Guided Walk: Walking the Monkland & Kirkintilloch Railway

Thu May 07 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC+01:00

Southbank Marina | Kirkintilloch

East Dunbartonshire Leisure & Culture Trust - Cultural Services
Publisher/HostEast Dunbartonshire Leisure & Culture Trust - Cultural Services
Guided Walk: Walking the Monkland & Kirkintilloch Railway
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Join us for a guided walk exploring the former route of the Monkland & Kirkintilloch Railway.
About this Event

Join Don Martin MBE for a guided walk along the northern part of the route of the Monkland & Kirkintilloch Railway. The railway opened in 1826 and was Scotland's first modern railway.

This event accompanies the exhibition at the Auld Kirk Museum titled ‘Monkland & Kirkintilloch - Scotland’s First Modern Railway’ which runs from 21 March to 20 May (open Tues to Sat 10am-5pm, closed 1-2pm).

Walk details:

The meeting point is at Southbank Marina, Kirkintilloch.

The walk will start at Southbank Marina and finish at Whitegates. It will take around 1 hour to complete, with three main stops at points of interest associated with the railway.

Numbers are limited and booking is essential.

Please dress appropriately for an outdoor walk and the weather.


Important disclaimer: You should only do the walk if you are well and fit enough. It is up to you to make sure you can do the walk safely. You come on this walk at your own risk.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Southbank Marina, NCR754, Kirkintilloch, United Kingdom

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