Braco facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | NN8309 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | FK15 |
| Dialling code | 01786 |
| Police | Tayside |
| Fire | Tayside |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Braco ( BRAY-koh) is a small village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. About 515 people live there. Braco is located about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Dunblane, on the way to Perth. You can reach the village from the A9 road or the B8033 route.
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Discovering Braco's Past
Braco village officially started in 1815. This was after some land was sold by James Masterson. In 2015, the village celebrated its 200th birthday with special events.
Roman History in Braco
Long before Braco was a village, the Romans lived in this part of Scotland. They built many forts along a line called the Gask Ridge. One important Roman fort was at Ardoch Roman Fort, just north of Braco. You can still clearly see the old walls and ditches of this Roman camp today.
The Knaick Bridge
Near the Roman fort, you can find the Knaick Bridge. This old bridge dates all the way back to the 15th century! There is also a special board near the park entrance that tells you more about the village and the fort. You can park your car there too.
What Braco Offers
Braco has several useful places and services for its residents and visitors.
- A village shop and a small post office.
- A few garages, including a filling station where you can get fuel.
- Ardoch Church, which is part of the Church of Scotland.
- An artist's studio on Smiddy Brae, where artist Lys Hansen works.
- The Braco Hotel, which was being fixed up and made bigger in 2015.
- On Feddal Road, you'll find Braco Primary School and a nursery class. There is also a village hall, a playpark for kids, and a bowling green.
- A recycling point, where you can drop off items to be recycled.
- The Lodge Park hosts the annual Braco Show. This is a big event that celebrates farming and agriculture.
Getting Around Braco
Braco is connected to nearby towns by bus and train.
Bus Services
Buses run by Stagecoach connect Braco with Stirling, Dunblane, and Crieff. WAVE buses also link Braco with Kinbuck, Ashfield, Dunblane, and Stirling. Since June 2014, Docherty's Midland Coaches and Stagecoach also offer bus services to Perth.
Train Stations
The closest train stations to Braco are south in Dunblane and north-east in Gleneagles.
See also
In Spanish: Braco para niños
