Crianlarich
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Crianlarich (A' Chrìon Làraich in Gaelic) is a village in Stirling district, Scotland. The village's name derives from the Gaelic for "low pass", relating to its geographical location.
Crianlarich has been a major crossroads for north and westbound journeys in Scotland since medieval times. In the 1750s, two military roads met in the village; in the 19th century, it became a railway junction on what is now the West Highland Line; in the 20th century it became the meeting point of the major A82 and A85 roads. The town bills itself "the gateway to the Highlands", sitting roughly half way along the West Highland Way.
The village sits on the River Fillan at the north western extent of the Trossachs, lying in the shadow of several Munro peaks, notably Ben More, but also Stob Binnein and Cruach Ardrain.
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