Kinlochard
Kinlochard | |
Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Loch na h-Airde | |
Kinlochard |
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Population | 300 |
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OS grid reference | NN454022 |
Civil parish | Aberfoyle |
Council area | Stirling |
Lieutenancy area | Stirling and Falkirk |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | STIRLING |
Postcode district | FK8 |
Dialling code | 01877 |
Police | Scottish |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
EU Parliament | Scotland |
UK Parliament | Stirling |
Scottish Parliament | Stirling |
Coordinates: 56°11′17″N 4°29′28″W / 56.188°N 4.491°W
Kinlochard is a village in Stirling, Scotland.[1] [2]It lies to the western end of Loch Ard and the name means "head of Loch Ard". Children in Kinlochard attend Aberfoyle Primary School and eventually McLaren High School.
There is a recently renovated village hall and its romantic location makes it a popular wedding venue. The village hosts an annual Highland Games on the field attached to the village hall featuring many traditional events with a focus on family and community. The village is also well-known locally for its "Ne'erday Ceilidh (New Year's Day) held in the village hall.
Kinlochard is also home to the Wee Blether Tearoom, operating from April to October. There are a number of hotels, Bed and Breakfast and holiday lets in the area.
References
- ↑ Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 57 Stirling & The Trossachs (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2009. ISBN 9780319231562.
- ↑ "Gazetteer for Scotland: Kinlochard". www.scottish-places.info. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
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