Kilsyth
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- For other places named Kilsyth, see Kilsyth (disambiguation)
Kilsyth (Gaelic Cill Saidhe ) is a town of 9,816 (2001 Census) between Glasgow and Stirling in North Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Dating back to the Middle Ages, Kilsyth's Town Charter was granted in 1826, permitting the holders of plots to elect a Town Council. Kilsyth Community Council, as the locally elected representative body, carries on the tradition of ensuring that Kilsyth remains a great place to live, do business, or relax in harmony with nature.
Kilsyth has all the elements traditionally associated with a Scottish market town: a Main Street, attractive parks and gardens complete with two bandstands, welcoming hostelries such as the Curling Stone, Coachman Hotel and the Scarecrow pub, and a choice of local restaurants. The nearby villages of Croy, Banton, Queenzieburn, and Twechar are within easy walking distance from Kilsyth.
Nestling at the foot of the Kilsyth Hills in a sheltered position at the heart of Scotland, the town is easily accessible and ideally located for a day trip, family holiday, or as a base for a walking, golf, fishing or touring holiday, by car, canal boat, horse or bike.
Nearby attractions include the Falkirk Wheel, a huge boat lift that connects the Union and Forth & Clyde Canal networks, and the Antonine Wall - marking the northern edge of the Roman Empire. Kilsyth is less than an hour from Glasgow, Stirling and Edinburgh by car, bus or train from nearby Croy station. Kilsyth holds an international carnival (popularly known as KIC) in mid-August - in 2007 this will be on Sunday August 12th. It is held in the grounds of the wooded Colzium estate nearby. Farmers' markets are held on the first Saturday of every month (January excepted).
The Battle of Kilsyth took place here in 1645.
William Irvine (Scottish evangelist) was born in Kilsyth.
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