Killearn, ScotlandDumgoyneBallikinrain CastleEarl's SeatBuchanan CastleCraigend CastleCulcreuch Castle
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Killearn

Killearn is a town in Stirling district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 1,670 people. Within 50 km by road there are 276 places to visit: 73 forts & heritage, 62 hill stations & viewpoints and 65 churches. The must-see places are Dumgoyne, Ballikinrain Castle and Earl's Seat.

56.0424° N, 4.3684° WPop. 1,670

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Within 30 km114 places
Within 50 km276
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Dumgoyne, viewpoint near Killearn
Must-see

Dumgoyne

Viewpoint · 4 km

Ballikinrain Castle, heritage site near Killearn
Must-see

Ballikinrain Castle

Heritage site · 5 km

Earl's Seat, viewpoint near Killearn
Must-see

Earl's Seat

Viewpoint · 6 km

Places near Killearn by type

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One day from Killearn

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:36 pm

44 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Killearn
  2. Dumgoyneviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Craigend Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Earl's Seatviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Ballikinrain Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Buchanan Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Killearn
Today’s loopKillearnStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Killearn?

Dumgoyne (viewpoint, about 4 km), Ballikinrain Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Earl's Seat (viewpoint, about 6 km), Buchanan Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Craigend Castle (heritage site, about 10 km), Mugdock Castle (heritage site, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Killearn?

276 places on Spotwander: 73 forts & heritage, 62 hill stations & viewpoints, 65 churches, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Killearn?

Ballikinrain Castle, about 5 km by road; Buchanan Castle (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Killearn?

Dumgoyne, about 4 km by road; Earl's Seat (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Killearn?

Start in Killearn, visit Dumgoyne, then Craigend Castle, then Earl's Seat, then Ballikinrain Castle, then Buchanan Castle, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.