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Colzium House Museum is situated within the historic mansion house for the Colzium Lennox estate, to the east end of the town of Kilsyth. 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.
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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. Also on the estate is a fine walled garden with numerous interesting shrubs and trees. Nearby Banton Loch marks the site of the battle of Kilsyth, fought in 1645 between forces loyal to King Charles I and the Covenanters. A new monument at the site commemorates the battle. There is also a small space for temporary exhibitions. For information on the current exhibition follow this link. Colzium House can be hired out for weddings and private functions. For further information or to book please call 01698 403120. For a location map showing Colzium House follow this link (opens in new window). |
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