Gartness facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gartness
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| OS grid reference | NS501869 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode district | G63 |
| Dialling code | 01360 |
| Police | Central Scotland |
| Fire | Central Scotland |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Gartness is a small village, often called a hamlet, located in Stirling, Scotland. It's a quiet place where the Endrick Water river flows through. Gartness is about 2.9 kilometers (1.8 miles) from Killearn and 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) from Drymen.
Most students from Gartness attend Killearn Primary School. For high school, older students go to Balfron High School.
What's in the Name?
The name Gartness comes from the Scottish Gaelic language. It comes from the words Gart an Easa, which means "enclosed field by the stream." This name perfectly describes the village's location near the river.
A Glimpse into History
In the year 1572, a famous Scottish mathematician named John Napier had an estate in Gartness. He lived there with his second wife, Agnes Chisholm. John Napier is well-known for inventing logarithms, which are a very important part of mathematics used in many fields like science and engineering.
What Can You Find in Gartness?
Gartness is a very small place and doesn't have many shops or services. However, it's a popular spot for walkers because the famous West Highland Way trail passes nearby. For these walkers, there's a special "honesty shop" where people can buy things and leave money without a cashier. There's also a campsite called Drymen Camping not far from the village, along the road towards Drymen, which is also right on the walking trail.
