Gleneagles, Scotland

Gleneagles, Scotland

Gleneagles (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann na h-Eaglais/Gleann Eagas) is a glen in the Ochil Hills of Perth and Kinross in Scotland. The name's origin apparently has nothing to do with eagles, but is said to be a corruption of the Scottish Gaelic word for a church, or a gap in the hills.

It is famous for its hotel, and golf course, and also hosted the controversial G8 conference in July 2005, which earned the area the nickname of "the most fortified golf course in Scotland" due to extensive security.

Gleneagles railway station, formerly known as Crieff Junction, is on the line between Perth and Stirling. This was the junction for the branch line to Crieff, which closed in 1964.

Gleneagles is an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is noted as one of the most beautiful places in the world.It also boasts a fantastic fishery-Frandy Fishery- quoted as convert|250|acre|km2 of Fly Fishing heaven.

It is very close to the village of Auchterarder, and only a short distance from Perth and Stirling. Edinburgh too is only around 45 minutes away.

ee also

*Gleneagles Agreement
*Gleneagles Hotel
*Frandy Fishery

External links

* [http://www.nadir.org/nadir/initiativ/agp/resistg8/maps1/images/hillwalks/craigentagget/0607craigentagget01.htm View] through Gleneagles to the Gleneagles Hotel, named after the glen.
* [http://www.direct.gov.uk/Gtgl1/GuideToGovernment/InternationalBodies/InternationalBodiesArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4003091&chk=h%2Bl9pN History of the G8] - UK government site


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