Braco, Perth and Kinross facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Braco
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 Braco
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| Population | 540 (2020) |
| OS grid reference | NN8309 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DUNBLANE |
| Postcode district | FK15 |
| Dialling code | 01786 |
| Police | Tayside |
| Fire | Tayside |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Braco (pronounced BRAY-koh) is a small village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. About 515 people live there. It's located about 5 kilometers north of Dunblane. You can find it off the A9 road as you head towards Perth.
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Braco's Ancient Past
Did you know that Roman soldiers once lived near Braco? The Romans built a fort called Ardoch Roman Fort just north of the village. You can still see the old walls and ditches of this Roman camp today. It's a very important historical site!
In 1442, a large area of land, including what is now Braco, was given to Michael Ochiltree. He was the Bishop of Dunblane at the time. The area was then known as Brecache. This name comes from the Gaelic words "Breac Achadh," which mean "Spotted Field." This likely refers to a field that was partly cleared of bracken plants.
A very old bridge, the Knaik or Knaick Bridge, has been around since the 1400s. It's a permanent part of the nearby Lodge Park. You can find information about the village and parking for the Roman fort near the park entrance.
The village of Braco itself was officially started in 1815. This happened when lands owned by James Masterson were sold or leased. In 2015, the village celebrated its 200th birthday with special events.
Famous Faces from Braco
Some well-known people have lived in Braco over the years. One famous resident was William McGregor. He was the person who started the English Football League!
Another notable person is Chris Sawyer, a computer game designer. The artist Ronald Forbes also lived here.
Robert Howden, an expert in human anatomy, was born in Braco in 1856.
Life in Braco Today
Braco has many useful places for its residents. You can find a village shop, a coffee place, and a small post office. There are also two car repair garages, one of which is a filling station (petrol station).
- The Ardoch Church is part of the Church of Scotland.
- An artist's studio is located on Smiddy Brae, where artist Lys Hansen works.
- The Braco Hotel is being fixed up and made bigger.
- On Feddal Road, you'll find Braco Primary School and its nursery class. This school serves children from Braco and Greenloaning.
- There's also a village hall, a playpark for kids, and a bowling green.
- The local council manages a recycling point in the village.
- The Lodge Park hosts the annual Braco Show. This is a big event that celebrates farming and agriculture.
- Braco has many walking paths and routes. One path goes past a nice picnic area by the Keir Burn stream.
Braco in the News
Braco is covered by several local newspapers. These include the Strathearn Herald, the Perthshire Advertiser, and the Stirling Observer. The Perthshire edition of the Courier newspaper also covers the village.
Because of its location, Braco can pick up local radio stations. These stations cover both central Scotland and the Perthshire area. Examples include Central FM and Tay AM/FM.
Getting Around Braco
Buses run by Stagecoach connect Braco to other towns. You can take a bus to Stirling, Dunblane, and Crieff. Since June 2014, there are also buses to Perth.
If you need to catch a train, the closest train stations are south of Braco in Dunblane. Another station is north-east of Braco in Gleneagles.
See also
In Spanish: Braco (Escocia) para niños
