Ardler

Settlement in Angus

Scotland

Ardler

Old trees Particularly stunning tree in Camperdown Country Park. — Old trees Credit: Aleks Scholz

Ardler is a small village located in the county of Angus, Scotland. Nestled in the picturesque countryside, it lies about 8 miles north of the town of Blairgowrie and 12 miles northeast of the city of Perth. The village is situated on the banks of the Ardler Burn, a small river that flows through the area, adding to its natural beauty.

With a population of around 300 residents, Ardler is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and tranquil setting for its inhabitants. The village is predominantly residential, with a scattering of traditional stone cottages and newer houses dotting the landscape. The surrounding farmland and rolling hills provide a scenic backdrop.

Ardler benefits from a few local amenities, including a primary school, a village hall, and a post office. The primary school serves the village and the surrounding rural area, providing education for children up to the age of 11. The village hall acts as a social hub, hosting various community events and gatherings throughout the year.

The village enjoys a strong sense of community spirit, with residents actively involved in local organizations and clubs. These include sports clubs, gardening groups, and historical societies, providing opportunities for social engagement and shared interests.

Ardler's location allows for easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The nearby Sidlaw Hills and River Tay provide ample opportunities for nature enthusiasts to explore and enjoy the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Ardler offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a quieter, rural lifestyle while still being within reach of larger towns and cities in Angus.

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Ardler Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.486044/-3.016048 or Grid Reference NO3733. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old trees

Particularly stunning tree in Camperdown Country Park.

Aleks Scholz

Camperdown, north entry

This is the entry or exit on the north side of Camperdown Country Park.

Aleks Scholz

Cox's Stack

From canmore.org.uk see Link

: "Magnificent 282' 10" chimney stalk in form of Italian campanile, polychrome brick on ashlar base. The best industrial chimney in Scotland. The only comparable structure in England is the India Mill chimney, Darwen, 1867 310 feet. The 2 campanile chimneys in Bradford-Saltaire 1868, circa 150 feet and Manningham, 1873, 250 feet are stone built. The campaniles at Tower Works, Leeds, circa 1900, are much smaller. None match the exuberant decoration of Cox's stack. (Historic Environment Scotland List Entry) Camperdown works, at its peak, stretched over 35 acres and employed 5000 workers, becoming one of the largest mill complexes in Britain (C McKean & D Walker). The American Civil War created greater prosperity for Dundee mill owners, who invested much of the income generated into new buildings. At Den Works, Baxter brothers built 2 new mills and refurbished another along with a new calendar and foundry. At the same time James Mclaren erected the remarkable Cox's Stack at a cost of £6000, with the Gilory's added 2 new blocks to their Tay Works. (Walker & Gauldie) Following closure of the Camperdown Works in 1981, the entire site was redeveloped with some parts of the former works being retained and converted into residential use. Cox's Stack was originally located adjacent to single storey sheds; these were cleared away during redevelopment to make way for the Stack Leisure Park with the chimney retained as a landmark feature, linking the new commercial park with residential housing."