“Killearn’s 2000 Year History” by David Smith
Sat 24 Oct
|Killearn
Uncover 2,000 Years of Killearn’s Secrets: A Local History Adventure for All Ages! If you are curious about the stories, characters, and dramatic moments that shaped our community, bring the family along for an unforgettable journey through time.
Time & Location
24 Oct 2026, 16:00 – 17:00
Killearn, Balfron Rd, Glasgow G63 9NL, UK
Guests
About the event
Uncover 2,000 Years of Killearn’s Secrets: A Local History Adventure for All Ages!
Did you know that cheese was once as good as cash in Killearn? Or that a local resident regularly gave the King of Scots a good skelping*?
If you are curious about the stories, characters, and dramatic moments that shaped our community, bring the family along for an unforgettable journey through time.
Presented by David Smith, former head teacher at Fintry Primary School and key member of the Fintry Museum Society, this talk traces Killearn’s evolution from an ancient settlement into the vibrant modern village we know today.
Designed to engage adults and young historians alike (suitable for children aged 8+), this presentation uncovers the answers to local history's biggest mysteries:
Medieval Moolah: Why was cheese used as official currency in the Middle Ages?