Cauldhame

Settlement in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Cauldhame

Fast growing grass Hillside at Kippen, above the sewage treatment plant. — Fast growing grass Credit: Richard Webb

Cauldhame is a small village located in the region of Stirlingshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 5 miles northeast of the town of Dunblane, Cauldhame is nestled within the picturesque countryside of Central Scotland. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and expansive fields, providing a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents.

With a population of around 300 inhabitants, Cauldhame exudes a strong sense of community and offers a peaceful and close-knit environment. The village primarily consists of traditional stone-built houses, adding to its charming and quaint appeal. The local architecture reflects the region's rich history and heritage.

Cauldhame is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by numerous walking and cycling trails, offering opportunities for exploration and adventure. Additionally, the nearby River Allan provides a scenic spot for fishing and leisurely walks along its banks.

Although small in size, Cauldhame boasts a few amenities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a village hall, a local grocery store, and a primary school. For further amenities, residents can easily access the nearby town of Dunblane, which offers a wider range of shops, restaurants, and services.

Overall, Cauldhame is a peaceful and picturesque village that offers a rural lifestyle with close proximity to larger towns. Its natural beauty and strong sense of community make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a tranquil and close-knit environment.

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Cauldhame Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.122673/-4.181804 or Grid Reference NS6494. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fast growing grass

Hillside at Kippen, above the sewage treatment plant.

Richard Webb

Main Street, Kippen

Richard Webb

Old Military Road

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

Richard Webb

Old road

Probably an old alignment of the A811.

Richard Webb

Grassland near Kippen

Land starts to slope up from the vast Forth flood plain.

Richard Webb

Kippen Post Office

Main Street, Kippen.

Richard Webb

Ladylands

Farm buildings on the edge of Flanders Moss - a vast bog, much of which was cleared away revealing good agricultural land.

Richard Webb

A811, Crawfordston

A large barn next to the A811.

David Dixon

Field above the Boquhan Burn

The burn flows through a deep ravine which looks like it might repay exploration. A long focus brings in the Perthshire Highlands in the background.

Richard Webb

Approaching lay by on Kippen by pass

A811. Lay by is on the right where the white van is parked

John Firth

A811 towards Crawfordston

John Firth

NW from B822 Kippen - Campsie road to Fintry Hills and Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond (3,192 ft.) is prominent on the horizon.

Ben Brooksbank

Hills of Menteith from Kippen

Northward view over Tay Valley to Lake of Menteith (barely visible), the Hills of Menteith and on the horizon Ben Ledi (2,845 ft.).

Ben Brooksbank

Remnant hedge by the roadside at Middle Kerse

Alan Reid

Strewiebank at Kippen

Alan Reid

Gathering pen by the site of an old railway line

The line was finally closed in the 1960s.

Alan Reid

Incoming Inclement Weather

In the end, only a few drops of rain fell upon entering Kippen. This view looks over the Carse Of Stirling and the A811 is visible in the middle distance.

James T M Towill