Bridge of Allan

Bridge of Allan, a beautiful village on Allan Water, 3 miles N. of Stirling by tram. Sheltered by the Ochils, it owes its prosperity partly to the mineral saline wells of Airthrey, and partly to its delightful situation and mild climate, which render it a favourite resort of invalids, especially in spring and autumn. There are excellent hotels, abundance of good lodgings, four churches, and the Macfarlane Museum (1887). Pop. (1861) 1803; (1891) 3207.