Population 717 Civil parish Fintry Sovereign state United Kingdom Local time Sunday 2:58 AM Council area Stirling Scottish parliament Stirling | OS grid reference NS615865 Country Scotland Post town GLASGOW Dialling code 01360 Lieutenancy area Stirling UK parliament constituency Stirling | |
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Fintry culcreuch castle knockraich farm courtyard cafe scotland
Fintry is a small village in central Scotland, nestled in the strath of the Endrick Water between the Campsie Fells and the Fintry Hills, some 19 miles (30.5 km) north of Glasgow. It is within the local government council area of Stirling. The 2011 census results report that Fintry and the surrounding rural area had a population of 717. The centre of the village along Main Street has been designated a Conservation Area by Stirling Council.
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- Fintry culcreuch castle knockraich farm courtyard cafe scotland
- Map of Fintry Glasgow UK
- Facilities
- Religion
- References
Map of Fintry, Glasgow, UK
Facilities
The village has a Sports Club which includes a 4 rink indoor bowling hall. The rugby pitches adjacent are home to Strathendrick Rugby Club. There is a separate lawn bowling club - Fintry Bowling Club. There is a primary school in the village with a nursery class annex. Fintry is within the catchment area of Balfron High School for which a school bus is provided. There is a hotel - Culcreuch Castle - a popular wedding venue, and a village pub - The Fintry Inn. Public transport is provided by the Stirling Council Demand Responsive Transport 'Taxi' Service. There is a village hall, The Menzies Hall, home to Fintry Amateur Dramatic Society.
Religion
Fintry is a Church of Scotland Parish in the Presbytery of Stirling. The kirk is located to the East of the village. The parish minister for Fintry is shared with Balfron with the Manse located there.