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{{Short description|Village in Scotland}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}}
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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". Pupils 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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kinlochard|url=https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/kinlochard-p240411|website=VisitScotland|accessdate=23 February 2017|language=en}}</ref> Children in Kinlochard attend Aberfoyle Primary School and eventually [[McLaren High School]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Aberfoyle Primary School|url=http://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/education-and-learning/schools/primary-schools/aberfoyle-primary-school|website=my.stirling.gov.uk|accessdate=23 February 2017|language=en}}</ref>


There is a recently renovated village hall, opened in April 2011, and is used as a venue for weddings and parties as well as being used by schools and cubs.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kinlochard Village Hall|url=http://www.kinlochard.org/village_hall.html|website=www.kinlochard.org|accessdate=23 February 2017|language=en-gb}}</ref> The village hosts an annual [[Highland Games]] in mid July on the field opposite the village hall featuring many traditional events with a focus on family and community.
There is a beautiful new village hall and the romantic location makes it a popular wedding venue. Kinlochard is also home to the Wee Blether Tearoom.


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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Kinlochard}}
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*[http://www.kinlochard.org/ Kinlochard Village]
*[http://www.kinlochard.org/ Kinlochard village]
*[http://www.trossachs.co.uk/kinlochard.php Trossachs - Kinlochard]
*[http://www.trossachs.co.uk/kinlochard.php Trossachs - Kinlochard]


{{Stirling Towns & Villages}}
{{Stirling Towns & Villages}}
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[[Category:Hamlets in Stirling (council area)]]
[[Category:Hamlets in Stirling (council area)]]
[[Category:Villages in Stirling (council area)]]
[[Category:Villages in Stirling (council area)]]
[[Category:Trossachs]]



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Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSTIRLING
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56°11′17″N 4°29′28″W / 56.188°N 4.491°W / 56.188; -4.491

Kinlochard is a village in Stirling, Scotland.[1][2] It lies to the western end of Loch Ard.[3] Children in Kinlochard attend Aberfoyle Primary School and eventually McLaren High School.[4]

There is a recently renovated village hall, opened in April 2011, and is used as a venue for weddings and parties as well as being used by schools and cubs.[5] The village hosts an annual Highland Games in mid July on the field opposite the village hall featuring many traditional events with a focus on family and community.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 57 Stirling & The Trossachs (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2009. ISBN 9780319231562.
  2. ^ "Gazetteer for Scotland: Kinlochard". www.scottish-places.info. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Kinlochard". VisitScotland. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Aberfoyle Primary School". my.stirling.gov.uk. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
  5. ^ "Kinlochard Village Hall". www.kinlochard.org. Retrieved 23 February 2017.

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