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Yo. I'm here! :)
Yeah, I lived in Kilsyth, just at the foot of the Tak. Totally loved the place. Nurseries were great for the kids. They've just redone the park. There's a nice adventure play park, in the summer they have a wee place with kids bikes and a road layout set up so they can learn. There's trampolines and pitch and putt. Swimming pool is a really good asset close by. The country park is lovely. Really nice walled gardens and plenty for the kids to do.
The band stand in the town is lovely too.
There's an off road commute all the way to the city centre (on the canal). Otherwise best option is to ride up to Croy station for one stop train journey to Queen St. The bus is a bit of a drag, but could be worse considering how far out it is.
The bakery on the High St is banging.
Riding wise. The Campsies are literally on your door step. I really miss Carron Valley. I think the local club have been working on trails around Croy Hill and the Roman fort. On the road, you're spoiled for choice. There's hundreds of miles of really quiet country lanes.
I wouldn't go off the main road on the North side... I went up there one day and in 5 minutes saw a guy walking round a car park smashing every rear window and a guy getting his head smashed in with a guitar... Seems to keep the trouble to the scheme though because the town is always really quiet. Never seen any bother at all.
I'd say go for it. Send me a pm if you want any more info