Fintry

Fintry is a 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.[1] The centre of the village along Main Street has been designated a Conservation Area by Stirling Council.

For the provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, see Fintry Provincial Park and Protected Area. For district of the city of Dundee, see Fintry, Dundee.

Fintry

Looking down on Fintry from the north slopes of the Campsie Fells
Fintry
Location within the Stirling council area
Population717 
OS grid referenceNS615865
Civil parish
  • Fintry
Council area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townGLASGOW
Postcode districtG63 0**
Dialling code01360
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

Facilities

Culcreuch Castle, on the outskirts of the village, is a historic seat of the chiefs of the Galbraith clan. Until early 2020, the castle functioned as a hotel, visitor attraction, and popular wedding venue. In late 2019, the US based owner made the decision to close the venue, and it has remained empty since.

The village has a Sports Club, which includes a 4-rink indoor bowling hall. The rugby pitches adjacent are home to Strathendrick Rugby Football 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.

The village pub, The Fintry Inn, closed its doors at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequently did not reopen.

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.

References
  1. "2011 Census Stirling Community Council Area Profiles, Fintry" (PDF). Retrieved 12 March 2015.


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