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'''Kinlochard''' is a village in [[Stirling (council area)|Stirling]], Scotland. 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]]. |
'''Kinlochard''' is a village in [[Stirling (council area)|Stirling]], Scotland.<ref name=OS57>{{cite map|title=Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 57 ''Stirling & The Trossachs''|ISBN= 9780319231562 |publisher=Ordnance Survey|date=2009}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Gazetteer for Scotland: Kinlochard|url=http://www.scottish-places.info/towns/townfirst817.html|website=www.scottish-places.info|accessdate=5 April 2016}}</ref>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]]. |
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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. |
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. |
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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. |
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. |
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Revision as of 11:46, 5 April 2016
Kinlochard
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| Population | 300 |
| OS grid reference | NN454022 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STIRLING |
| Postcode district | FK8 |
| Dialling code | 01877 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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| Scottish Parliament | |
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.
External links
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