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While you are in Balquhidder, if you are in need of refreshment, travel on past the Church to the end of the village. There is not much to this village except for a pub, a few houses and a tearoom.
Originally, the tearoom was built as a library in the vain hope that people of the village would use it to learn something rather than spend their time supping ale in the pub opposite. The idea couldn’t have worked as it has since been converted into this small and quaint tearoom.
The prices are reasonable and all the cakes are handmade and it is well worth the time taken to visit this place.
Favorite Dish: Cakes!
Written Mar 16, 2003
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Favorite thing: The Church also holds this antique standing stone, carved upon which is an image of St Angus.
St Angus was the first Apostle of the Gospel of Christ in the balquhidder district in the VII or VIII century. He is represented as having the Cup of Salvation in his hands.
Updated Mar 16, 2003
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Favorite thing: Balquhidder can be found off the A84, northwest of Callendar. Be warned that access to Balquhider is via a single track road that is used by tourist coaches as well as cars. There are passing places but be prepared to do some reversing to allow for vehicles larger than yourself.
Updated Mar 16, 2003
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Favorite thing: The current Church contains information on clan history and shows the relationship between various clans and is worth checking out.
Written Mar 16, 2003
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Favorite thing: Balquhidder is the resting place of the notorious outlaw Rob Roy. He was one of the bravest Highland heroes, fighting the English in defence of Highland clan culture and more specifically fighting for the survival of his own clan, the MacGregor’s.
Rob Roy was eventually captured and tried. In return for a pardon, he agreed to live a life of peace and settle in Balquhidder. He was buried here, in the grounds of the old, tumbledown Kirk, with his wife and two of his sons.
Written Mar 16, 2003
Welcome to Rob Roys Resting Place
Rob Roy McGregor lived out his last years in Balquhidder and is its most famous inhabitant. His grave can be found in front of this tumbly down kirk, on the right of the road as you entere...
BALQUHIDDER (pron. "Balkwidder")
* * As this is such a tiny place, I'm sure you wouldn't mind that I list it on my SCOTLAND page, so it's easier to find! * *
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