Banton is a village located near to the town of Kilsyth in Scotland. Originally a cluster of houses and a farm to the north (now referred to as High Banton) was what existed of the village and then coal-mining brought about the settlement we see today. Nestled under the Kilsyth Hills, the village is a small community with few local amenities, save for a shop and post office (this has since closed as of late 2008), a pub/restaurant (The Swan Inn) a local primary school, church and bowling green. A number of Banton residents in the past secured employment in the Banton weaving mill. However once the mill closed this changed and locals had to seek employment in other fields. Businesses with operations in the village include Bennett Homes and Border Demolition based at the old mill. A livery business and a dog grooming parlour have recently become established in the Mailings side of Banton and a computer repair business on Mill Road.