Macgregor, Corporate Affairs Manager at Scottish Water, said: “There is a really interesting history in this part of the River Kelvin which is why we have engaged with AOC Archaeology Group to carry out the dig ahead of the project commencing.

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"We have already had lots of interest from local residents, keen to find out what the dig will uncover.

“We recognise this area is now a really important recreational space and we want to reassure the community that the Kelvin Walkway will remain open to all pedestrians and cyclists as normal."