Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Braco
Braco — village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gleneagles · 9.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Braco is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 550 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.2636°, -3.8801°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Braco ( BRAY-koh) is a village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, with a population of 515. It is located 5 miles (8 kilometres) north of Dunblane towards Perth off the A9 road.
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Background
History
Roman occupation along the Gask Ridge stretched across Scotland and included the Roman Fort of Ardoch, located to the north of Braco. The ramparts and ditches of the Roman camp are still plainly visible and it is a scheduled monument. In 1442 over thirty pieces of land were confirmed to Michael Ochiltree, the Bishop of Dunblane, by King James II of Scotland. These included the Braco estate, which at the time was known as Brecache. "Breac Achadh" means "Spotted Field" in Gaelic, i.e. a field partly cleared of bracken. A permanent fixture at the nearby Lodge Park is the Knaik or Knaick Bridge which dates from the 15th century. An interpretation board for the village and parking for the fort…
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- Coordinates
- 56.2636, -3.8801
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- FK15 9QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Population
- 550
- Nearest railway station
- Gleneagles — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1011140 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Braco, Perth and Kinross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Looking South along Main Street, Braco.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Grinan Hill
Vineyards · 0.3 km
Ardoch Parish Church And Churchyard
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Ardoch Ice House
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Ardoch Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Ardoch Old Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Ardoch Estate Stables
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Ardoch Roman Fort
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Feddal
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Feddal Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
Black Hill Roman Camps
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Nether Braco
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Braco Sawmill
Watermills · 1.5 km
Braco is a village in central Scotland with a population of 550. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 550
- Constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Braco
70 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Braco →
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Blackford
Blackford in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Ardoch Roman Fort
Ardoch Roman Fort in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Greenloaning
Greenloaning in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Blackford railway station
Blackford railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Carsbreck railway station
Carsbreck railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Greenloaning railway station
Greenloaning railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Wildlife reserves · Central Scotland
South Tayside Goose Roosts
South Tayside Goose Roosts in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Black Hill Roman Camps
Black Hill Roman Camps in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3
📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Kinbuck Bridge
Kinbuck Bridge in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Kinbuck
Kinbuck in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Kinbuck railway station
Kinbuck railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Ardoch Old Bridge
Ardoch Old Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Lower Glendevon Reservoir
Lower Glendevon Reservoir — reservoir in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK, on River Devon.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Sheriffmuir Atlantic Wall
Sheriffmuir Atlantic Wall is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Distilleries · Central Scotland
Tullibardine Distillery
Tullibardine Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Upper Glendevon Reservoir
Upper Glendevon Reservoir — reservoir in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK, on River Devon.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Buttergask
Buttergask — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Milton of Panholes
Milton of Panholes — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Mill of Ardoch
Mill of Ardoch — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Nether Braco
Nether Braco — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Grinan Hill
Grinan Hill — a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Ardoch Parish Church And Churchyard
Ardoch Parish Church And Churchyard — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Ardoch Ice House
Ardoch Ice House — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Ardoch Bridge
Ardoch Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Ardoch Old Bridge
Ardoch Old Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Ardoch Estate Stables
Ardoch Estate Stables — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Braco
Places to stay
📷 6Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Braidhaugh Holiday Park
Braidhaugh Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Witches Craig Caravan and Camping Park
Witches Craig Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Islabank CAMC CL
Islabank CAMC CL — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Grand Eagles Luxury Lodge Park
Grand Eagles Luxury Lodge Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Stirling Court Hotel
Stirling Court Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Westerton Arms, 34 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan
Westerton Arms, 34 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Johnstone Arms Hotel, 48 Stirling Street, Alva
Johnstone Arms Hotel, 48 Stirling Street, Alva in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Gothenburg
The Gothenburg in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ye Olde House Inn, 25-26 Forth Street, Kincardine On Forth
Ye Olde House Inn, 25-26 Forth Street, Kincardine On Forth in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Braco?
- Braco is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK15 9QP).
- What is Braco?
- Braco — village in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Braco?
- The nearest railway station is Gleneagles, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK15 9QP.
- Is Braco free to visit?
- Yes, Braco is free to enter.
- How do I get to Braco?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode FK15 9QP. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.