The Colzium Estate is located to the north-east of Kilsyth and includes a ruined castle, walled garden, adventure playground, and garden cafe in addition to a mansion house and visitor centre.
At the Colzium Lennox Estate, there is a tremendous amount of territory to cover. Take pleasure in parkland that offers an abundance of flora and fauna, paths, a tough children's adventure playground, in addition to a magnificent walled garden and water features. As a result of the modifications that were completed in 2017, the building that formerly housed the Clock Theatre and is adjacent to the walled garden now functions as a visitor centre and garden cafe. Why not unwind in the fresh air and take some time to savour a cup of freshly brewed coffee on our restaurant's patio while taking in the serene atmosphere of the walled garden? The centre is the "hub" for learning more about the estate since it has information on the estate as well as the area's rich history, as well as walks and trails; it is also the excellent starting place for exploring the larger Kelvin Valley. We encourage you to spend some time getting to know its colourful history and exploring the stunning natural beauty of the area. The centre as well as the cafe are only open during the summer months, from April to September.
The Colzium Lennox Estate is open all through the year and is known for the wealth of history it contains. The excavated ruins of an L-plan tower house dating back to the 15th century may be found on the estate. This building served as the seat of the Livingstons of Linlithgow until it was destroyed in 1703. A traditional Scottish ice house dating back to the year 1680 that has been renovated and is now open to the public for inspection is located nearby.
After the conclusion of World War II, the Edmonstone family gave Colzium House, which had previously served as their home, to the Burgh of Kilsyth as a gift. It was constructed in 1783, and in 1861 it underwent a significant expansion. In the late 1940s, a significant portion of the original structure was demolished; nevertheless, the Victorian exterior and wings of the building have been preserved to this day, creating the house that we see today.
The building's past function as a chapel was given new life as the Colzium House Museum, which may be found inside. The displays focus on the history of the neighbourhood and include artefacts from nearby castles such as Colzium and Kilsyth as well as images and artefacts from home and industrial settings in the neighbourhood. The house and museum are exclusively open to visitors who have made prior arrangements. To make arrangements for your visit, kindly get in touch with us.
The location of Kilsyth Castle, which can be found to the west of Colzium House and close to Allanfauld Road, is one of the other local historic features located surrounding the estate. Another tower house from the 15th century, it was attacked and burned down by Cromwell's army as they pushed north in 1650. It had survived until that year. Over a period of many years, the remains served as a free quarry for the neighbourhood. There is a collection of carved stonework on display in the Colzium House museum.
Banton Loch and the village of Banton, which is home to the historic Swan Inn, can be found to the estate's eastern side. In the 17th century, the area was the setting for the Battle of Kilsyth, and in more recent times, it was famous for the Victorian brickworks that were located there; examples of these bricks may be found in the museum.
The estate can be visited seven days a week at no cost and is always open. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions regarding our opening hours, group visits, room rentals, or general information regarding the estate and its surroundings.
Getting to That Point
Just off the Stirling Road can be found the Colzium-Lennox Estate, which can be found at the end of Kilsyth that is closest to Denny, Bonnybridge, and Falkirk. Use the doorway made of stonework to enter.
Croy may be reached by train from Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Stirling on a consistent basis. Croy is the starting point for local bus and taxi services that travel to Kilsyth (approx 10 minutes).
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