Introduction

This evening, I am reporting on the small town of Tillicoultry in central Scotland.

Information on Tillicoultry

This town is not on the regular ‘tourist trail’. It may be of interest to visitors wishing to connect with personal ancestry and/or using the nearby hiking trail.

Tillicoultry is one of the ‘Hillfoots Villages’ on the A91, which runs (west to east) from Stirling to St. Andrews, Location at the southern base of the Ochil Hills provides a spectacular backdrop.

The name is of Gaelic origin- tulach cul tir– which translates as ‘back- land knoll’.

There are records of the town going back to 1263. During the early 18th century a cloth known as Tillicoultry Serge was manufactured by weaving worsted with linen. By the time of the industrial revolution the local burn (stream) was a recognised source of power, with the first mill being established in the 1790s.

Continuing connection with the manufacturing era is manifested in the Sterling Mills Retail Outlet Village.

Visitor attractions within range of Tillicoultry include Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument and Castle Campbell.

More information for tourists

Cities, towns and villages together with many other aspects of Scotland are covered in the Visitors’ Guide to Scotland. ISBN is 978-1-9161332-0-4. Also available via Kindle.