Auld Aisle Cemetery, Kirkintilloch

Auld Aisle Cemetery is a listed burial ground in Kirkintilloch containing thousands of memorials spread across multiple sections throughout the grounds. The older areas feature weathered historic grave markers while newer sections offer maintained burial spaces with contemporary design.

The site originated as burial grounds attached to the former St Ninian's Church and was later expanded, leading to the addition of a gate lodge in 1863. An early 18th century watchtower on the grounds marks the site's long development.

The cemetery serves as a place where locals come to remember and honor their loved ones, with the grounds revealing stories through the memorials scattered across different sections. The arrangement of graves across older and newer areas shows how the community has grown and changed over time.

The grounds are accessible through multiple entrances including the main gate at Old Aisle Road and an alternative entry from McGavigans Road where parking is available. The layout allows visitors to move around easily at their own pace.

Alexander Bain, inventor of the electric clock, is buried here along with Beatrice Clugston, a social reformer whose work shaped community initiatives. These two individuals represent different yet important contributions to their society.

Location: East Dunbartonshire

Location: Kirkintilloch

GPS coordinates: 55.93240,-4.13840

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:23