Earrann was our quarterly 12-page newspaper that finished publication in spring 2008. The newspaper started in 1999 and we managed 27 editions. Some of the articles related to the social history and heritage of Arnprior. A small selection of these are available from the links below. These will be added over the coming months to build up a small record centre.
Local enterprise
Farming is the main business in Arnprior and the local garage services and repairs agricultural vehicles and equipment.
Tourism is
important for the Stirling economy and there is accommodation in and around the area which caters for visitors. There are a few local
websites
and you will find more information for the wider
area at
visitscotland
Surprisingly there is an established firm of
furniture retailers on the main road in the village -
Steven Burgess - the website alone is worth a visit
Earrann
Earrann
Earrann articles
A nature watch summary will also be added to this page. If you have any sightings to record then contact the ACC secretary who will add them to the list. Birds, butterflies, beetles and wildcats!
Healthy stuff
Local enterprise
Mobile Library timetable
Local Events Diary
Sunday 26 April Balfron 10k
Saturday 30 May Drymen Show
Saturday 6 June Gargunnock Show
Saturday 13 June Kippen Street Fayre
Saturday 29 August Thornhill Gala
Arnprior is not large enough for a big public event but we have plenty of neighbours who hold regular annual shows and races. Many of the events have their own website so check them out for more information. The area is also well known for cycling club on-road races.
Fancy a swim? The nearest simming pool is at
Balfron High school (7 miles) but public use is a bit limited during term
time. There is also the pool at the
McClaren Leisure Centre in Callendar (12 miles) which has more scope for public
swimming as well as being used by the school. The links should take you to more information including opening times.
Both locations have a suite of other indoor facilities to help you keep fit. Don't forget to use the
Paths page for local
walks and rides.
Gone fishing
There are a few places managed for angling by private clubs, such as the Mill Dam, a small loch that was originally designed to supply the Arnprior Mill.
The mobile library service visits Arnprior fortnightly on the following Wednesdays:
January 14, 28
February 11, 25
March 11, 25
April 8, 22
May 6, 20
June 3, 17
July 1, 15, 29
August 12, 26
September 9, 23
October 7, 21
November 4, 18
December 2, 16, 30
Arnprior is a great place for pictures and a small selection are on this website. The
Arnpics page is a small archive that can
develop with your help and there are more pictures of the local landscape on
flickr
Saturday 24 January Buchlyvie 10k
In development
Leisure page