Auld Kirk Museum
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Engagement 1,300+
One of the oldest buildings in Kirkintilloch
"Old Church" and is an elevated position above the main thoroughfare through Kirky known as The Cowgate nearby to the Cross and the modern William Patrick Library. On the grounds there are old gravestones which date back to the 1700's & 1800's.
HISTORY
The ancient historic building dates back to 1644 and served as the local parish church for well over two hundred years until 1914 upon the opening of the much larger St.Mary's Church therefore it was purposed as a Sunday School
It wasn't until 1961 that the building was converted into a more Civic use as the town's museum.
Auld Kirk Museum
© I m a g e D a v e F o r b e s
Engagement 1,300+
One of the oldest buildings in Kirkintilloch
"Old Church" and is an elevated position above the main thoroughfare through Kirky known as The Cowgate nearby to the Cross and the modern William Patrick Library. On the grounds there are old gravestones which date back to the 1700's & 1800's.
HISTORY
The ancient historic building dates back to 1644 and served as the local parish church for well over two hundred years until 1914 upon the opening of the much larger St.Mary's Church therefore it was purposed as a Sunday School
It wasn't until 1961 that the building was converted into a more Civic use as the town's museum.