Kirkintilloch’s Auld Kirk Museum has been given a facelift to the tune of £165,000.

Landscaping works recently completed at the entrance to the Cowgate venue include the installation of high-quality natural stone paving, feature lighting, Antonine Wall marker stone, and the planting/refurbishment of existing perimeter stonework.

All improvements are part-funded by the Town Centre Regeneration Fund, a Scottish Government initiative aimed at improving the vibrancy and vitality of town centres.

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Vice Convener of Development and Enterprise, Councillor John Dempsey said: “This is the third of four projects to be delivered in Kirkintilloch by the Council in an effort to make our town centre a more attractive and pleasant place to visit.

“The first project was Regent Gardens and paid for by City Growth Funding and the second was the Town Hall Annexe demolition on Union Street. The final project involves enabling works on Glasgow Road to make the site more attractive to business.

“I’m delighted to see the heritage status of the Antonine Wall has been given a boost with the impressive new two-tone stone work. This is an old and much-loved building and it is right to preserve it. I’m hoping that the more open, visual aspect of the museum will encourage more people to visit.”

The project was delivered by the Council’s Economic Development team in partnership with Mike Hyatt Landscape Architects and Gilmartins of Fife.

(GK)