Muthill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Muthill
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 Muthill
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| Population | 730 (2020) |
| OS grid reference | NN867168 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CRIEFF |
| Postcode district | PH5 |
| Dialling code | 01764 |
| Police | Tayside |
| Fire | Tayside |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Muthill, pronounced MYOO-thil, is a village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Its name comes from the Scottish Gaelic word Maothail, which means "soft ground".
The village is located about 3 miles (5 km) south of Crieff. It sits just west of where an old railway line used to connect Crieff with Gleneagles.
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History of Muthill
Early History and Religious Importance
Muthill is a very old village. It was once an important religious place. In the 12th century, there was a Celí Dé monastery here. A monastery is a place where monks live and worship.
The church in Muthill was also used by the Bishops of Strathearn for a while. Later, they moved to Dunblane when a new cathedral was built there in the 13th century.
The Jacobite Rising and Rebuilding
In 1715 and 1716, the village was mostly destroyed. This happened during the Jacobite rising. Jacobite troops burned the village as they retreated after a battle.
Muthill was rebuilt in the 1740s. It was on the route of a military road built by General Wade. This road went through the area of Strathearn.
Railway Connection
Muthill used to have its own train station. Muthill railway station was built in 1856. It was part of the Crieff Junction Railway. However, the railway line closed on July 6, 1964. This was part of a plan to cut down on railway lines across the country.
Buildings and Landmarks
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Muthill has about 100 listed buildings. These are buildings that are important because of their history or special design. The whole village is also a conservation area. This means it's protected to keep its special character.
The Old Church and Bell-Tower
In the middle of the village, there's an old churchyard. It has the ruins of a church from the 15th century. This church also has an 11th-century bell-tower. This tower was once separate from the church. It's similar to the tower at Dunblane Cathedral, but smaller.
The bell-tower was built because Michael Ochiltree, who was the Bishop of Dunblane, ordered it. Today, Historic Scotland looks after it. You can visit it for free. This old tower is one of the few things left from the ancient village.
Inside the tower, you can see an early Christian cross-slab. This stone carving might be from the 10th or 11th century. There's also a damaged stone carving from the 13th century. It shows an Earl and Countess of Strathearn.
Other Churches
- St James Episcopal Church: This church was built in 1836. It was designed by architects R & R Dickson.
- Muthill Parish Church: This church was built in 1826. It was designed by James Gillespie Graham and cost £6,900 to build.
Schools
Muthill has its own primary school for younger children. Older students go to secondary school at Strathearn Community Campus in nearby Crieff.
Notable People from Muthill
Many interesting people have connections to Muthill:
- Rev John Barclay (1734-1798), who started the Berean Church.
- John Buchanan (1855-1896), a person who studied plants and was a missionary.
- David Brydie Mitchell (1766-1837), an American politician.
- Helen Gloag (1750-1790), who became a consort (a partner) to Mohammed ben Abdallah.
- Arabella Rankin (1871-1943), a painter.
Community Life
In 2011, the people of Muthill started a Community Action Plan. This plan helped them think about how they wanted their village to grow and develop in the future.
See also
In Spanish: Muthill para niños
