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Kilsyth

Place in North Lanarkshire, Scotland

Coordinates:55.977, -4.063
OS grid ref:NS 71 77
Population:9,860
Dialling code: 01236 (Coatbridge)
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Kilsyth is a small town in North Lanarkshire, lying in a broad glen beneath the Kilsyth Hills and within easy commuting distance of Cumbernauld and Glasgow. Its position gives easy access to rolling hill paths and green spaces while still feeling connected to the Central Belt, so it often feels like a residential hub with a strong local community spirit.

The town has a notable history - most famously the 1645 Battle of Kilsyth - and grew through traditional industries such as coal and textile work before becoming more of a commuter and service-centred economy. Local attractions like Colzium House and its estate, community festivals and the surrounding hills give Kilsyth a mixture of historical interest and outdoor appeal in the heart of Scotland.

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Transport links

  • Glasgow International Airport 16 miles25.8 km
  • Edinburgh Airport 26.8 miles43.1 km
  • Croy Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
  • Greenfaulds Railway Station 4 miles6.4 km

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Schools in Kilsyth

  • Balmalloch Primary School Primary
  • Chapelgreen Primary School Primary
  • Kilsyth Academy Secondary
  • Kilsyth Primary School Primary
  • St Patrick's Primary School (Kilsyth) Primary

Local points of interest

  • Kilsyth Hills Mountains 1.8 miles2.8 km
  • Broadwood Stadium Stadium 2.4 miles3.9 km
  • Gartsherrie House Estate 7.6 miles12.3 km
  • Cliftonhill Stadium 8.3 miles13.4 km
  • Touch House Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
  • Excelsior Stadium Stadium 9 miles14.5 km
  • Campsie Fells Hill 9.5 miles15.4 km
  • Ochilview Park Stadium 10.2 miles16.5 km
  • Firhill Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles16.7 km
  • Celtic Park Stadium 10.4 miles16.7 km
  • Ballikinrain Castle Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
  • Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 10.5 miles16.9 km