Crianlarich facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Crianlarich
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 Church of Scotland, Crianlarich |
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| Population | 185 (2001 Census) |
| OS grid reference | NN385062 |
| • Edinburgh | 63 mi (101 km) |
| • London | 384 mi (618 km) |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CRIANLARICH |
| Postcode district | FK20 |
| Dialling code | 01838 |
| Police | Central Scotland |
| Fire | Central Scotland |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Crianlarich is a small village in Stirling council area, Scotland. It's located about 6 miles (10 km) north-east of Loch Lomond. Many people call Crianlarich "the gateway to the Highlands" because of its important location. In 2001, about 185 people lived here.
What's in a Name?
The name Crianlarich comes from Gaelic, an old Scottish language. It probably means "the wasted site" or "the aspen site." An aspen is a type of tree.
A Great Spot for Outdoor Fun
Crianlarich is in a valley called Strath Fillan. It sits near the Trossachs area and is surrounded by several tall mountains. These mountains are known as Munros, like Ben More, Stob Binnein, and Cruach Ardrain.
Because of these mountains, Crianlarich is very popular with people who love to hike. The village is also about 40 miles (64 km) along the West Highland Way, a famous long-distance walking path.
Many tourists stop in Crianlarich. There are different places to stay overnight, like guesthouses, bed and breakfasts, a youth hostel, and a hotel.
Important Travel Crossroads
Crianlarich has been a major meeting point for travelers in Scotland for a very long time. Even in the medieval times, it was an important crossroads.
In the 1750s, two old military roads met in the village. Later, in the 1800s, it became a railway junction. Today, it's part of the West Highland Line. In the 1900s, two main roads, the A82 and A85, also met here. This makes Crianlarich a "primary destination" in Scotland. Signs point to it from cities like Glasgow, Perth, Oban, and Fort William. Since 2016, the A82 road goes around the village center. This helps avoid a low railway bridge.
The village has its own train station, Crianlarich railway station. From here, train routes split. One goes to Fort William and Mallaig, and the other goes to Oban. You reach the train platform by going down stairs through a tunnel under the tracks.
There are also coach services that stop in Crianlarich. You can catch a bus from Glasgow, which then continues to Oban or Fort William.
Gallery
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Crianlarich War Memorial
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The Line to Fort William
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Crianlarich station
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Meeting of the ways
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The Crianlarich Munros
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