Kilsyth Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
About Kilsyth
The Roman Empire began colonising Britain from 43 AD: they quickly secured England, and marched up the east coast of Scotland. In 84 AD Agricola fought the battle of Mons Graupius against the Caledonians, probably somewhere near Stonehaven. He won, but Rome was preoccupied by threats elsewhere, and couldn't spare troops to garrison and colonise Scotland. They fell back to a line of control between the Tyne and the Solway, where the Emperor Hadrian built a defensive stone wall from 122 AD. After a few years they were again ready to advance. So it was in 142 AD under Emperor Antoninus Pius that a new wall was built, stretching 39 miles (63 km) from Bo'ness on the Firth of Forth to Old Kilpatrick near Dumbarton on the Firth of Clyde. TheAntonine Wallwas a turf barrier on a stone foundation to
Top Attractions in Kilsyth
Explore the best things to see and do in Kilsyth:
- ★Colzium House and Estate
Where to Eat in Kilsyth
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Boathouse Restaurant
- 🍴Scarecrow Bar & Grill
Where to Stay in Kilsyth
- 🏨The Coachman
Kilsyth Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: