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Crianlarich
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 Church of Scotland, Crianlarich | |
  Crianlarich Location within the Stirling council area | |
| Population | 185 (2001 Census) |
| OS grid reference | NN385062 |
| • Edinburgh | 63 mi (101 km) |
| • London | 384 mi (618 km) |
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| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CRIANLARICH |
| Postcode district | FK20 |
| Dialling code | 01838 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Crianlarich (/ˌkriːənˈlærɪx/ ⓘ; Scottish Gaelic: A' Chrìon Làraich) is a village in Stirling council area and in the registration county of Perthshire, Scotland, around six miles (ten kilometres) northeast of the head of Loch Lomond. The village bills itself as "the gateway to the Highlands".[1]
The name Crianlarich is derived probably from the Gaelic meaning either "the wasted site" or "the aspen site" (cf. Gaelic critheann, "aspen").[2]
The village lies in the valley of Strath Fillan at the north western extent of the Trossachs, in the shadow of several Munro peaks, notably Ben More, but also Stob Binnein and Cruach Ardrain. Thus Crianlarich is very popular with hillwalkers. Also the village lies 40 miles (65 kilometres) along the long-distance footpath, the West Highland Way.
Its location makes Crianlarich a popular stop for tourists and there are a variety of types of overnight accommodation including guesthouses, B&Bs, a youth hostel operated by Hostelling Scotland,[3] and a Best Western hotel.
Crianlarich has been a major crossroads for north- and westbound journeys in Scotland since medieval times.
In the 1750s, two military roads met in the village; in the 19th century, it became a railway junction on what is now the West Highland Line; in the 20th century it became the meeting point of the major A82 and A85 roads. As such, it is designated a primary destination in Scotland, signposted from as far as Glasgow in the south, Perth in the east, Oban in the west and Fort William in the north. Since 2016 the A82 by-passes the centre of the village to avoid the low railway bridge.
The village is served by Crianlarich railway station located on the West Highland Line. The routes to Fort William/Mallaig and Oban diverge after this station. Access to the platform is via a flight of stairs from a subway that runs underneath the tracks, from the car park which is slightly lower than the station itself.
It is also served by a Scottish Citylink coach service up to hourly from Glasgow going on about every two hours to either Oban or Fort William.
In 2001, the village had a population of 185.[4]
In nearby Glen Dochart lies Lochan Saorach, mentioned by Thomas Pennant in 1769 on account of the floating island it once contained.
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Crianlarich ( ; Scottish Gaelic: A' Chrìon Làraich) is a village in Stirling council area and in the registration county of Perthshire, Scotland, around six miles (ten kilometres) northeast of the head of Loch Lomond. The village bills itself as "the gateway to the Highlands".
Ben More (Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Mhòr, "the great mountain") is a mountain in the Breadalbane region of the southern Scottish Highlands, near Crianlarich. Rising to 1,174 metres (3,852 ft), it is a Munro and is the highest of the so-called Crianlarich Hills to the south-east of the village. It is separated from Stob Binnein (1,165 m or 3,822 ft) by the Bealach-eadar-dà-Bheinn, "col between two mountains". It is the highest peak in the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. Ben More's north side contains a long-lasting snow patch, which – uniquely in the Southern Highlands – is named on a 1:25000 Ordnance Survey map, and is called the Cuidhe Chrom (crooked wreath), on account of the shape it forms in late spring/early summer. This patch frequently lasts until well into June and sometimes July. The similar name Cuidhe Cròm appears as a summit near Lochnagar.
Crianlarich railway station is a railway station serving the village of Crianlarich in Scotland. It is located on the West Highland Line, sited 41 miles 25 chains (66.5 km) from Craigendoran Junction, near Helensburgh, with Ardlui to the south, and Tyndrum Lower and Upper Tyndrum to the north west, on the routes to Oban and Mallaig respectively, which diverge immediately north of the station. ScotRail, who manage the station, operate most services (along with Caledonian Sleeper).
Crianlarich Lower was a railway station located in Crianlarich, Stirling.
Before the 1921 destruction of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, Black residents had created a remarkable center of business and community life. The district included stores, professional offices, entertainment venues and homes owned by Black citizens. Understanding Greenwood means learning what was built—not only what was burned.
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