Tag: Daily Record

Deal on former Killearn Hospital gives green light for housing development

A housing developer has successfully completed the purchase of the Killearn Hospital site and its surrounding grounds.

Cala Homes (West) say it is a step towards creating a new community offering 89 high-quality homes, expansive landscaped green spaces and connectivity links to the local Killearn village.

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Man was knocked uconscious after yob hit him on head with beer bottle at village pub

A man lost consciousness after being hit with a beer bottle in a West Stirlingshire pub at closing time.

Accused Scott McCallion, of Balfron, had admitted assaulting another man to his injury at Killearn’s Old Mill Inn on Sunday, April 10 this year.

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The four Scottish villages named among the ‘poshest’ places to live in UK

A luxury British estate agents has just named the poshest villages in the UK. Savills’ research, which it has shared with The Telegraph, named the most desirable villages to live in 54 counties across England, Wales and Scotland.

The extensive list contains four locations in Scotland, including villages in Fife, East Lothian, Perthsire and Stirling. With one village chosen per region, “based on the combination of highest house prices, best lifestyle amenities, connectivity and chocolate-box appeal”, the Telegraph says.

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Scotland’s Home of the Year is on the market with an eye-watering price tag

The stunning home in Killearn, Stirlingshire, is on the market for offers over a whopping £1,350,000.

Ever dreamed of owning Scotland’s most sought after property? Well now you can… for a pretty penny.

The winning property of Scotland’s Home of the Year 2021 is now on the market with an eye-watering price tag.

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Killearn former athletics chief talks sport after being given MBE honour

Ian Beattie has been involved with athletics in both a competitive and voluntary environment.

An athletics and business chief who lives in Killearn talked sport with the Princess Royal as she presented him with his MBE.

Ian Beattie, the chief operating officer of leading Scottish legal firm Lindsays, was awarded the honour for services to athletics.

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Plans approved for ‘phased development’ of former Killearn Hospital site

Plans to develop the site of the former Killearn Hospital will now be carried out in two separate phases to hasten transformation of the long-term derelict land.

In 2020, developers Cala Homes were given planning permission to build 89 new houses at the derelict rural location, with an area of the site earmarked for development as commercial space.

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New Killearn community route allows chance to explore village’s history

A major new community initiative in a west Stirlingshire village is leading the way.

Picturesque Killearn has just launched an enterprising new attraction showcasing its rich history – the culmination of a three-year community project.

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Visit the KHT website at www.killearnheritage.org.uk

Iconic red phone boxes in rural Stirling offered to communities due to drop in usage

Iconic red phone boxes in Stirling’s rural areas are being offered to communities and individuals.

The local boxes include: Main Street, Killearn; Main Street, Fintry; Rowardennan; Camp Place, Callander; Keltie Bridge, Callander; Station Road, Gartmore; and Kinlochard.

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Thieves steal £44,000 worth of bikes in raid on Killearn cycle shop

Thieves stole almost £44,000 worth of high-end bikes during a 60- second early-morning raid at a Killearn cycle shop.

Crooks forced entry to the Country Cycles store, in Main Street, in the early hours of Monday, January 11, and made off with five top-of-the-range e-bikes.

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Outlander beauty spot set for £2million development as visitor numbers soar

A plan to transform a Stirling area beauty spot – which has become a magnet for fans of the hit TV series Outlander – was unveiled yesterday (Thursday).

Detailed proposals have been submitted to Stirling Council for a 150-space car park plus visitor centre and restaurant, and a network of paths, bridges and viewing platforms at the Devil’s Pulpit, in Finnich Glen, near Killearn

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