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'''Crianlarich''' ({{IPAc-en|audio=Crianlarich.ogg|ˌ|k|r|iː|ən|ˈ|l|ær|ᵻ|x}}; {{lang-gd|A' Chrìon Làraich}}) is a village in [[Stirling (council area)|Stirling council area]] and in the [[registration county]] of [[Perthshire]], [[Scotland]], about six miles or 10 km north-east of the head of [[Loch Lomond]]. The village's name derives from the [[Scottish Gaelic|Gaelic]] for "low pass", relating to its geographical location. |
'''Crianlarich''' ({{IPAc-en|audio=Crianlarich.ogg|ˌ|k|r|iː|ən|ˈ|l|ær|ᵻ|x}}; {{lang-gd|A' Chrìon Làraich}}) is a village in [[Stirling (council area)|Stirling council area]] and in the [[registration county]] of [[Perthshire]], [[Scotland]], about six miles or 10 km north-east of the head of [[Loch Lomond]]. The village's name derives from the [[Scottish Gaelic|Gaelic]] for "low pass", relating to its geographical location. The village bills itself as "the gateway to the [[Scottish highlands|Highlands]]". |
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==Situation== |
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The village is served by [[Crianlarich railway station]]. |
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| ⚫ | The village lies in the glen of [[Strath Fillan]] at the north western extent of the [[Trossachs]], in the shadow of several [[Munro]] peaks, notably [[Ben More (Crianlarich)|Ben More]], but also [[Stob Binnein]] and [[Cruach Ardrain]]. Thus Crianlarich is very popular with hillwalkers. Also the village lies halfway along the long distance footpath, the [[West Highland Way]]. |
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==Transport connections== |
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Crianlarich has been a major crossroads for north- and westbound journeys in Scotland since [[Middle Ages|medieval]] times. |
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| ⚫ | In the 1750s, two [[Old military roads of Scotland|military roads]] met in the village; in the 19th century, it became a railway junction on what is now the [[West Highland Line]]; in the 20th century it became the meeting point of the major [[A82 road|A82]] and [[A85 road|A85]] roads. As such, it is designated a [[primary destination]] in Scotland, signposted from as far as [[Glasgow]] in the south, [[Perth, Scotland|Perth]] in the east, [[Oban]] in the west and [[Fort William, Scotland|Fort William]] in the north. |
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The village bills itself as "the gateway to the [[Scottish highlands|Highlands]]", a not uncommon claim — for example, [[Callander]], [[Dunoon]] and [[Pitlochry]] also do so. |
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The village is served by [[Crianlarich railway station]] located on the [[West Highland Line]]. The routes to [[Fort William, Highland|Fort William]]/[[Mallaig]] and [[Oban]] diverge after this station. Access to the platform is via a flight of stairs from a subway that runs underneath the tracks, from the car park which is slightly lower than the station itself. |
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| ⚫ | The village lies in the glen of [[Strath Fillan]] at the north western extent of the [[Trossachs]], in the shadow of several [[Munro]] peaks, notably [[Ben More (Crianlarich)|Ben More]], but also [[Stob Binnein]] and [[Cruach Ardrain]]. Thus Crianlarich is very popular with hillwalkers. Also the village lies halfway along the long distance footpath, the [[West Highland Way]]. |
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In 2001, the village had a population of 185.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stirling.gov.uk/stirling_at_a_glance.pdf|title=Stirling at a Glance: 2001 Edition|last= |first= |work= |publisher=Stirling Council|date=|archivedate=9 November 2006|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061109110425/http://www.stirling.gov.uk/stirling_at_a_glance.pdf|accessdate=10 December 2014}}</ref> |
In 2001, the village had a population of 185.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stirling.gov.uk/stirling_at_a_glance.pdf|title=Stirling at a Glance: 2001 Edition|last= |first= |work= |publisher=Stirling Council|date=|archivedate=9 November 2006|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061109110425/http://www.stirling.gov.uk/stirling_at_a_glance.pdf|accessdate=10 December 2014}}</ref> |
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==Lochan Saorach== |
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==Gallery== |
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Revision as of 16:02, 4 January 2019
Crianlarich
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 Church of Crianlarich | |
  Crianlarich Location within the Stirling council area | |
| Population | 185 (2001 Census) |
| OS grid reference | NN385062 |
| Civil parish | |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CRIANLARICH |
| Postcode district | FK20 |
| Dialling code | 01838 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Crianlarich (/ˌkriːənˈlærɪx/ ; Scottish Gaelic: A' Chrìon Làraich) is a village in Stirling council area and in the registration county of Perthshire, Scotland, about six miles or 10 km north-east of the head of Loch Lomond. The village's name derives from the Gaelic for "low pass", relating to its geographical location. The village bills itself as "the gateway to the Highlands".
Situation
The village lies in the glen of Strath Fillan at the north western extent of the Trossachs, in the shadow of several Munro peaks, notably Ben More, but also Stob Binnein and Cruach Ardrain. Thus Crianlarich is very popular with hillwalkers. Also the village lies halfway along the long distance footpath, the West Highland Way.
Its location makes Crianlarich a popular stop for tourists and there are a variety of types of overnight accommodation including guesthouses, B&Bs a SYHA Youth Hostel and a Best Western hotel.
Transport connections
Crianlarich has been a major crossroads for north- and westbound journeys in Scotland since medieval times.
In the 1750s, two military roads met in the village; in the 19th century, it became a railway junction on what is now the West Highland Line; in the 20th century it became the meeting point of the major A82 and A85 roads. As such, it is designated a primary destination in Scotland, signposted from as far as Glasgow in the south, Perth in the east, Oban in the west and Fort William in the north.
The village is served by Crianlarich railway station located on the West Highland Line. The routes to Fort William/Mallaig and Oban diverge after this station. Access to the platform is via a flight of stairs from a subway that runs underneath the tracks, from the car park which is slightly lower than the station itself.
In 2001, the village had a population of 185.[1]
Lochan Saorach
In near by Glen Dochart lies Lochan Saorach, mentioned by Thomas Pennant in 1769 on account of the floating island it once contained.
Gallery
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Crianlarich War Memorial
References
- ^ "Stirling at a Glance: 2001 Edition" (PDF). Stirling Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 November 2006. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
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External links
- Crianlarich local community website
- Crianlarich is in the Church of Scotland Parish of Strathfillan
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