Guidebook for Cumbernauld
Sightseeing
The Antonine wall built by the Romans stretches from Coast to coast and served as a barrier during the Romans failed conquest to conquer Scotland and bring into the Roman empire which had extended to England.
Antonine Wall
The Antonine wall built by the Romans stretches from Coast to coast and served as a barrier during the Romans failed conquest to conquer Scotland and bring into the Roman empire which had extended to England.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent food cooked fresh on the premises, and the decor is very traditional, friendly staff, the Steak pie is not to be missed.
Castlecary Hotel
Castlecary RoadExcellent food cooked fresh on the premises, and the decor is very traditional, friendly staff, the Steak pie is not to be missed.
Parks & Nature
There are lots of animals, a great play park which makes this a great place to visit with the kids.
Palacerigg Country Park
3 Palacerigg Golf ClubThere are lots of animals, a great play park which makes this a great place to visit with the kids.
Arts & Culture
Colzium House Museum is situated within the historic mansion house for the Colzium Lennox estate, to the east end of the town of Kilsyth on the A803 Stirling Road.
The house was once the seat of the Edmonstone family but became the property of the Burgh of Kilsyth after the Second World War. Built in 1783, it was substantially enlarged in 1861. Much of the original building was pulled down in the late 1940s, due to dry rot, but the Victorian frontage and wings survive to form the house we see today.
The museum comprises a single room on the second floor of the house, converted out of the former chapel. Displays relate to the heritage of the surrounding area and include objects from the nearby castles of Colzium and Kilsyth as well as photographs and artefacts from the domestic and industrial settings of the locality.
The Colzium estate is rich in history and is open throughout the year. Features of the estate include the excavated remains of a 15th Century L-plan tower house, once the seat of the Livingstons of Linlithgow but demolished in 1703. Nearby is a traditional Scottish ice-house c.1680 which has been restored and is open for public inspection. Also on the estate is a fine walled garden with numerous interesting shrubs and trees. During working hours Parks staff are normally on hand to discuss the plants and respond to queries.
Other local historic features include the site of Kilsyth Castle, to the west of Colzium House by Allanfauld Road. Another 15th Century tower house, it survived until 1650 when it was attacked and burnt by Cromwell's troops as they advanced North. The remains provided the district with a free quarry for many years. Some carved stonework is now in Colzium House museum.
Colzium House
75 Stirling RdColzium House Museum is situated within the historic mansion house for the Colzium Lennox estate, to the east end of the town of Kilsyth on the A803 Stirling Road.
The house was once the seat of the Edmonstone family but became the property of the Burgh of Kilsyth after the Second World War. Built in 1783, it was substantially enlarged in 1861. Much of the original building was pulled down in the late 1940s, due to dry rot, but the Victorian frontage and wings survive to form the house we see today.
The museum comprises a single room on the second floor of the house, converted out of the former chapel. Displays relate to the heritage of the surrounding area and include objects from the nearby castles of Colzium and Kilsyth as well as photographs and artefacts from the domestic and industrial settings of the locality.
The Colzium estate is rich in history and is open throughout the year. Features of the estate include the excavated remains of a 15th Century L-plan tower house, once the seat of the Livingstons of Linlithgow but demolished in 1703. Nearby is a traditional Scottish ice-house c.1680 which has been restored and is open for public inspection. Also on the estate is a fine walled garden with numerous interesting shrubs and trees. During working hours Parks staff are normally on hand to discuss the plants and respond to queries.
Other local historic features include the site of Kilsyth Castle, to the west of Colzium House by Allanfauld Road. Another 15th Century tower house, it survived until 1650 when it was attacked and burnt by Cromwell's troops as they advanced North. The remains provided the district with a free quarry for many years. Some carved stonework is now in Colzium House museum.
Essentials
General convenience stores, Several takeaway shops, Butchers, Bakers, Hairdresser & Chemist.
Abronhill Shopping Centre
36 Larch RoadGeneral convenience stores, Several takeaway shops, Butchers, Bakers, Hairdresser & Chemist.
Getting Around
Croy Railway Station
Direct routes to Glasgow, Stirling, Edinburgh, Perth.