Matilda’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Fintry is a village in central Scotland, nestled in the strath of the Endrick Water between the Campsie Fells and the Fintry Hills, some 19 miles (30.5 km) north of Glasgow. It is within the local government council area of Stirling. The 2011 census results report that Fintry and the surrounding rural area had a population of 717. The centre of the village along Main Street has been designated a Conservation Area by Stirling Council.
Fintry
Fintry is a village in central Scotland, nestled in the strath of the Endrick Water between the Campsie Fells and the Fintry Hills, some 19 miles (30.5 km) north of Glasgow. It is within the local government council area of Stirling. The 2011 census results report that Fintry and the surrounding rural area had a population of 717. The centre of the village along Main Street has been designated a Conservation Area by Stirling Council.
Food scene
The Fintry Inn first opened its doors in 1750 and has recently reopened with Masterchef contestant Lisa Addison stepping into the role of Head Chef.
The pub has an on-site micro brewery, called Mosaik, with two of their own beers on tap.
On the premises there is also a bottle shop and artisanal whisky bottlers (The Uncharted Whisky Co.) for take-away, where you can also buy cuban cigars.
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Fintry Inn
23 Main StThe Fintry Inn first opened its doors in 1750 and has recently reopened with Masterchef contestant Lisa Addison stepping into the role of Head Chef.
The pub has an on-site micro brewery, called Mosaik, with two of their own beers on tap.
On the premises there is also a bottle shop and artisanal whisky bottlers (The Uncharted Whisky Co.) for take-away, where you can also buy cuban cigars.
The Courtyard Cafe can be found at Knockraich Farm, which is on the second lane to the right
when heading into Fintry on the B822. The cafe provides hot drinks, cakes and treats for
takeaway as well as a sit down lunch and brunch menu. The Farm includes a shop and an
artisan dairy, which stocks a number of restaurants across Scotland as well as all Scottish
Waitrose stores. It is a 4 min drive or a 20min walk from Overglinns West.
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Courtyard Cafe
The Courtyard Cafe can be found at Knockraich Farm, which is on the second lane to the right
when heading into Fintry on the B822. The cafe provides hot drinks, cakes and treats for
takeaway as well as a sit down lunch and brunch menu. The Farm includes a shop and an
artisan dairy, which stocks a number of restaurants across Scotland as well as all Scottish
Waitrose stores. It is a 4 min drive or a 20min walk from Overglinns West.
The Fintry Sports Club is both a sports club and a bar & restaurant. Breakfast & lunch is
served from 9.30am until noon (Mon-Sat) and they have a regular pizza night (take away or
sit in) from 4.30-7pm on Saturday. There are also regular pop-up nights. The Sports club sits
on the closest edge of the village and is a 3 min drive or a 25min walk from Overglinns West
Fintry Sports & Recreation Club
Kippen RoadThe Fintry Sports Club is both a sports club and a bar & restaurant. Breakfast & lunch is
served from 9.30am until noon (Mon-Sat) and they have a regular pizza night (take away or
sit in) from 4.30-7pm on Saturday. There are also regular pop-up nights. The Sports club sits
on the closest edge of the village and is a 3 min drive or a 25min walk from Overglinns West
Rhubarb & Lime is a family run coffee shop, delicatessen and wine shop in the beautiful Stirlingshire village of Kippen. They have absolutely superb cakes and there is a corner shop
opposite for supplies.
Rhubarb Lime
Main StreetRhubarb & Lime is a family run coffee shop, delicatessen and wine shop in the beautiful Stirlingshire village of Kippen. They have absolutely superb cakes and there is a corner shop
opposite for supplies.
The Cross Keys
Main StreetThe Inn at Kippen
Fore RoadThe Old Mill
6 Balfron RdSightseeing
The Loup of Fintry, a 94ft waterfall of Endrick
Water. This is best seen after prolonged rain or snowfall. The Loup of Fintry car park is 13
minutes drive from Overglinns West, or a 1hr 45min walk.
Loup Of Fintry
The Loup of Fintry, a 94ft waterfall of Endrick
Water. This is best seen after prolonged rain or snowfall. The Loup of Fintry car park is 13
minutes drive from Overglinns West, or a 1hr 45min walk.
Culcreuch Castle is a castle in the foothills of Fintry. The castle was built in 1296 by
Maurice Galbraith and was the clan seat of the Clan Galbraith in 1624, when the Laird of
Culcreuch was denounced as a rebel, forced to give up the castle and escaped to Ireland. It
was later used to garrison Cromwell’s troops. It passed through a number of families over
the centuries, finally becoming a hotel in the 1980s, before closing in 2020 for refurbishment.
The castle is a 30min walk from Overglinns West.
Culcreuch Castle Hotel
Kippen RoadCulcreuch Castle is a castle in the foothills of Fintry. The castle was built in 1296 by
Maurice Galbraith and was the clan seat of the Clan Galbraith in 1624, when the Laird of
Culcreuch was denounced as a rebel, forced to give up the castle and escaped to Ireland. It
was later used to garrison Cromwell’s troops. It passed through a number of families over
the centuries, finally becoming a hotel in the 1980s, before closing in 2020 for refurbishment.
The castle is a 30min walk from Overglinns West.
Carron Valley reservoir and forest lies between Fintry and Denny on the B818. The tops of
Meikle Bin and Tomtain Hill provide panoramic views of the whole of Central Scotland and
there are leisurely walks along the reservoir and forests, and picnic spots, as well as mountain bike trails. The main car park is 20min drive though you can reach the closer
Todholes Car Park in 12 min and walk there in under 2hrs.
Carron Valley Reservoir
Carron Valley reservoir and forest lies between Fintry and Denny on the B818. The tops of
Meikle Bin and Tomtain Hill provide panoramic views of the whole of Central Scotland and
there are leisurely walks along the reservoir and forests, and picnic spots, as well as mountain bike trails. The main car park is 20min drive though you can reach the closer
Todholes Car Park in 12 min and walk there in under 2hrs.
This is where you’re staying! Overglinns means “over the glens” and it’s Campsie Glen in which you’re staying.
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Campsie Fells
This is where you’re staying! Overglinns means “over the glens” and it’s Campsie Glen in which you’re staying.