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Balfron is a village in SW Stirling Council Area, situated on the A875 road, 18 miles (29 km) west of Stirling and 16 miles (26 km) north of Glasgow. A key rural settlement in a dormitory area, it has shops, a health centre and a secondary school (Balfron High School). The old clachan of Balfron developed into a textile weaving village in the late 18th Century. Buildings of note include the Old Manse (1789), Parish Church (1832), Clachan House (1766) and Ballindalloch. The architect Alexander (Greek) Thomson was a native of Balfron. Description by William Douglas
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Bucinch & Ceardach
(10 Miles)*
Bucinch and Ceardach are two tiny uninhabited islands surrounded by the waters of Loch Lomond. They were presented to The National Trust for Scotland in 1943 by Col. Charles L. Spenser of Dumfries. |
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Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank
(12 Miles)*
A visit to the Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank is a unique chance to step back into the world of the Victorian ship designer. Built in 1882 the Denny Tank was the first commercial ship model testing tank built in the world. |
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Fossil Grove
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Fossil Grove is Glasgow's most ancient attraction. Its fossil trees provide an insight into the world of 330 million years ago. |
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Kepculloch Tourist Information
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Killearn Tourist Information
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Gartness Tourist Information
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Premiere Cottages
(5 Miles)*
In an area of outstanding beauty on the edge of Scotlands first National Park the Trossachs Farmhouse Cottages have wonderful open views to the hills. Any time of year you choose to visit there is always something to see or do. |
Dykehead House Holiday Cottages
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Dykehead House Holiday Cottages offer two luxury scottish self catering holiday cottages set in a quiet and peaceful location next to the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The cottages form part of a listed building. |
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