Kilsyth
Place in North Lanarkshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.977, -4.063 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 71 77 |
| Population: | 9,860 |
| Dialling code: | 01236 (Coatbridge) |
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.
Postcode districts covering Kilsyth
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 10.9 miles
- Paisley 16.7 miles
- East Kilbride 15.7 miles
- Livingston 21.4 miles
- Hamilton 14.2 miles
- Cumbernauld 3.1 miles
- Dunfermline 24.8 miles
- Coatbridge 8.2 miles
- Stirling 11 miles
- Airdrie 8.4 miles
- Falkirk 10.6 miles
- Motherwell 13.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Croy Place 1.7 miles
- Twechar Place 1.9 miles
- Dullatur Place 2.2 miles
- Cumbernauld North Ward 2.7 miles
- Kirkintilloch East and North and Twechar Ward 3 miles
- Cumbernauld Place 3.1 miles
- Cumbernauld South Ward 3.4 miles
- Milton of Campsie Place 4.1 miles
- Banknock Place 4.2 miles
- Kirkintilloch Place 4.2 miles
- Moodiesburn Place 4.5 miles
- Lenzie and Kirkintilloch South Ward 4.7 miles
Example postcodes in Kilsyth
G65 0BW, G65 0ND, G65 0HZ, G65 9EB, G65 9AR, G65 0RS, G65 0ET, G65 9EN, G65 0LG … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 16 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 26.8 miles
- Croy Station 1.8 miles
- Greenfaulds Railway Station 4 miles
Hotels near Kilsyth Ad
- Coachman Hotel 3 0.2 miles
- The Boat House 3 0.9 miles
- Broadcroft Hotel 4.4 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort 4 3.4 miles
- Best Western Garfield House Hotel 3 6.3 miles
- Glazert Country House Hotel 5.1 miles
- Castlecary House Hotel 3 4.5 miles
- Mondo Hotel 4 8.2 miles
- Crowwood Hotel and Alba Restaurant 3 5.8 miles
- Mango the Hotel 3 5.3 miles
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 miles
- Broadwood Stadium Stadium 2.4 miles
- Gartsherrie House Estate 7.6 miles
- Cliftonhill Stadium 8.3 miles
- Touch House Estate 8.8 miles
- Excelsior Stadium Stadium 9 miles
- Campsie Fells Hill 9.5 miles
- Ochilview Park Stadium 10.2 miles
- Firhill Stadium Stadium 10.4 miles
- Celtic Park Stadium 10.4 miles
- Ballikinrain Castle Estate 10.4 miles
- Heatherbank Museum of Scial Work Museum 10.5 miles