Tag: Killearn

New homes for Killearn village

Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford officially opened a new Rural Stirling Housing Association site in Killearn.

The site includes 12 new homes – 8 houses and 4 cottage flats.

Read it on the Milngavie Herald website.

Killearn road works spark fury as business owners hit out

Killearn business owners this week hit out at the village’s community council after road works disrupted their businesses.

Works are underway in the village to provide a traffic island in Station Road, with the aim of easing pedestrian access.

Read it on the Daily Record website.

Killearn Community Fireworks 2018

The organisers of this year’s KCFC Annual Family Charity Fireworks and Bonfire extravaganza look forward to welcoming you all to the village on Saturday 3rd November 2018. The gates to the field behind the village hall will open at 19:00 and the event will start promptly at 19:30. Entry is by donation and the entire event is funded by donations on the evening so please dig deep. We’re also proudly supported by the local businesses who advertise in our program which is distributed to 1,000’s of local homes. If you are travelling by car to the village, please allow plenty time to get into Killearn and find a parking place.

More information can be found over at www.facebook.com/KillearnFireworks/

Thieves steal cash, stamps and safe in raid on Killearn garden centre

Thieves stole cash and stamps, worth more than £13,000 when they raided a family business.

The Post Office at Oakwood Garden Centre, Killearn, was targeted in the early hours of last Monday (September 24).

Read it on the Daily Record website.

Public to have their say on Killearn beauty spot proposals

A public consultation is to be held to discuss the future of a popular beauty spot in Killearn, Stirlingshire.

Architects, planners and the local farmer will meet members of the public to discuss plans to create a tourist hub. Bell Ingram’s plans for Finnich Glen include creation of a 150-space car park as well as a visitor centre and shop.

Read it on the Project Scotland website.

Storm Ali damage pictures: Cars flattened and roads blocked as trees toppled

Routes across Stirling were in chaos as Storm Ali battered the area.

The powerful winds that accompanied the storm saw trees blown over and uprooted, many blocking key roads.

Read it on the Daily Record website.

 

Killearn has been showing on Location, Location, Location

Killearn has been showing on Channel 4’s, Location, Location, Location.

If you missed it, don’t worry! It’s going to be showing again this Sunday (9th September 2018) on 4seven at 6pm, it’s also of course on All4.

Tourist hub plans unveiled to tackle parking and safety concerns at Outlander beauty spot

Plans have been drawn up to develop a £1.5 million tourist hub at a beauty spot near Killearn.

The landowner of Finnich Glen is proposing to transform the location in a bid to ease parking woes on the surrounding roads and improve safety.

Read it on the Daily Record website.

 

Killearn Community Fireworks 2017

Head over to www.facebook.com/Killearn-Community-Fireworks-2017-1488474088094883/ for more information

Plans approved for 35 new properties in Killearn

Stirling Council’s Planning and Regulations Panel has approved plans to build 35 new properties in Killearn.

The development will be situated on land between Gartness Road and Blairessan House near Station Road and includes plans for 12 affordable homes.

More information can be found over at my.stirling.gov.uk/news/view/30845