Auld Kirk Museum
34 minute walk from Lenzie station · Glasgow and West Central
The Auld Kirk Museum is a Category A-listed building located in Kirkintilloch. As one of the area's finest and oldest sites, this historic venue serves as a vibrant hub for heritage and arts.
The site is significant for its proximity to Peel Park, once home to a Roman fort on the Antonine Wall. It houses treasures of local, national, and international importance, including exhibits illuminating the life of Rita Cowan, the "Mother of Japanese Whisky."
Visitors can explore a varied programme of exhibitions throughout the year or browse the museum shop for handmade jewellery, pottery, and textiles. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, offering a chance to discover remarkable local legacies and historic works.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Museum
- Good for
- Archaeology & ancient history, Local & social history, Museums, Textile art
- Characteristics
- Listed, Nationally significant, Roman, World Heritage Site
- Admission
- Free
- Opening
- Open year-round
- Region
- Glasgow and West Central
Stations within walking distance
- Lenzie station — 34 min walk, 2.7 km
Other places near Lenzie
- Lenzie Moss Nature Reserve — 2 min walk from the station
- Luggie Aqueduct — 32 min walk from the station