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Kinlochard
Population300 
OS grid referenceNN454022
Civil parish
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSTIRLING
Postcode districtFK8
Dialling code01877
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
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Kinlochard is a village in 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.

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.

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