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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Keir House

In or near Blair Drummond.

Free admission

Keir House in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

Keir House - geograph.org.uk - 187323

Andrew Smith β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Bridge of Allan Β· 1.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Keir House in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Bridge of Allan, located 1.9 km away. Entry to the site is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Keir House is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom β€” drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

From the Wikipedia article

Keir House is a large country house near Stirling in central Scotland. It is located in the parish of Lecropt, 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) north-west of Bridge of Allan, in the former county of Perthshire. The estate was home to the Stirling family from the 15th to the 20th century. Keir House is protected as a category A listed building, and the grounds are included on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant gardens.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The Keir estate was acquired by the Stirling family in 1448, and a house was built on it in the 16th century. The Stirlings supported the Jacobites during the 18th-century rebellions, and the estate was forfeited. However, they continued to live at Keir, and built the present house in around 1760. Income from the family's estates in Jamaica funded agricultural improvements and landscaping of the grounds. Additions were made to the house, including the south-west wing to designs by David Hamilton, completed in 1831.

Description

The estate is entered from the north-east via the New Lodge. Built in 1820 to Greek Revival designs by David Hamilton, this was originally the South Lodge, but was moved to its present location in 1969 when the M9 motorway was built through the eastern edge of the grounds. The Home Farm was built in 1832 and designed by David Bryce, but was elaborated by Sir William Stirling-Maxwell around 1858. The large steading includes a clock tower and a dairy with pictorial tiles.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
56.1659, -3.9829
District
Stirling
Postcode
FK15 9NR
Parliamentary constituency
Stirling and Strathallan
Nearest railway station
Bridge of Allan β€” 1.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Keir House - geograph.org.uk - 187323

Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

Archway, Keir House

Archway, Keir House β€” category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Keir House - geograph.org.uk - 187323

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Avenue Bridge, Keir House

Avenue Bridge, Keir House β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Arnhall Castle

Castles Β· Central Scotland

Arnhall Castle

Arnhall Castle β€” castle in Stirling, Scotland, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— stravaiging.com
Minor road near to Lower Kier Cottage - geograph.org.uk - 6611850πŸ“· 4

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Lecropt

Lecropt in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
Allan Water - geograph.org.uk - 7468043πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· Central Scotland

supposed Roman camp

supposed Roman camp β€” a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Allan Water - geograph.org.uk - 7468043πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· Central Scotland

Gallow Hill, Bridge Of Allan

Gallow Hill, Bridge Of Allan β€” a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Where to eat & stay near Keir House

Places to stay

Dunblane Hydro Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 1829981πŸ“· 6

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro β€” a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.

β†— hilton.com
Blairdrummond, pillar box - geograph.org.uk - 2698876πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Central Scotland

Blair Drummond Caravan Park

Blair Drummond Caravan Park β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Free↗ blairdrummondcaravanpark.co.uk
Queen's Court, University of Stirling - geograph.org.uk - 3258384πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Stirling Court Hotel

Stirling Court Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— stirlingcourthotel.co.uk
A84 towards Doune - geograph.org.uk - 7475384πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

Ashmill Caravan Site

Ashmill Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Trees Towering Beneath Yellow Craig - geograph.org.uk - 7811351πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Central Scotland

Witches Craig Caravan and Camping Park

Witches Craig Caravan and Camping Park β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Free↗ witchescraig.co.uk
Erskine Monument and Church, 29 St John Street, Stirling - geograph.org.uk - 4077970πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Central Scotland

Stirling Youth Hostel

Stirling Youth Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland central.

Free↗ hostellingscotland.org.uk

Places to eat & drink

The Paterson Memorial - geograph.org.uk - 7192056πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Westerton Arms, 34 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan

Westerton Arms, 34 Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Coal hutch, Fallin - geograph.org.uk - 6903072πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Gothenburg

The Gothenburg in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Brook Street in Alva - geograph.org.uk - 5555827πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Johnstone Arms Hotel, 48 Stirling Street, Alva

Johnstone Arms Hotel, 48 Stirling Street, Alva in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Disused George V postbox, Dennyloanhead - geograph.org.uk - 5355779πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Dennyloanhead

Dennyloanhead in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

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Initial sign - geograph.org.uk - 2877185πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· 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.

Smithyends, Cumbernauld Village - geograph.org.uk - 7380796πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Masonic Arms, 62 Main Street, Cumbernauld Village

The Masonic Arms, 62 Main Street, Cumbernauld Village in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Keir House?
Keir House is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode FK15 9NR).
What is Keir House?
Keir House in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Keir House?
The nearest railway station is Bridge of Allan, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK15 9NR.
Is Keir House free to visit?
Yes, Keir House is free to enter.
How do I get to Keir House?
The nearest railway station is Bridge of Allan, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK15 9NR.