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Ben More
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Copyright: David Holliday (hifimusicdai) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 632 W: 330 N: 729] (4753)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1977-07
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-03-29 4:57
Viewed: 188
Points: 8
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This cafe/restaurant was named after one of the nearby Munro peaks. It is situated in Crianlarich(A' Chrìon Làraich in Gaelic) which 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 east, Oban 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
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Bonjour David,

Quelle jolie composition très buccolique, un petit café où il doit faire bon s'arrêter aprés avoir longuement marché dans ce cadre très verdoyant!!!
Superbe pour moi!!!
Amitiés
Odile

Ciao David


This is a beautiful set of several elements,
I think I have seen here also,
The yellow contrast so well with the fund,
sharp details ...
The landscape is beautiful, has a beautiful light that
and defines them.
Very Well

Greetings,

Sergio

hi David
its like being on a tour of bonnie Scotland with you just now another very scenic shot not been to Benmore but no its sister town Ben Doon tfs
regards bryan

Hi David,

The touring in you did in Scotland was quite extensive Crianlarich is a really nice place to visit but sadly never stopped there. Good pov taking in the mountains behind nice colours and sharp details well done.

Regards
Jon

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