The Vision will be built around a stronger sense of place that builds Kilsyth as a key visitor destination in North Lanarkshire both for local services and for developing active travel and leisure based on local attractions and routes. A new Town Hub, new investment in green links along, with path and cycle connections and new town gateways will support tourism growth based on a range of quality visitor attractions.

Visitor destination

Kilsyth is a historic Burgh with an attractive townscape and a diverse range of attractions including Colzium House and Estate, Antonine Wall, Forth and Clyde Canal and Dumbreck Nature Reserve all connected with quality green links that support active travel and exploration.

Active leisure supports health and wellbeing and is a growing segment of both day visitor and tourist markets which Kilsyth is well-placed to develop.

A great place to live

Kilsyth has grown as a commuter town and with new investment in a new town hub, the town will continue to offer a great place to live offering town centre living, a readily accessible town centre and excellent access to local countryside and greenspace.

New homes, new jobs and stronger connections (paths, routes, digital and educational) will drive additional demand for services, retail, housing and support a more vibrant and active centre for residents and visitors.

Attractive and appealing sense of place

The new town hub is co-located alongside the town centre and health centre to redefine the core area of the town. Mixed-use activity combining retail, leisure and services will drive a new sense of appeal.

A new town square, new northern gateway together with Market Street, Burngreen Park and the Garrel Burn Corridor will create a new sense of place and with new homes and activity support new investment in the Main Street.

Kilsyth’s opportunities

Kilsyth can develop around its historic Burgh quality and its location and ready access to the Kilsyth Hills and Kelvin Valley. Kilsyth will become a key visitor attraction and destination developed around existing attractions and a revitalised town centre.

The core projects involve:

• developing a new town hub with associated facilities and community services
• connecting the town centre and strengthening links to the Glasgow-Stirling Road
• developing a northern Gateway to raise the town’s profile as a historic Burgh
• developing stronger links, routes and opportunities for active travel (e-bikes) to the area’s attractions
• developing Kilsyth as a great place to live