Auchinreoch

Settlement in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Auchinreoch

Netherinch Wet grassland, typical of a very damp valley floor. — Netherinch Credit: Richard Webb

Auchinreoch is a small village located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 10 miles north of the town of Stirling, Auchinreoch is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and stunning natural landscapes.

The village is known for its tranquil and idyllic setting, making it a popular destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The area is characterized by its scattered cottages and farmhouses, giving it a charming rural atmosphere.

Auchinreoch is surrounded by several notable landmarks and attractions. Just a short distance away is the renowned Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the breathtaking wilderness and partake in outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

In terms of amenities, Auchinreoch is relatively small, with limited commercial facilities. However, nearby towns and villages provide a range of services, including shops, restaurants, and schools. For more extensive amenities, the city of Stirling is easily accessible, offering a wider selection of amenities such as shopping centers, entertainment venues, and healthcare facilities.

The village benefits from excellent transport links, with the A811 and A81 roads passing nearby, providing easy access to surrounding areas. Additionally, Stirling Train Station is within a short drive, offering regular services to major cities in Scotland, including Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Overall, Auchinreoch offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle while still having convenient access to nearby amenities and attractions.

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Auchinreoch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.958546/-4.1319277 or Grid Reference NS6776. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Netherinch

Wet grassland, typical of a very damp valley floor.

Richard Webb

Wet pasture, Auchinreoch

Much of the land here is wet with several areas of open water.

Richard Webb

Colliery waste

A wooded bing rises above a marshy area of rough grazing.

Richard Webb

Martyrs' memorial

A monument to John Wharry and James Smith. They were Covenanters and involved in an attack on government troops near here. The inscription reads: "In this field lies the corpse of John Wharry and James Smith, who suffered in Glasgow, 13 June 1683, for their adherence to the Word of God, and Scotland’s Covenanted Work of Reformation: ‘And they overcame them by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death’” (Rev. xii. 11) Halt, courteous passenger, and look on Our bodies dead, & lying under this stone. Altho’ we did commit no deed,** nor fact That was against the Bridegroom’s contract, Yet we to Glasgow were as prisoners brought, And against us false witness they sought. Their sentence cruel and unjust they past, And then our corps on scaffold they did cast. There we our lives and right hands also lost. From Glasgow we were brought unto this place In chains of iron hung up for certain space. Then taken down interred here we ly– From ‘neath this stone our blood to heaven doth cry. Had foreign foes, Turks, or Mahometans, Had Scythians, Tartars, Arabian Caravans, Had cruel Spaniards, the Pope’s blood seed, Commenced the same, less strange had been the deed; But Protestants, profest our Covenants to, Our countrymen, this bloody deed could do. Yet notwithstanding of their hellish rage The noble Wharry stepping on the stage With courage bold and with a heart not faint, Exclaims, This blood now seals our covenant– Ending, They who would follow Christ should take Their cross upon their back, the world forsake."

Richard Webb

ROC bunker

Hidden in plain sight - these were a familiar sight and I always took them to be water works. One of the network of Royal Observer Corps observation posts.

Richard Webb

Waterlogged field by Inchbelly Bridge

Harvesting this barley field was stopped, probably due to the waterlogged ground. This was taken on one of the hottest days of the year, but the previous months had been very wet.

Richard Webb

Barley field, Inchbelle

The barley had only been half harvested, probably due to waterlogged ground. A bus passes on the A803.

Richard Webb

Plastic waste, Inchbelle

There is a lot of plastic visible in this field, and it looks old. There are some washing up liquid bottles from the past here, and this suggests that this was once a landfill site, like the one just to the north. How long will it be before these are mined for their valuable plastics?

Richard Webb

River Kelvin

Looking upstream from Inchbelly Bridge.

Richard Webb

Parish church, Milton of Campsie

This building has since been closed, as a new church has been built.

John Lord

Grazing land beside the Kelvin

Grassland grazed by cattle.

Richard Webb

Silage bales

Newly baled silage prior to wrapping.

Richard Webb

Milton of Campsie Station

The bridge has been partly filled and now a pipe takes the Strathkelvin walkway, a cycle/foot path through the arch. There were platforms (still there) on both sides of the B757 bridge.

Richard Webb