Huntershill House

Huntershill House is a two-story rectangular building in East Dunbartonshire featuring a grey harled exterior and a central stone-framed doorway with pediment. The exposed quoins and formal detailing reflect 18th-century design conventions.

A Glasgow merchant named James Martin built the house between 1769 and 1776 beside an old post road connecting Glasgow and Stirling. The building later became home to political reformer Thomas Muir in the 1780s.

The house became the residence of political reformer Thomas Muir from the 1780s, who later faced transportation to Australia for his democratic advocacy.

The building was converted in 1969 into a pavilion serving the adjacent sports grounds and remains in use by local youth organizations. Visitors can view the exterior architecture and explore the wider site with its athletics track and football pitches.

Thomas Muir, who lived here in the 1780s, was later transported to Australia for his democratic advocacy and resistance to authority. His remarkable fate made him a notable figure in Scottish independence history.

Location: East Dunbartonshire

GPS coordinates: 55.89936,-4.22626

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12