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Gartmore
Gartmore Main Street.jpg
Main Street in Gartmore
Gartmore is located in Stirling
Gartmore
Gartmore
OS grid reference NS520970
Civil parish
Council area
Lieutenancy area
  • Stirling and Falkirk
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Stirling
Postcode district FK8
Dialling code 01877
Police Central Scotland
Fire Central Scotland
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament
  • Stirling
Scottish Parliament
  • Stirling
Website Gartmore Village
List of places
UK
Scotland
56°08′35″N 4°22′55″W / 56.143°N 4.382°W / 56.143; -4.382

Gartmore (which is called An Gart Mòr in Scottish Gaelic) is a small village in Scotland. It's located in the Stirling area. From Gartmore, you can even see the famous Wallace Monument in Stirling, which is about 25 miles away!

Exploring Gartmore

Gartmore is easy to find. It's just one mile from the A81 road. This road connects big cities like Glasgow to smaller places like Aberfoyle. Gartmore is about three miles south of Aberfoyle.

Walking and Nature

If you love walking, you might know about the Rob Roy Way. This popular long-distance walking path goes right past Gartmore. It's a great way to explore the beautiful Scottish countryside around the village.

Famous People from Gartmore

One of the most well-known people who lived in Gartmore was Robert Bontine Cunninghame Graham. He lived at a place called Gartmore House. Robert was a very interesting person. He was a Scottish politician, writer, and adventurer. He was known for his strong beliefs and for fighting for what he thought was right.

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