Kinlochard
Kinlochard
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  Kinlochard | |
| Kinlochard shown within the Stirling council area | |
| Population | 300 |
| 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 | Scottish |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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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 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.
- ↑ "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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