Glen Eagles facts for kids
Glen Eagles is a beautiful valley in Scotland. It connects with another valley called Glen Devon. Together, they create a natural path through the Ochil Hills in Perth and Kinross. You'll often see the name spelled as two words, 'Glen Eagles', on maps.
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What's in a Name?
The name 'Glen Eagles' might make you think of the majestic birds, but it actually has nothing to do with them! The name comes from an old word, eaglais, which means 'church'. This refers to a special chapel and a well dedicated to Saint Mungo. This historic spot was later restored to remember the Clan Haldane family, who own the Gleneagles estate.
Historic Buildings
Gleneagles House
At the northern entrance to Glen Eagles, you'll find Gleneagles House. This building has parts from the 17th century, with a larger section added around 1750. A long path lined with lime trees leads up to the house. These trees were planted to celebrate the Battle of Camperdown, a famous naval battle.
Gleneagles Castle
Not much is left of the old Gleneagles Castle. This castle was a tower house built in the early 1500s. It was once the home of the Haldane family.
Gleneagles Hotel and Golf
The famous Gleneagles Hotel and its golf course are not actually inside the glen itself. They are located a short distance away, near the town of Auchterarder. The Caledonian Railway Company built the hotel and golf course, using the glen's name for their new resort. In July 2005, the Gleneagles Hotel was chosen to host the 31st G8 summit, a very important meeting of world leaders.
Gleneagles Railway Station
Gleneagles railway station is on the train line between Perth and Stirling. It used to be called Crieff Junction. This was because it was the connecting point for the Crieff Junction Railway. However, that railway line closed down in 1964.
