Kirkintilloch. Coordinates: Kirkintilloch (/ˌkɜrkɨnˈtɪləx/; Scottish Gaelic: Cathair Cheann Tulaich or Cair Ceann Tulaich)[2][3] is a town and former royal burgh in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It lies on the Forth and Clyde Canal, about eight miles northeast of central Glasgow. The town is the administrative centre of the East Dunbartonshire council area, and its population in 2009 was estimated at 19,700.[4] Toponymy[edit] Aerial view of Kirkintilloch Cowgate "Kirkintilloch" could be derived from "Caer-pen-tulach", a Celtic name (unusual for being an Old Welsh and Old Gaelic compound) translating as "Fort at the end of the hillock", or from the pure Gaelic "Cathair Ceann Tulaich".
History[edit] Following the Scottish victory in the wars of independence and the subsequent decline of Clan Cumming, the baronies of Kirkintilloch, Lenzie, and Cumbernauld were granted by Robert Bruce to Sir Malcolm Fleming, Sheriff of Dumbarton and a supporter of the Bruce faction in the war. Governance[edit] Geography[edit] Browser Population. Kirkintilloch Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland. Kirkintilloch is an ancient town, whose name refers to an even earlier time. You could be forgiven for thinking that any Scottish town name beginning with "kirk" has a church connection. In this case you'd be wrong. Kirkintilloch actually comes from Caerpentaloch, meaning Fort at the Head of the Hill. It was first recorded, written as Kirkintulach, in the 1200s. The fort in question was one of those along the line of the Roman Antonine Wall, and its remains were sited on the small hill which now forms part of Peel Park in the town.
The line of the wall itself has long been obscured through Kirkintilloch, but there are other Roman sites along its line nearby. The best of these is at Bar Hill, three miles from Kirkintilloch. Kirkintilloch started to grow in the mid 1700s, when turnpike roads helped promote the development of textile based industries such as a bleach works. Today's Kirkintilloch is an interesting mixture of different elements. The rich history of Kirkintilloch - s1Kirkintilloch. From a tiny market settlement to having Scotland's first railway, the country's first inland port, its first canal and being the home of red telephone boxes, Kirkintilloch has come a long way in 800 years.
It's eight centuries this year since the East Dunbartonshire settlement officially became a town in 1211, and residents are gearing up to celebrate its anniversary. It was the powerful Comyn family, who had a castle in what is now Peel Park, who applied to King William the Lion, King of the Scots, to make the town a Barony Burgh. This status meant they could hold a market and set the foundations for the growth of a thriving town from a settlement of just a few hundred people. Today it's home to 20,000. Though the original document no longer exists, a 16th century copy is in the town's archives. "People in Kirkintilloch do have quite a good awareness of how old their history is.
" There will be a church service on October 2 this year to mark the date the charter was signed. Kirkintilloch Herald. Search - Results. Regent Centre Kirkintilloch : The Heart of Kirkintilloch. East Dunbartonshire Council - Home. TITLE - KIRKINTILLOCH-HOME. Auld Kirk Museum. The Auld Kirk is the principal museum for East Dunbartonshire. It houses a rich collection of museum objects of local, national and international significance, interpreted in an innovative, exciting and educational way for visitors of all ages and abilities. There is a museum shop, selling a range of local historical literature and souvenirs. The Auld Kirk is one of the oldest buildings still standing in Kirkintilloch. It was built in 1644 (a datestone may be seen in the south gable) as St Mary’s Church.
It formerly functioned as the town hall, council chambers, court house, school and jail, but now the Auld Kirk is now an award winning museum, rated a 4 star attraction by Visit Scotland. There is a full programme of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. Admission free. To ensure there has been no change to the opening times or details on this page, please check with the museum directly before visiting. The Romans are here! - Local Headlines - Kirkintilloch Herald. Down Memory Lane – a trip back through time with the Herald - Community - Kirkintilloch Herald. JOIN the Herald as we peer back though the mists of time... this week – March 7, 2012 50 YEARS AGO - March 6, 1962 KIRKINTILLOCH Town Council was suffering from a shortage of shorthand typists and other trained office staff.
Burgh chamberlain James Jarvie said more staff were required as his department alone was often dealing with more than 400 enquiries a day. A council officer reported that a recent advert for a shorthand typist had resulted in “just three applications from married women only”. Bailie Coutts said that most young girls qualified for the posts preferred to work in Glasgow where they could get better salaries and employment terms. Town council members Hugh Gillies and Daniel McLaughlin suggested training staff locally to fill the positions. FOUR Kirkintilloch men were reported to have returned to work at the Star Foundry after winning a “small fortune” on the football pools – around £3,750 each. 40 YEARS AGO - March 8, 1972 Miss C.M. 30 YEARS AGO - March 10, 1982 Did you know?
Red telephone box. An example of the most common red telephone box model (K6), photographed in London in 2012 The red telephone box, a telephone kiosk for a public telephone designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, was a familiar sight on the streets of the United Kingdom, Malta, Bermuda and Gibraltar. Despite a reduction in their numbers in recent years, the traditional British red telephone box can still be seen in many places throughout the UK, and in current or former British colonies around the world. The colour red was chosen to make them easy to spot. The paint colour used is known as "cherry red" and is defined by a British Standard, BS 381C-539[2] Design history[edit] K1[edit] The first standard public telephone kiosk introduced by the United Kingdom Post Office was produced in concrete in 1920 and was designated K1 (Kiosk No.1).
K2[edit] The Royal Fine Art Commission was instrumental in the choice of the British standard kiosk. K3[edit] K4[edit] K5[edit] K6[edit] K6, illuminated at night Fabrication[edit] The Telephone Box. Forth and Clyde Canal. The Forth and Clyde Canal is a canal opened in 1790, crossing central Scotland; it provided a route for the seagoing vessels of the day between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Clyde at the narrowest part of the Scottish Lowlands. It is 35 miles (56 km) long and it runs from the River Forth near Grangemouth to the River Clyde at Bowling, and had an important basin at Port Dundas in Glasgow.
Successful in its day, it suffered as the seagoing vessels were built larger and could no longer pass through. The railway age further impaired the success of the canal, and in the 1930s decline had ended in dormancy. The M8 motorway in the eastern approaches to Glasgow took over some of the alignment of the canal, but more recent ideas have regenerated the utility of the canal for leisure use. Geography[edit] In 1840, a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) canal, the Forth and Cart Canal was built to link the Forth and Clyde canal, at Whitecrook, to the River Clyde, opposite the mouth of the River Cart. Origins[edit] Kirkintilloch | Seagull Trust Cruises: Free Canal Cruising in Scotland for People with Special Needs.
From Townhead in the centre of Kirkintilloch turn into Southbank Road and follow it until you come to the newly constructed Southbank Marina. Located inside the marina buildings is a lounge area with toilet facilities which are available for passengers to wait in comfort before or after their cruise. The boats leave from the pontoon on the right of the marina as shown in the adjacent picture. Branch HistoryHaving successfully established cruising from Ratho, the Trustees looked westward and in the early 1980’s chose Kirkintilloch, on the wide Forth & Clyde Canal, for the second branch. The Campsie Fells, are readily accessible from Kirkintilloch and the combination of a trip on the “Yarrow Seagull” or the “Marjorie Seagull” with a picnic in the hills is very popular. Kirkintilloch Canal Festival 2013.
Moira Anderson. Moira Anderson, OBE (born 5 June 1938, Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire) is a Scottish singer. Life and career[edit] Following an education at Lenzie Academy,[1] Anderson quickly established herself at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow before getting her big break in the media after a successful audition at the BBC.[2] She received an OBE in July 1970.[6] In 2010, she sang at the funeral of Sir Norman Wisdom. References[edit] External links[edit] Official website. Moira Anderson. Tom Johnston (Scottish politician) Johnston, the son of a middle-class grocer, was born in Kirkintilloch in 1881 and educated at Lenzie Academy. At the University of Glasgow, he helped launch the left-wing journal, Forward, in 1906, and in the same city later became associated with the 'Red Clydesiders', a socialist grouping that included James Maxton and Manny Shinwell. In 1909 he published a book, Our Scots Noble Families, which aimed to discredit the landed aristocracy.
Johnston was the key government figure involved in the evacuation of St Kilda, Scotland in 1930. Documents relating to this event, which attracted considerable press attention, are available to view in the National Archives of Scotland. On 17 October 1912, Tom Johnston was welcomed to the Board of the City of Glasgow Friendly Society (now Scottish Friendly). Johnston was appointed vice-president of the Society in 1919. "The City of Glasgow Friendly Society had a reputation for humane dealings with its members.
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Jim Watt (boxer) Jim Watt (born 18 July 1948) is a Scottish former boxer, who became world champion in the lightweight division when Roberto Durán left the title vacant in 1979 and the WBC had him fight Alfredo Pitalua. Watt knocked out Pitalua in twelve rounds. Watt also fought, and lost to, Ken Buchanan. On 20 June 1981, he fought his last fight, when losing the WBC world Lightweight title to Alexis Argüello by a 15 round decision in London. Watt retired with a record of 38 wins (27 by knockout) and 8 losses (3 by knockout). Watt, along with former world Middleweight champion Alan Minter, earns his living as an after dinner speaker. He was awarded an MBE. Jim's daughter Michelle Watt is a television presenter.Jim Watt made a special appearance on BBC's Still Game in August 2007.Jim appeared in the Kelvin Timber TV adverts in the early to mid 1980's. List of WBC world champions.
Thomas Muir of Huntershill. Thomas Muir (25 August 1765 – 26 January 1799), often known as Thomas Muir the Younger of Huntershill, was a Scottish political reformer. Early years[edit] Thomas Muir was born in Glasgow. His father, James Muir, was the son of the 'bonnet laird' of Hayston and Birdston farms near Kirkintilloch, he married Margaret Smith and they had two children Thomas and Janet. As a younger son James Muir had little prospect of inheriting his father's property. His family, however, had in Maidstone, Kent, relations who were prosperous hop-growers and it was towards this branch of trade that young James was persuaded to direct his energies.
By all accounts Muir senior was a man of some education, whose interest in commerce extended far beyond that of his fellow businessmen, for he has been credited with the authorship of a pamphlet on ‘England's Foreign Trade’. Education[edit] Thomas Muir circa 1793 Graduation[edit] Expelled from university[edit] Patronage: The Landlords v. Revolution in France[edit] Thomas Muir of Huntershill.