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'''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> |
'''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> |
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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 on the field |
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 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. |
Kinlochard is also home to the Wee Blether Tearoom, operating from April to October. Just outside the hamlet, there is Forest Hills Hotel, which is open all year round. There are also a number of accommodation lets in Aberfoyle, 5 miles away. |
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Revision as of 08:39, 20 May 2018
Kinlochard
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  Kinlochard Location within the Stirling council area | |
| Population | 100 |
| OS grid reference | NN454022 |
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| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STIRLING |
| Postcode district | FK8 |
| Dialling code | 01877 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
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 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. Just outside the hamlet, there is Forest Hills Hotel, which is open all year round. There are also a number of accommodation lets in Aberfoyle, 5 miles away.
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.
- ^ "Kinlochard". VisitScotland. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
- ^ "Aberfoyle Primary School". my.stirling.gov.uk. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
- ^ "Kinlochard Village Hall". www.kinlochard.org. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
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