Kilsyth Scotland Videos and Books

Privately published by KCC in 2003, this collection of affectionate, nostalgic and evocative poems of Kilsyth old and new is now available price £6. Paperbound, large print, 56 pages, illustrated with old photographs. The book is available from: Kilsyth Congregational Church Office, U.P. Lane, Low Craigends, Kilsyth, Scotland. tel: 01236 822252, or Cants, Main Street.   (post and packaging can be negotiated from the church office) Here are a couple of short extracts:

• Poetry and plays about Kilsyth
• Kilsyth Arts Pages
• Kilsyth Advice Pages

NEW! Dumbreck - A Private Inquiry by Matt O'Neill

A dramatic account and forensic investigation of the Dumbreck Colliery tragedy on 30th January 1938, in which nine men were killed: "William Baird & Company did not turn out to be half as heartless as I first suspected. They were in fact much worse."

ISBN 1-902516-54-0 Published 2003, paperback, 112 pages. Many illustrations in b&w. North Lanarkshire Council PRICE £3.95  available from Kilsyth Library or by post £4.50 inc p&p from Museums and heritage Section, North Lanarkshire Council, Buchanan Business Park, Stepps, Glasgow G33 6HR.

Kilsyth Videos

The following professionally produced videos are available for sale, price £20 each. Kilsyth Community Council - a not for profit body, benefits from their sale, so please order now!

• Presentation of the Coat of Arms, 27th April 2002 - colourful pageantry
• The original Columban Singers tape, featuring the choir and views of the town.
• Airts and Pairts, featuring The Columban Singers, Kilsyth Thistle Pipe Band, the Croy Silver Band and stunning views of the entire district.
• "A Wander up the Garrell", featuring a pictorial essay from the junction with the Kelvin right up to the hills above the Lairds Loup.

Kilsyth Books - old and new

Many of these books are available at Kilsyth Library, reference section only.

( we also suggest that you try a couple of search engines such as www.bbc.co.uk to shop around for the best price for any antiquarian or rare book) Alternatively, try this free email book search service) 

• Aiken, Robert L. "Not Many Noble: a story of the Lanarkshire Coalfield". Brawber, West Sussex, England: Old Museum Press, 1998. ISBN: 184042026.

• Anderson, Rev Robert, A History of Kilsyth and a Memorial of two Lives, 1901

• Anton, Rev. Peter, Kilsyth, A Parish History, 1893 Out of print - available in Kilsyth Library for reference only

• Bailey, Geoff B., (Battle of Falkirk) Falkirk or Paradise!  publishers John Donald  1996 ISBN 0 85976 431 1 

• Burns, Rev Islay : The Pastor of Kilsyth : or Memorials of the Life and Times of the Rev W. H. Burns  London : Nelson 1860. Hardback in original blind stamped cloth with gilt title, 288pp, illustrated. 
• Burns, Rev. William "New Statistical Account of Scotland" Stirlingshire, Kilsyth Parish 1841

• Chalmers, William. Old Kilsyth £ 6.99 order online from http://www.stenlake.co.uk/books/18.htm

• Chalmers, William. Ramble up the Garrell Glen - second edition   - order online from william-chalmers@kilsyth-scotland.co.uk - hundreds of colour photographs

• Chalmers, William. Conversations, The Way We Were: A Hundred Years of Social History, 2001,  £ 12.99 available from Cants in Kilsyth Main Street also,

• Chalmers, William. Kilsyth Cumbernauld and Villages Book  £9.99

• Craven, Thomas PC, Luath, Clarinda, and the Beautiful Boy - available from Cants, Main Street, Kilsyth
• Ferguson, John. Kilsyth Rangers A History 1945-95. may be obtained from the author, John Ferguson, Rowanbank, South Barrwood, Kilsyth G65 0EX
• Gordon, John. A Kilsyth History Trail (rev. edn.) 1988
• Hutchinson, James. WEAVERS, MINERS AND THE OPEN BOOK: A HISTORY OF KILSYTH. Cumbernauld, Scotland: Kelvinprint, 1986. ISBN: 0951136208.
• Bill and Bobbie Irvine, "The Dancing Years"  published by W H Allen, London, 1970. It describes their life as world champion ballroom dancers in the 1960's.  Their honours included at least seven World Championships as well as many other trophies. Bill was born in Kilsyth to a mining family. 
• Keppie, L A Roman altar from Kilsyth. Academic Journal Offprint from - Glasgow Archaeological Journal 5, 1978.. 6pp, 1figs, 2b/w pls, Printed card cover, 
• Livingston, J. The Life of Mr John Livingston, Minister of the Gospel  (Written by himself for the use of his children)  
  Woodrow Society 1845 publication of the Works of the Fathers and Early Writers of the Reformed Church of Scotland
• Logue, Kenneth, Popular Disturbances in Scotland 1780-1815, publishers John Donald 1979 ISBN 0 85976 037 5
• Millar, Hugo The History of Cumbernauld and Kilsyth from the earliest times 1980
• Parker, Katherine: 'My Ladie Dundie'  Gardner, 1928. 2nd edition. 301pp. B + w illustrations. The story of Jean Cochrane 17th century Viscountess of Dundee. 
• Robe, James  Robe's first publication,  "A Faithful Narrative of the Extraordinary Work of the Spirit of God at Kilsyth, and other Congregations in the Neighbourhood near Glasgow," was published in 1742, and reprinted in 1790 and 1840.
• Robe, James "When the Wind Blows" Ambassador; 199 pgs;, 1985. Paperback. Controversial, intriguing & not lacking in outright criticism, the revival in Kilsyth & Cambuslang drew attacks from every quarter. In his narrative, the author & minister of Kilsyth at that time brings supporting evidence of the true nature of what was taking place in 1742. Written as it happened, this book is a well-documented account of what occurred at that time & is a useful contribution to scholars of these events. 
• WHYTE, James et al.: Exhibition of the Life and History of Kilsyth: 31st May - 7th June 1958: Souvenir Programme. : Printed by J.M. Duncan Ltd., Kilsyth, [n.d.,1958].. 22 x 14 cm. [32] (unnumbered) pp. Text figures from photographs; includes 15 pp. local advertisements. Original b/w. illustrated card wrappers; stapled.  Whyte's contribution is on 'Kilsyth: Origins and Growth'. 

Or go straight to Amazon Bookshop - buy these local titles online:

• Old Kilsyth ~ William Chalmers (Paperback - 1997)
  Price: £6.99  
• Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Street Plan ~ Ronald P.A. Smith (Map - 2000)
  Price: £1.50  
• Kilsyth in Old Picture Postcards ~ J W B Park (Hardcover - December 1983)
  Price: £9.95  
• Falkirk or Paradise! ~ Geoff B. Bailey (Paperback - 1995) (The Battle of Falkirk/Bonnie Prince Charlie)
  Price: £9.95
• Lanarkshire's Last Days of Steam ~ W A C Smith (Paperback - 15 November, 2000)
  Price: £6.99

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Books about Scotland

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These books have been chosen to provide an insight into the history of Scotland and to showcase some of our unparalleled natural landscapes. All proceeds from the online book sales go to improving and updating the Gazetteer.

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