Aberfoyle, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Aberfoyle is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 830. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

830 Population 10/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
66.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population830
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain66.5 in/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population830
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates56.1786°, -4.3842°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation66.5 inches (1,688 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.6 inches (27 cm)

About Aberfoyle

Aberfoyle is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 830. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Aberfoyle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below United Kingdom avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area83.0 sq mi (214.9 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates56.1786°N, 4.3842°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Aug 4, 2017 31 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.8 110 km
May 3, 1998 Scotland, United Kingdom M3.5 104 km
Jan 23, 2011 28 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M3.5 112 km
Aug 17, 1994 40 km SE of Portree, United Kingdom M3.2 136 km
Jan 26, 1990 34 km N of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M3.0 118 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 2 km
May 18, 2013 27 km NE of Tobermory, United Kingdom M2.9 105 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 129 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 3 km
Aug 27, 1992 33 km NNE of Isle of Islay, United Kingdom M2.7 104 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 60 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 16 km
Aug 28, 1995 5 km NNW of Aviemore, United Kingdom M2.7 122 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 73 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 3 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
720 HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) Questionable Earthquake - - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 10.0 in Wettest
February 36°F (2°C) 6.5 in Coldest
March 38°F (3°C) 6.8 in
April 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
June 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in Driest
July 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 54°F (12°C) 5.4 in
September 51°F (10°C) 7.3 in
October 45°F (7°C) 8.7 in
November 40°F (4°C) 8.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 8.7 in

Aberfoyle has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 78.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.0") and June the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Aberfoyle

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dounans Residential Camp School - - - -
Aberfoyle Primary School - - - -
Old Trossachs School - - - -
Gartmore Primary School - - - -
Port of Menteith Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Aberfoyle

18 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Linn Classical classical MP3 320 kbps
Clyde Built Radio arts, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Linn Jazz jazz MP3 320 kbps
Capital FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Orryy Live 24/7, bouncy MP3
Celtic Music Radio - MP3
Buena Vida community radio, multi genre MP3 192 kbps
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Stirling Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps
100.8 Home Radio - MP3
Radio Buena Vida community radio, music MP3 192 kbps
Sunny G Community Radio community MP3 320 kbps
Heart FM Glasgow - AAC 48 kbps
Jambo! Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Impact-Digital-Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Go Radio Glasgow - MP3 128 kbps
Quality Radio - MP3
Johnstone Sound - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Aberfoyle

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Auld Kirk Museum
Balloch Steam Slipway
Hamilton Toy Museum

Libraries in Aberfoyle

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balfron Library0.0
Balloch Library0.0
Craighead Library Craighead Community Centre0.0
Drymen Library0.0
Dumbarton Library0.0
Lennoxtown Library0.0
Milngavie Library & Community Education Centre0.0
William Patrick Library0.0

Hotels in Aberfoyle

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Bull Hotel
Gartmore House
Inversnaid Bunkhouse
Inversnaid Hotel
Lake of Menteith Hotel
Loch Achray Hotel
Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel & Spa
Rob Roy Hotel

Restaurants in Aberfoyle

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aberfoyle Inn
Black Bull
Lake of Menteith Hotel
Liz MacGregors
The Faerie Tree

Cafes in Aberfoyle

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aberfoyle Bike Hire
Brig o' Turk Tearoom
Pit:stop
The Station
Wee Blether Tea Room

Castles in Aberfoyle

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Duke Murdoch's Castle
Talla Castle (ruins)

Gas Stations in Aberfoyle

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Highland

Banks in Aberfoyle

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Scotland

Golf Courses in Aberfoyle

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aberfoyle Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Aberfoyle

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Ski Resorts Near Aberfoyle

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Factor 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Glencoe Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Aberfoyle

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Glasgow Prestwick AirportPIKLarge Airport
Blair Atholl Airfield-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Bute Airfield-Small Airport
Carlung Farm-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
Dollar airstrip-Small Airport
East Lochlane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Mayfield Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Polmont-Small Airport
Sheardale airstrip-Small Airport
Skydive Strathallan-Small Airport
South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Stonehill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Aberfoyle

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aberfoyle Post Office
Gartmore Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aberfoyle

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parish of Aberfoyle
Port of Menteith
St Mary's Church
Trossachs Church

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Aberfoyle

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Aberfoyle.

Name Description
Inversnaid Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aberfoyle

What is the population of Aberfoyle?

Aberfoyle has a population of 830 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 83.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aberfoyle?

Aberfoyle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches, with 10.6 inches of snow.

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