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.
Opening hours: Tues – Sat 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm. Closed Sun , Mon.
Our Collection
There is a substantial local history collection including Roman artifacts, coal mining, boatbulding and iron founding - a permanent collection of approximately 13,000 objects. It is impossible for all the objects to be on display at any one time so the...
Keywords
Industry & commerce, Social history
Auld Kirk Museum
Cowgate
Kirkintilloch
East Dunbartonshire
G66 1AB
Tel: 0141 578 0144
Fax: 0141 578 0140
Email:
peter.mccormack@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
