Talk:Cornton

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Cornton
The ancient village of Cornton on the North Bank of the River Forth is amongst the oldest of Stirling settlements originating in Pre-Roman times and servicing the ford marked by the Causewayhead Road. The area that is now the Cornton and on the opposite bank, the Raploch, were the only available patches of agricultural land prior to draining programs of later eras. Wallace´s Battle of Stirling Bridge took place on and around the site of the present housing estate and although there is no clear marker anywhere to inform the adventurous visitor, the dominant position of the Abbey Craig indicates the natural route to the battle scene. The original bridge was anecdotally regarded as being positoned at least fifty metres up stream from the present location of the medieval bridge and archeaological dives in the last century provided eviidence of the original piers of a previous bridge.

Streets of The Cornton
Street names in the Cornton have always avoided politicisation and over the years residents have striven to continue the ancient tradition of naming streets after geographical features. The estate has only three streets named after individuals - Johnstone Avenue is named after the legendary footballer Jimmy Johnstone[doubtful - it is Johnston Avenue, not Johnstone Avenue], Mongtgomery Way is named after the legendary Second World War Legend Field Marshall Montgomery and Adamson Place is named after the legendary Joy Adamson, tireless writer and campaigner for lions. All the other streets and roads are either mountains or glens Ledi View, Menteith Road - named after the only lake in Scotland, Voil Road, Achray Drive, Strathmore Drive (the longest street), Strathmore Crescent, Cruachan Avenue, Ruskie Road and the highly desirable Vorlich Place

Buildings of Interest
The Chalet in Strathmore Drive is Stirling's only authentic reproduction of a Swiss Chalet in the style of a Scottish Pub, though much of the original exterior has remained stubbornly resistant to change over the years. The former health clinic at the top of Cornton Road now houses the world-famous studios of Randy Rythms, owned and managed by ex Roxy Music session saxophonist, Randy Honeyman.

A University Town
On the site of the former Rubberworks factory, the town and University have built John Forty's Court although it is locally known as Forty Towers. One of the more charming parts of the estate.

Corntonvale Prison
No trip to Cornton would be complete without a quick visit to Corntonvale Prison. Corntonvale Prison is not really in Cornton since the electoral boundary actually terminates at the first class Cornton Primary School. Corntonvale is actually in the electoral district of Bridge of Allan although just a tad on the wrong side of the railway to be called Bofavale prison - a popular suggestion for the next time it re-evaluates its role.