Crianlarich

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Crianlarich
Scottish Gaelic: A' Chrìon Làraich
Scots: Crianlarich
Crianlarich shown within Scotland
Population	185 (2001 Census)
OS grid reference	NN385062
Council area	Stirling
Lieutenancy area	Stirling and Falkirk
Constituent country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	CRIANLARICH
Postcode district	FK20
Dialling code	01567
Police	Central Scotland
Fire	Central Scotland
Ambulance	Scottish
European Parliament	Scotland
UK Parliament	Stirling
Scottish Parliament	Stirling
	Mid Scotland and Fife
List of places: UK • Scotland

Coordinates: 56°23′39″N 4°37′00″W / 56.394167, -4.616667

Crianlarich (A' Chrìon Làraich in Gaelic) is a village in Stirling district, Scotland, about six miles north-east of the head of Loch Lomond. Until 1975, it was in the historic county of Perthshire. The village's name derives from the Gaelic for "low pass", relating to its geographical location.

The village is served by Crianlarich railway station.

Crianlarich has been a major crossroads for north and westbound journeys in Scotland since mediaeval 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 the Erskine Bridge in the south, Perth in the west and Fort William in the north. The village bills itself "the gateway to the Highlands", a not uncommon claim - for example, Pitlochry and Dunoon also do so.

The village lies in the glen of Strath Fillan at the north western extent of the Trossachs, lying 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 halfway 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 a SYHA Youth Hostel.

In 2001, the village had a population of 185 [1].