Other places · Central Scotland
Menteith
In or near Blair Drummond.
Menteith in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunblane · 5.8 km
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Menteith in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Dunblane, which is 5.8 km away. The postcode for Menteith is FK9 4XQ. Entry details are not specified, so please check in advance.
About
Menteith is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Menteith or Monteith (Scottish Gaelic: Tèadhaich) is a district of south Perthshire, Scotland, roughly comprises the territory between the Teith and the Forth. Historically, the area between Callander and Dunblane was known in English by the similar name of the "Vale of Menteith". Menteith encompasses the parishes of Callander, Aberfoyle, Port of Menteith, Kippen, Kilmadock, Kincardine, Lecropt and Dunblane.
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Background
History
In medieval Scotland, Menteith was a stewartry, and later an earldom, ruled by the earls of Menteith. Gilchrist is the first known earl. In Shakespeare's Macbeth, Menteth (sic) is one of the "noblemen of Scotland" appearing in Act V who allies himself with Malcolm and others to oppose Macbeth's usurpation. The lands and the earldom passed to Walter Comyn (d. 1258) in right of his wife Isabella; then, through Isabella's sister Mary, to the Stewarts; and finally to the Grahams. One notorious relative of the earls of Menteith was John de Menteith who betrayed William Wallace to the English. The earldom became extinct in 1694, but because sheriffdoms had previously been introduced into…
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- Coordinates
- 56.1750, -4.0570
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK9 4XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Dunblane — 5.8 km
Sources
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Kincardine Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Doune Castle
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St Lolan's Church And Burial Ground
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Blair Drummond
Towns & cities · 1.2 km
Blair Drummond, Motte
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Obelisk, Blairdrummond Park, Blair Drummond House
Forts · 1.3 km
Chimp Island
Islands · 1.3 km
Bridge of Teith
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
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📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
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Blair Drummond Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
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Ashmill Caravan Site
Ashmill Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Kincardine Parish Church
Kincardine Parish Church — category A listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Doune Castle
Doune Castle — castle in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Menteith
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Blair Drummond Caravan Park
Blair Drummond Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Ashmill Caravan Site
Ashmill Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 6Hotels · Central Scotland
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro — a hotel in scotland central. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Stirling Court Hotel
Stirling Court Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Stirling Youth Hostel
Stirling Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
William Wallace Hotel
William Wallace Hotel — a hostel 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.
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Gothenburg
The Gothenburg in Scotland Islands, 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Dennyloanhead
Dennyloanhead 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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The Masonic Arms, 62 Main Street, Cumbernauld Village
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Menteith?
- Menteith is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode FK9 4XQ).
- What is Menteith?
- Menteith in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Menteith?
- The nearest railway station is Dunblane, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK9 4XQ.
- How do I get to Menteith?
- The nearest railway station is Dunblane, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK9 4XQ.