Abbey Road Place is a street located in Stirling. It uses the postcode FK8 1LN. The street has a length of approximately 73 metres.
The street is located within the Stirling Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
It is located within the county of Stirling and Falkirk, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 355.62 miles North West from central London., 22.02 miles North East from Glasgow, 30.91 miles North West from Edinburgh and 43.39 miles South West from Dundee.
ABBEY ROAD PLACE is within the Post Town of STIRLING
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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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Road Place
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Stirling City Centre Address: Forthside Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.37 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Stirling City Centre Address: 1 Goosecroft Rd, Stirling, FK8 1JA Telephone: 0871 984 6499 Visit Hotel Page |
0.45 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Stirling Address: Springkerse Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
0.83 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Stirling South Address: Glasgow Road, Whins Of Milton Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.88 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Stirling M80 Address: Moto Service Area, Pirnhall Rd, Stirling, FK7 8EU Telephone: 0871 984 6178 Visit Hotel Page |
3.29 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Fierce Properties | 51 Cowane Street, Stirling, FK8 1JW | Visit Website |
| The Stirling Property Shop | 24 Friars Street, Stirling, FK8 1HA | |
| Martin & Co | 14 King Street, Stirling, FK8 1AY | Visit Website |
| Aberdein Considine | 23 Port Street Stirling FK8 2EJ | Visit Website |
| LSL Land & New Homes | 55 Port Street Stirling FK8 2EW |
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| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Road Place | |
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| Latitude | 56.123325 |
| Longitude | -3.926174 |
| OS Easting (X): | 280271 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 693951 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NS803940 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road Place
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Abbey Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:43 |
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| Sunset | 15:44 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Strathallan 21 December 2024 at 11:00 (15.92 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
| ONS Area Code | S00133567 |
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| ONS Area Name | Constrained Young Families |
| LSOA Code: | S01013092 |
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| LSOA Name: | Forth - 03 |
| SOA Code: | 3d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02002454 |
| MSOA Name: | Forth |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Stirling Superstore |
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| Wallace St, Stirling, FK8 1NP |
| 0345 677 9658 |
| Distance: 0.44 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Stirling Superstore |
| Sainsburys Stirling Kings Mall |
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| 16 - 18 Kings Mall, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 2BX |
| 01786 463574 |
| Distance: 0.49 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Stirling Kings Mall |
| Waitrose Stirling |
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| Waitrose Ltd, Unit 1, Burghmuir Retail Park, Burghmuir Road, STIRLING, FK7 7GX |
| 01786 464021 |
| Distance: 0.72 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Stirling |
| Iceland Stirling |
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| Units 1/5 Pitt Terrace, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 2EZ |
| 01786464300 |
| Distance: 0.74 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Stirling |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01890 | STIRLING - ESSTI | P3 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | >=30 | 16.4 | >=30 | Y | 6 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Stirling |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Viewforth, Stirling &FK8 2ET |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0845 277 7000 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Stirling |
| 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: Stirling North Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Stirling and Falkirk |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Braehead Primary School
Address: Braehead Primary School, Springfield Road, Stirling, FK7 7RG
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01786 462770
Riverside Primary School
Address: Riverside Primary School, Forrest Road, STIRLING, FK8 1UJ
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01786 237933
Allan's Primary School
Address: Allan's Primary School, 29 Spittal Street, Stirling, FK8 1DU
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: 01786 237935
Our Lady's RC Primary School
Address: Our Lady's RC Primary School, Raploch Community Campus, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1SD
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01786 272324
Raploch Primary School
Address: Raploch Primary School, Raploch Community Campus, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1SD
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: 01786 272320
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Stirling Community Hospital | Livilands Gate, Stirling | FK8 2AU | 1.93 Km | View Directions |
| Lochview Hospital | Stirling Road, Larbert | FK5 4SE | 11.71 Km | View Directions |
| Bellsdyke Hospital | Bellsdyke Road, Larbert | FK5 4SF | 11.83 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| RIVERSIDE DENTAL | 32 Forth Crescent, Stirling | FK8 1LG | 0.28 Km | View Directions |
| STIRLING DENTAL PRACTICE | 23 Princess Street, Stirling | FK8 1HQ | 0.86 Km | View Directions |
| DENTAL SURGERY LIMITED | 64-66 Port Street, Stirling | FK8 2LJ | 1.05 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ORCHARD HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: UNION STREET, STIRLING, FK8 1PH
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 450394
ALLAN PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 ALLAN PARK, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2QD
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 451375
BELLFIELD CENTRE
Address: STIRLING HEALTH AND CARE VILLAGE, LIVILANDS GATE, STIRLING, FK8 2AU
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 444818
PARK TERRACE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GP AND MINOR INJURY SERVICE, LIVILANDS, STIRLING, FK8 2AU
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 445888
PARK AVENUE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: GP CENTRE, LIVILANDS, STIRLING, FK8 2AU
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 473529
VIEWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE GP AND MINOR INJURY SERVICE, LIVILANDS, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2AU
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 434720
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Tesco Stores Ltd | Wallace Street, Stirling | FK8 1NP | 01786 897847 | View Directions | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | 12 Barnton Street, Stirling | FK8 1NB | 01786 474751 | View Directions | |
| Superdrug Stores PLC | C/O Superdrug, Unit 2, Ochilview Mall, Thistle Centre, , Stirling, | FK8 2EA | 01786 473548 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - BARNTON ST)
Address: 54-56 BARNTON STREET, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 1NA
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (STIRLING - ORCHARD CROFT)
Address: 23 ORCHARD CROFT, THISTLE CENTRE, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2EE
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (FALKIRK - HIGH STREET)
Address: 79-91 HIGH STREET, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1HB
Distance: 10.16 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: 5 TEVIOT WALK, CUMBERNAULD CENTRE, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1NG
Distance: 12.34 miles
Contact: :
4131 CUMBERNAULD
Address: ASDA OPTICIANS, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, G67 1JW
Distance: 12.42 miles
Contact: :
ASDA OPTICIANS (CUMBERNAULD)
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, 1 TRYST ROAD, CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW, LANARKSHIRE, G67 1JW
Distance: 12.42 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Stirling Station is 0.44 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.
Bridge of Allan Station is 2.59 miles away.
Address: Bridge of Allan station, Station Road, Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, FK9 4PH
Bridge of Allan is situated on the Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Highland Main Line|Croy Line|Edinburgh to Dunblane Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Bridge of Allan Station is an unstaffed station.