Killearn
Killearn - is a small village of approximately 1800 people in the Stirling council area of Scotland.
The village is approximately north of Glasgow, east of Loch Lomond, and sits on the northwest flank of the Campsie Fells, most predominantly in the shadow of the volcanic plug of Dumgoyne, overlooking the confluence of the Endrick Water and Blane Water.
The Glengoyne whisky distillery, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and West Highland Way long-distance walking route are situated close to the village.
The residential special school of Ballikinrain was located in Killearn Parish, and catered for boys with special needs from throughout Scotland..
The Church of Scotland congregation at Killearn Kirk falls under the Presbytery of Stirling, within the List of [Church of Scotland synods and presbyteries#Synod of Forth|Synod of Forth]. Within the Roman [Catholic Church], Killearn falls under the Parish of Saint Anthony within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh; although the Catholic community in Killearn is served by St. Anthony's Church in the neighbouring town of Balfron.