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Topic: Thornhill, Stirling


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  Thornhill, Stirling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thornhill is a village in the Scottish council area of Stirling.
The 2001 census population for the area covered by the Thornhill and Blairdrummond Community Council is 1,109, oh and thornhill is a classy little village.
Thornhill is a thriving town surrounded by rolling fields and mountains.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thornhill,_Stirling   (100 words)

  
 Wikinfo | Stirling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Stirling is a city in central Scotland, and is also the name of one of Scotland's 32 unitary council regions.
Stirling has been strategically significant since at least the Roman occupation of Britain, due to its easily defensible hill (latterly the site of Stirling Castle) and its commanding position beside the River Forth.
Stirling is also one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland with a population of about 85,000.
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Stirling   (441 words)

  
 Thornhill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thornhill, Wales, UK Thornhill, Cumbria, UK Thornhill, Derbyshire, UK Thornhill, Hampshire, UK Thornhill, West Yorkshire, UK Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, UK Thornhill, Stirling, UK Thornhill, Kentucky, USA
Thornhill, an album by Moxy Früvous, named after Thornhill, Ontario.
This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Thornhill   (110 words)

  
 The Granary ~ Bed and Breakfast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
The Granary 'Bed and Breakfast' at Thornhill near Stirling, Scotland, is beautifully situated in 6 acres of garden and pasture adjacent to Flanders Moss nature reserve and close to Loch Lomond National Park.
Thornhill is a pretty, 18th century village with two excellent pub/restaurants.
The city of Stirling with castle and other historic monuments is only ten miles away.
www.granary-thornhill.co.uk   (190 words)

  
 Stirling Cottage - Norrieston East Wing - UK Lodgings
This holiday accommodation is located in Thornhill, 10 miles from the historic town of Stirling - with its dramatic castle overlooking the River Forth.
Nearby Thornhill village was founded in 1696 by Archibald Napier, whose great grandfather was the mathematician John Napier - famous for inventing the logarithm.
Stirling has good train services to most of the main towns and cities of Scotland.
www.milford.co.uk /scotland/accom/r-l-2037.html   (371 words)

  
 North Mid Frew Cottage - Home
North Mid Frew Cottage is the east wing of a fully restored small Scottish farmhouse adjoining a distinguished tower house with a classic car collection in a secluded location seven miles west of Stirling.
Located midway between the picturesque villages of Thornhill and Kippen, the cottage has panoramic views of the Campsie hills to the south, the Grampian, Trossachs and Loch Lomond mountains to the north and west, and Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument to the east.
Thornhill is an ideal base for visiting Stirling and the rest of central Scotland.
www.northmidfrew.com   (674 words)

  
 Feis' sa Mheadhan :: Fest o' the Mids
Journalist with the Stirling Observer and Gàidhlig learner.
Chas is a Ph.D. student at Stirling University, studying Celtic languages and the Celtic media.
She has retired from a psychology readership at Stirling University, but maintains her interests as an Honorary Reader and travels the world to pursue this.
staff.stir.ac.uk /c.j.macdonald/Feis/Contents-1-Staff.htm   (337 words)

  
 Easter Tarr Hotel: Thornhill, Stirling, Scotland, UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
We are also just 14 miles from Stirling, a historic town, with a wide range of shops and entertainments.
"The Tarr" stands two miles west of the village of Thornhill, which has celebrated its 300th anniversary and is located in a popular destination for tourists from all over the world.
Many of our guests take their evening meals in one of the hotels or restaurants in Thornhill or in Callander, which is also not far away.
www.eastertarr.co.uk   (267 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Stirlings only independant Backpacker hostel, the Willy Wallace is bang in the middle of the thriving unviversity town at the focal point of Scotland's military history - the cente of "Braveheart" country.
Recently converted stone barn set in the country on the Mill Trail 2 miles east of Stirling, with uninterrupted views towards Stirling Castle and The Wallace Monument.
Stirling, an ancient capital of Scotland is now its most recent new city.
members.lycos.co.uk /gregandbridie/guests/accomodation.html   (3357 words)

  
 Thornhill - TheBestLinks.com - Kentucky, West Yorkshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Cumbria, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Thornhill - TheBestLinks.com - Kentucky, West Yorkshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Cumbria,...
Thornhill is also the name of an album by Moxy Fruvous, named after Thornhill, Ontario.
This is a disambiguation page, i.e., a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title.
www.thebestlinks.com /Thornhill.html   (116 words)

  
 Stirling Area Self Catering Accommodation on Undiscovered Scotland
Historic Stirling is only 15 minutes away, and Glasgow, Edinburgh, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs are all within easy reach.
Corshill House and Cottages Thornhill, By Stirling, FK8 3QD.
Fordhead Farm Cottages Fordhead, Kippen, Stirling, FK8 3JQ.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /areastir/self.html   (848 words)

  
 North Mid Frew Cottage - Location
Seven miles west of the historic city of Stirling, North Mid Frew is a distinctive farmhouse with adjoining outbuildings, dominated by a tower with conical slated roof standing above the rest of the property.
To find us from there you should leave the motorway (M9) at Stirling at Junction 10 (signposted for Crianlarich) and proceed 5 miles due west, passing the Safari Park, on the A84.
As our cottage is out in the country away from public transport routes, it is best to hire a car in Stirling or at the airport.
www.northmidfrew.com /location.htm   (437 words)

  
 Thornhill & Blairdrummond Community Council
We are asking Stirling Council to do more work to investigate the options available for potential conservation status in Thornhill.
Stirling Council are looking for applications by 9 December 2005 for this fund.
Stirling Council wish to receive nominations for the Street Cleaner of the year.
www.ecommunitycouncil.org.uk /thornhill-blairdrummond   (1844 words)

  
 How to get here
From Stirling or Motorway M9 Exit 10 - take A84 signposted Crianlarich and Callander.
After approximately 6 miles bear left onto the A873 signposted Aberfoyle and Thornhill.
In about 3 miles and at the crossroads at Thornhill village turn left onto the B822 signposted Fintry.
mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /wigwams/page4.html   (58 words)

  
 corshill corshill house - smiddy - stables, thornhill stirling, scotland
Corshill House and Cottages offer elegant luxurious self catering accommodation in Stirling, in an exclusive location at the edge of Scotland's National Park, and yet only minutes from Stirling Castle and the main roads of Central Scotland.
The other half of this large public room is a feature raised dining area which has a view over the gardens and fields towards Stirling.
These two semi-detached cottages are just about a mile from the village of Thornhill (with two excellent pubs, a shop that opens late, and a post office).
www.instirling.com /accomm/nrstir/cors.htm   (388 words)

  
 Scotland self catering rental Corshill Cottages near Stirling
These two semi-detached cottages just about a mile from the village of Thornhill (pub, shop, PO) in Stirlingshire date back to the early 19th century, and have been sympathetically converted from a former flsmith's smiddy into a pair of high standard cottages.
They make an excellent base in central Scotland for exploring most of the Stirling (8 miles), Callander (7 miles), the Lake of Menteith and Aberfoyle (9miles) countryside - taking in all the lovely Trossachs and central Scotland area, with excellent road connections to Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Lomond and Oban further afield.
So this is a most suitable location for those wishing to visit many of the well-known beauty spots of Scotland, as well as Glasgow and Edinburgh which are both about an hours drive away.
www.aboutscotland.com /ecosse/corshill   (324 words)

  
 Scottish Hang Gliding and Paragliding Federation
Thornhill aerotow group have a new Quantum 4 stoke tug.
Steve Elkins was up at Thornhill on, 23/24 August with a car load of demo hang gliders for pilots to test fly.
The aerotowing from Thornhill for hang gliders has been one of the few locations to get airborne for flexwings.
www.flyingscot.f9.co.uk   (1498 words)

  
 Doig Digests
But it is the very smallness of the Stirling ball which has led the National Museum of Scotland to suggest that it was not used for football, but for pallone, a tennis-like game in which players strike the ball with wooden sheaths attached to their forearms.
Stirling, 4 th and 5 th August 2006 Commencing at 10.30 each day at THORNHILL in the village hall, starting with mix and mingle / lunch / speakers - finishing around 4.30.
This short history of Thornhill and the parish community of Norreiston is a must for all Doigs to have in their home library.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /doigsden/doig_digests.htm   (3706 words)

  
 Stirling self catering accommodation near Stirling & the Trossachs - Corshill House & Cottages enar Stirling Scotland
orshill House and Self Catering Cottages near Stirling are situated between Blair Drummond and the village of Thornhill.
They are 7 miles from Stirling itself and is an ideal base for exploring Central Scotland.
Stirling also has a good bus/rail terminal, a modern shopping centre and several supermarkets.
www.scotland2000.com /corshill   (430 words)

  
 Stirling Self Catering Stirling Accommodation Corshill House and Cottages Thornhill FK8 3QD
Corshill House offers elegant luxurious accommodation close to Stirling in an exclusive location next to Scotland's National Park, and yet only minutes from Stirling Castle.
Cottages, flats, villas and selfcatering accommodation in Stirling
Cottage, flat, villa, gite and self-catering accommodation in Stirling
www.selfcatering-directory.co.uk /info.asp?id=1664   (159 words)

  
 The Crown Hotel: Holiday accommodation and bar meals in Stirling and the Trossachs. UK,   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
The Crown Hotel: Holiday accommodation and bar meals in Stirling and the Trossachs.
The Crown Hotel is situated 15 minutes west of Stirling and ten minutes from Callander which is the capital of the Trossachs.
Aberfoyle and Loch Lomond National Park are all within easy reach.Stirling is steeped in Scottish history and visits to Stirling Castle, Gaol, Wallace Monument and the Battlefield at Bannockburn are essential.
www.crown-hotel-stirling.com   (330 words)

  
 Bed and Breakfast Hotels in Stirlingshire, Scotland.
Well situated for fishing lake of Menteith, walking, touring and ideal base for visiting Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Scottish Bed and Breakfast accommodation - Buchlyvie BandB is near Aberfoyle, Callander, Stirling, The Trossachs, Loch Lomond and the National Park.
Easter Tarr farmhouse is set in a very beautiful area 12 miles west of Stirling.
www.bedandbreakfasts-uk.co.uk /northscotland-stirling.htm   (271 words)

  
 Holiday cottages in Stirling and Stirlingshire self catering   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Search results for holiday cottages in Stirling and Stirlingshire; these are mainly privately owned cottages and self-catering accommodation in all parts of Stirlingshire and Stirling.
Arngomery Cottage is a charming, recently renovated cottage, dating back to the 17th century. A self contained wing of the old coach house and stables of Arngomery Court, the cottage is set in stunning countryside, and is an...
Corshill stands amidst a large informal cottage garden one mile from the village of Thornhill (pubs and shop) and seven miles from historic Stirling.
www.holidaycottages.cc /results-Counties-0-62.html   (158 words)

  
 Scottish Airsports Club
A new video of flying at Thornhill has been added.
The Scottish Airsports Club is based at Easter Poldar Farm Strip, Thornhill, near Stirling, Central Scotland.
The centre is open to all airsport activities, especially hang gliding (aerotow), powered hang gliding, microlights, outlanding on XCs for sailplanes and visits from light aircraft.
www.scottishairsports.co.uk   (180 words)

  
 hotel accommodation thornhill stirling. The Lion and Unicorn Thornhill Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
The Lion and Unicorn is a traditional family owned country house hotel tucked away just outside Stirling.
It is thriving with a locally well used restaurant and activity filled bar, an indication in itself that the quality of food must be top notch.
Lion and Unicorn Country Hotel, Main Street, Thornhill, Stirling.
www.lion-unicorn.co.uk   (219 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
Stirling Mushrooms Ltd, Douglas Armstrong, Ballochallan Farm Cambusmore, Callander FK17 8LJ
In the last few years, major food crises such as BSE and Foot and Mouth have highlighted some of the problems of the global food market and shaken our confidence in what we eat.
Pop down to the local markets and Farmers’ Markets in Bridge of Allan, Thornhill and Kippen, and get to know your local producer and find out how your food is produced.
www.fvfl.org.uk /sff.htm   (1310 words)

  
 Publications Directory
Local history publication available from Stirling Council Libraries.
Publications can be purchased from any of Stirling Council’s community libraries.
Click here for more information on Thornhill and its environs.
www.stirling.gov.uk /ilink-feature-publications-directory?id=34027&page=   (55 words)

  
 1999 Tour
Another party of my colleagues started off two days later whom we supposed to meet at some time but unfortunately did not see anything of them until we met before the ferry taking us home again from Newcastle.
For supper we went to the probably oldest house in Thornhill - the Lion and Unicorn - one of the oldest scottish inns, built probably around 1635.
In the evening I shot some photographs on the way to Caol.
www.fortunecity.com /bally/leitrim/147/voy99.html   (1746 words)

  
 Science Fiction Writer Robert J. Sawyer: Recommended Canadian SF
Robert J. Sawyer of Thornhill, Ontario, is the multiple-award-winning author of the SF novels Golden Fleece, Far-Seer, Fossil Hunter, Foreigner, and End of an Era.
He is also The Canadian Encyclopedia's authority on SF, a commentator on SF for CBC Radio's Ideas series, and Canadian Regional Director of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
A brutal alternative history in which United Empire Loyalists escape to found a new superpower in South Africa.
www.sfwriter.com /writemap.htm   (341 words)

  
 wigwam holidays scotland - Mains Farm Wigwams - Thornhill, Stirling, FK8 3QB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
On the outskirts of Thornhill with a panoramic view over the Carse of Stirling to the Fintry Hills, Mains Farm lies on the gateway to the New Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park - a world famous area of lochs, glens and hills with breathtaking scenic beauty.
Each Wigwam has electricity providing you with light and heat and can easily accommodate up to five people.
Contact: Mains Farm Wigwams, Thornhill, Stirling, FK8 3QB
www.wigwamholidays.com /MainsFarm.htm   (219 words)

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