Port of Menteith facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Port of Menteith
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 Looking back from the Lake of Menteith to Port of Menteith, the 18th century kirk rising up from the trees and the hotel to the left |
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 Port of Menteith
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| Population | 768 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | NN581013 |
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| 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 |
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| Website | portofmenteith.org.uk |
Port of Menteith (Scottish Gaelic: Port Loch Innis Mo Cholmaig) is a charming village in Scotland. It's located in the Stirling area. This village is special because it's the only main settlement right on the beautiful Lake of Menteith. Long ago, in 1457, King James III of Scotland officially made it a special town called a "burgh of barony." Back then, it was just known as Port. It is part of the historic county of Perthshire.
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Exploring Port of Menteith
Port of Menteith is found on the north-eastern side of the Lake of Menteith. It sits where two roads, the A81 and B8034, meet. The village is about 25 meters (82 feet) above sea level.
Surrounding Landscape
The land around the village is mostly flat. However, to the north, you'll find the Menteith Hills. These hills include Beinn Dearg, which is 426 meters (1,398 feet) high. Beyond these hills are the Trossachs and the southern Highlands. The wider area of Port of Menteith includes smaller places like Cobleland, Dykehead, Gartmore, and Ruskie.
Village Population
In 2001, the village and its surrounding parish had 768 people living there. This number was a little lower than in 1991, when there were 884 residents.
Fun Things to Do
Port of Menteith offers several interesting activities and places to visit.
Inchmahome Priory
During the warmer months, a ferry boat takes visitors from Port of Menteith to Inchmahome island. This island is home to the historic Inchmahome Priory. This old priory is looked after by Historic Scotland. It's a great place to explore history.
Fishing and Food
If you enjoy fishing, the village has a fishing club. It's the perfect spot for anglers to start their fishing trips on the Lake of Menteith. For those who love cooking, a famous cookery school is located nearby. It belongs to the well-known chef Nick Nairn.
Rednock House
Close to the village is Rednock House. This historic home was redesigned in 1827 by an architect named Robert Brown. It has lovely grounds, including a walled garden and an ornamental water garden. This house is also the home of Dario Franchitti, a retired champion race car driver.
