Abbey Craig Court in Causewayhead in the city of STIRLING
About Abbey Craig Court
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 , which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 356.32 miles North West from central London., 22.96 miles North East from Glasgow, 31.02 miles North West from Edinburgh and 42.65 miles South West from Dundee.
ABBEY CRAIG COURT 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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Map of Abbey Craig Court
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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 Craig Court
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Stirling City Centre Address: 1 Goosecroft Rd, Stirling, FK8 1JA Telephone: 0871 984 6499 Visit Hotel Page |
1.23 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Stirling City Centre Address: Forthside Way Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.35 |
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3: Name:Holiday Inn Express Stirling Address: Springkerse Business Park Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.42 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Stirling South Address: Glasgow Road, Whins Of Milton Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.83 |
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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 |
4.23 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
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Location Details
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| Latitude | 56.136859 |
| Longitude | -3.918716 |
| OS Easting (X): | 280777 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 695444 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NS808954 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:24 |
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| Sunset | 16:33 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Strathallan 2 November 2024 at 14:00 (14.96 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Drizzle |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.3°C (94.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00132905, S00133283, S00133284, S00133285 & S00133635 |
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| ONS Area Name | Agricultural Communities, Communal Retirement, Self-Sufficient Retirement & Student Communal Living |
| LSOA Code: | S01013093, S01013080 &S01013083 |
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| LSOA Name: | Forth - 04, Causewayhead - 01 &Bridge of Allan and University - 01 |
| SOA Code: | 2b, 3c &1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02002454, S02002452 &S02002453 |
| MSOA Name: | Forth, Causewayhead &Bridge of Allan and University |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Stirling Superstore |
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| Wallace St, Stirling, FK8 1NP |
| 0345 677 9658 |
| Distance: 1.14 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Stirling Superstore |
| Sainsburys Stirling |
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| Drip Road, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 1RA |
| 01786 469200 |
| Distance: 1.22 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Stirling |
| Sainsburys Stirling Kings Mall |
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| 16 - 18 Kings Mall, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 2BX |
| 01786 463574 |
| Distance: 1.43 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Stirling Kings Mall |
| Morrisons Stirling |
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| Munro Road, Stirling FK7 7SR |
| 01786 448231 |
| Distance: 1.48 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Stirling |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01786 - Stirling |
| Area Code: 01259 - Alloa |
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 |
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Nearest Schools
Scotland Secondary Schools
St Modan's High School
Address: St Modan's High School, Royal Stuart Way, STIRLING, FK7 7WS
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01786 470962
Wallace High School
Address: Wallace High School, Airthrey Road, STIRLING, FK9 5HW
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01786 462166
Scotland Primary Schools
Riverside Primary School
Address: Riverside Primary School, Forrest Road, STIRLING, FK8 1UJ
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: 01786 237933
Bridge Of Allan Primary
Address: Bridge Of Allan Primary, Pullar Avenue, Bridge Of Allan, STIRLING, FK9 4SY
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01786 832050
Our Lady's RC Primary School
Address: Our Lady's RC Primary School, Raploch Community Campus, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1SD
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01786 272324
Raploch Primary School
Address: Raploch Primary School, Raploch Community Campus, Drip Road, STIRLING, FK8 1SD
Distance: 1.30 miles
Contact: 01786 272320
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Stirling Community Hospital | Livilands Gate, Stirling | FK8 2AU | 3.50 Km | View Directions |
| Bellsdyke Hospital | Bellsdyke Road, Larbert | FK5 4SF | 12.87 Km | View Directions |
| Lochview Hospital | Stirling Road, Larbert | FK5 4SE | 12.92 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| AIRTHREY PARK DENTAL CENTRE | Hermitage Road, Stirling | FK9 4LA | 0.96 Km | View Directions |
| RIVERSIDE DENTAL | 32 Forth Crescent, Stirling | FK8 1LG | 1.63 Km | View Directions |
| STIRLING DENTAL PRACTICE | 23 Princess Street, Stirling | FK8 1HQ | 2.18 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
COMMON CLINICAL CONDITIONS PILOT
Address: UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING, ANDREW MILLER BULIDING, STIRLING, FK9 4LA
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 463303
AIRTHREY PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: HERMITAGE ROAD, UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK9 4NJ
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 463831
ORCHARD HOUSE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: UNION STREET, STIRLING, FK8 1PH
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 450394
HMP STIRLING
Address: CORNTON ROAD, STIRLING, FK9 5NU
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 832591
BRIDGE OF ALLAN HEALTH CENTRE
Address: FOUNTAIN ROAD, BRIDGE OF ALLAN, STIRLING, FK9 4EU
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 833210
ALLAN PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 19 ALLAN PARK, STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK8 2QD
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 451375
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Right Medicine Pharmacy Ltd | The Shopping Precinct, Andrew Miller Building, University Of Stirling, , Stirling, | FK9 4LA | 01786 463303 | View Directions | |
| Holm Pharmacy Ltd | 54 Johnston Avenue, Cornton, Stirling, | FK9 5DJ | 01786 447265 | View Directions | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | Sainsbury Store, Drip Road, Stirling, | FK8 1RA | 01786 449908 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Stirling Station is 1.35 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 2.02 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.