Kinlochard
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Kinlochard shown within the Stirling council area | |
Population | 300 |
OS grid reference | NN454022 |
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Council area | |
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 |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Kinlochard is a village in Stirling, Scotland. It lies to the western end of Loch Ard. Children in Kinlochard attend Aberfoyle Primary School and eventually McLaren High School.
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. 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.