Culmore

Settlement in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Culmore

Myme Farm on Flanders Moss. This was once bog land, but the peat was dug away and floated down the Forth revealing useful arable land. Fortunately some of the bog did survive. — Myme Credit: Richard Webb

Culmore is a small village located in the county of Stirlingshire, Scotland. Situated in the central part of the country, it is nestled within the picturesque landscape of the Trossachs National Park. The village is set amid rolling hills, dense forests, and serene lochs, offering breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere.

Culmore has a population of around 500 residents, making it a close-knit community with a strong sense of belonging. The village primarily consists of traditional stone-built houses, adding to its charming and timeless character. The architecture reflects the area's rich history, with some buildings dating back centuries.

The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. Stirling, the closest major city, is just a short drive away and offers a range of amenities and services to residents.

Nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers are drawn to Culmore due to its proximity to the Trossachs National Park. The park provides ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, fishing, and wildlife spotting. Loch Lomond, one of Scotland's largest freshwater lakes, is also easily accessible from the village, making it a popular destination for boating and water sports enthusiasts.

Culmore is a peaceful and scenic village that appeals to those seeking a slower pace of life amidst stunning natural surroundings. Its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and strong sense of community make it an attractive place to live or visit.

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Culmore Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.138113/-4.1418596 or Grid Reference NS6796. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Myme

Farm on Flanders Moss. This was once bog land, but the peat was dug away and floated down the Forth revealing useful arable land. Fortunately some of the bog did survive.

Richard Webb

Farmland, Flanders Moss

Flat land beside the Forth, it was won for agriculture by digging away peat in the huge bog of Flanders Moss.

Richard Webb

Flat farmland, Myme Farm

Farm gate signs on land reclaimed from bogs in Flanders Moss.

Richard Webb

Flat land, Frew

Farmland won from the bogs of Flanders Moss by cutting away the peat and floating it down the Forth.

Richard Webb

Young woodland

Trees have recently been planted near Kippen Station.

Richard Webb

3 Massey Fergusons

Massey Ferguson 5455, Massey Ferguson 4345, Massey Ferguson 3070 at Myme Farm

Paul Scott

Watercourse, Boquhan

A burn on the Forth floodplain has wooded banks. The surrounding fields are grass.

Richard Webb

Photovoltaic array, Kippen Station

Behind a striking modern building and amongst new woodland there is a set of panels generating electricity.

Richard Webb

The Carse, Frew

This was once a vast bog. The peat was stripped off and floated away into the Forth thus winning arable land.

Richard Webb

Carse land, Frew

A grass field which has been ploughed in the preceding years on former bog land.

Richard Webb

Carse near Gargunnock

Flat land contrasts with the steep scarp of the basalt Gargunnock Hills.

Richard Webb

Fast growing grass

Hillside at Kippen, above the sewage treatment plant.

Richard Webb

Old Military Road

Once the road between Dumbarton and Stirling, now a no through road lane.

Richard Webb

Woodland, Boquhan

A strip of woodland between grass fields. There is some dairy farming here.

Richard Webb

Carse near Birkenwood

The flood plain of the Forth, once covered in bog is now productive farmland. There had been a heavy snowfall during the previous 12 hours on the hills.

Richard Webb