Cowie, Stirling facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cowie
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 The main road through Cowie |
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 Cowie
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| Population | 2,720 (2020) |
| OS grid reference | NS838890 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Stirling |
| Postcode district | FK7 |
| Dialling code | 01786 |
| Police | Central Scotland |
| Fire | Central Scotland |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Cowie is a village in Scotland, located in the Stirling area. Its name comes from the Scottish Gaelic word Collaidh, which means "wooded place."
Cowie is about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of the city of Stirling. It is also about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the main A9 road. In 2011, a count showed that 2,713 people lived in Cowie.
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What is Cowie's History?
Scientists have found signs of very old settlements in Cowie. These include remains from the Mesolithic (Middle Stone Age) and Neolithic (New Stone Age) periods. This shows that people lived here thousands of years ago!
What Industries Were in Cowie?
Cowie used to be a "pit village." This means it was a community built around coal mines. People also dug for stone in the areas around the village.
Today, Cowie is home to different types of businesses. One important factory makes "engineered wood" products. This is a special type of wood made by combining wood fibers or pieces. Other smaller factories also operate in the village.
How Has Cowie Changed Recently?
In recent years, many new houses have been built in Cowie. These homes are often for people who work in nearby cities like Stirling but prefer to live in a village setting.
See also
- Cowie para niños (Cowie for children in Spanish)
