Abbey Craig Road is a street located . The street has a length of approximately 377 metres.
The street is located within the Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the region of the UK. It's 353.57 miles North West from central London., 25.67 miles North East from Glasgow, 26.33 miles North West from Edinburgh and 38.84 miles South West from Dundee.
Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Road names containing the word "Abbey" are common in the UK, with 705 occurrences, highlighting the significant role religious communities have played in shaping national identity. By the Middle Ages, there was a flourishing of monastic communities, including the Benedictines, Dominicans, and Franciscans. These orders established great abbeys to house their members and practice their religious lives.
Far from leading a cloistered existence, abbeys served as seats of learning, providing alms and medical aid to the communities around them. However, the wealth and power these abbeys amassed eventually drew the envy of English King Henry VIII. He dissolved the monasteries, stripping them of their assets and leaving many of these magnificent buildings in ruins.
The word "Abbey" is derived from the Aramaic "Abba," meaning "Father." In Latin, the male head of an abbey was called "Abbas," and the female head, "Abbatissa." The term for the buildings and community overseen by an abbot or abbess was "Abbatia." After the Norman Conquest, the French form "Abbé" evolved into the English "Abbey" we use today.
In modern times, there has been a resurgence of abbeys. Notable examples include Saint Michael's Abbey in Farnborough and Douai Abbey near Newbury, continuing the legacy of these historic religious communities.
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Map of Abbey Craig Road
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Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Craig Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Holiday Inn Express Stirling Address: Springkerse Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
4.59 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Falkirk North Address: Bowtrees Roundabout Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.36 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Stirling City Centre Address: Forthside Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
5.43 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Stirling City Centre Address: 1 Goosecroft Rd, Stirling, FK8 1JA Telephone: 0871 984 6499 Visit Hotel Page |
5.70 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Stirling South Address: Glasgow Road, Whins Of Milton Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
6.15 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| O'Malley Property | 6 Primrose Street, Alloa, FK10 1JG | Visit Website |
| PRIMROSE PROPERTIES | 18 Primrose Street, Alloa, FK10 1JG | Visit Website |
| County Estates | 16-18 Mar Street, Alloa, FK10 1HR | Visit Website |
| Henderson Roche | 68 Bridge Street, Dollar,FK14 7DQ | Visit Website |
| Harper & Stone Estate and Letting Agents | 49 Bridge Street, Dollar,FK14 7DG | Visit Website |
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| Police Force: |
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Location Details
| Abbey Craig Road | |
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| Latitude | 56.128962 |
| Longitude | -3.790130 |
| OS Easting (X): | 288743 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 694351 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NS887944 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Craig Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Roundelwood | roundabout |
| Pompee Road | junction |
| Fairfield Road (B908) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:43 |
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| Sunset | 15:43 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Strathallan 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (13.82 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.3°C (84.7%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | WSW (21 mph) |
Population Statistics
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Alloa |
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| Whins Road, Alloa, FK10 3SD |
| 01259 226600 |
| Distance: 0.78 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Alloa |
| Iceland Alloa |
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| 42 Maple Court, Shillinghill, Alloa, FK10 1JX |
| 01259218939 |
| Distance: 0.89 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Alloa |
| Tesco Alloa Extra |
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| Auld Brig Rd, Alloa, FK10 1EG |
| 0345 677 9012 |
| Distance: 1.09 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Alloa Extra |
| Morrisons Alloa |
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| Clackmannan Road, Alloa FK10 1RQ |
| 01259 218 040 |
| Distance: 1.16 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Alloa |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01259 - Alloa |
| Area Code: 01786 - Stirling |
| Area Code: 01324 - Falkirk |
Local Government
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Ward |
| Parish: Unparished area |
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Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Deerpark Primary School
Address: Deerpark Primary School, Gartmorn Road, Sauchie, FK10 3PB
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01259 723313
Park Primary School
Address: Park Primary School, East Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1BB
Distance: 1.27 miles
Contact: 01259 724064
Coalsnaughton Primary School
Address: Coalsnaughton Primary School, Blackfaulds Street, Coalsnaughton, FK13 6JU
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: 01259 750204
Sunnyside Primary School
Address: Sunnyside Primary School, Erskine Street, Alloa, FK10 2AT
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: 01259 214976
Craigbank Primary School
Address: Craigbank Primary School, Newtonshaw, Sauchie, FK10 3EA
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: 01259 723979
Fishcross Primary School
Address: Fishcross Primary School, Ochilvale Terrace, Fishcross, FK10 3HT
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01259 722336
Redwell primary school
Address: Redwell primary school, Stirling Road, Alloa, FK10 2BS
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01259 452212
Alva Primary School
Address: Alva Primary School, Brook Street, Alva, FK12 5LY
Distance: 1.83 miles
Contact: 01259 760987
Banchory Primary School
Address: Banchory Primary School, Alloa Road, Tullibody, FK10 2TF
Distance: 1.70 miles
Contact: 01259 722606
St Serf's Primary School
Address: St Serf's Primary School, St Serf's Road, Tullibody, FK10 2RD
Distance: 2.10 miles
Contact: 01259 722950
Scotland Secondary Schools
Alva Academy
Address: Alva Academy, Academy Avenue, Alva, FK12 5FE
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: 01259 760342
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
OCHIL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, HALLPARK ROAD, SAUCHIE, ALLOA, FK10 3JQ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 724181
THE WHINS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HALLPARK ROAD, SAUCHIE, ALLOA, FK10 3JQ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 216701
NHS FORTH VALLEY OOH SERVICE
Address: HEALTH CENTRE, HALLPARK ROAD, SAUCHIE, ALLOA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE, FK10 3JQ
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: tel: 0845 4242424
HMP GLENOCHIL
Address: GLENOCHIL VILLAGE, ALLOA, FK10 3AD
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 760471
ALVA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: WEST JOHNSTONE STREET, ALVA, FK12 5BD
Distance: 1.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 760331
CLACKMANNAN & KINCARDINE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MAIN STREET, CLACKMANNAN, FK10 4JA
Distance: 2.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01259 723725
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)
Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE
Distance: 5.66 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - BARNTON ST)
Address: 54-56 BARNTON STREET, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 1NA
Distance: 5.73 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 8.97 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (MORLEY)
Address: UNIT 2, KINGSGATE SHOPPING CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 13.31 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (DUNFERMLINE)
Address: UNIT 18B, KINGSGATE CENTRE, DUNFERMLINE, FIFE, KY12 7QU
Distance: 13.31 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: 5 TEVIOT WALK, CUMBERNAULD CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1NG
Distance: 14.66 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Alloa Station is 0.77 miles away.
Address: Alloa station, Station Road, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1BA
Alloa is situated on the Croy Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Alloa Station is an unstaffed station.
Stirling Station is 5.64 miles away.
Address: Stirling station, Goosecroft Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 1PF
Stirling is situated on the Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Highland Main Line|Croy Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Stirling Station is staffed on a part time basis.