Lairg, Scotland

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf town
gptkbp:annualEvent Lairg Agricultural Show
gptkbp:area approximately 1.5 square miles
gptkbp:climate temperate maritime climate
gptkbp:community active local community groups
gptkbp:communityEngagement active community engagement initiatives
gptkbp:communityEvents Lairg Gala Day
gptkbp:communityService local health services available
gptkbp:connects A836 road
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Scottish_cultural_heritage
Scottish_Gaelic_language_spoken
gptkbp:demographics predominantly_Scottish
gptkbp:economicActivity agriculture
gptkbp:education primary school available
gptkbp:environment natural beauty
gptkbp:established historical records date back to the 12th century
gptkbp:famousFor Lairg Sheepdog Trials
gptkbp:features gptkb:Lairg_Loch
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:River_Shin
gptkbp:historicalEvent site_of_the_Lairg_Fair
gptkbp:historicalPeriod sheep farming
gptkbp:historicalSignificance site of the Lairg Stone
gptkbp:historicalSite Lairg Stone Circle
gptkbp:history gptkb:St._Mary's_Church
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lairg, Scotland
gptkbp:knownFor being_the_largest_village_in_Sutherland
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Lairg_War_Memorial
gptkbp:landUse agricultural land
gptkbp:localArt Scottish_art_exhibitions
gptkbp:localBusiness small shops and services
gptkbp:localCuisine Scottish_dishes
gptkbp:localEconomy supported by tourism and agriculture.
gptkbp:localFestival gptkb:Lairg_Music_Festival
gptkbp:localGovernment gptkb:Highland_Council
part_of_Highland_Council_area
gptkbp:localHistory rich local history
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:nearestCity gptkb:Bonar_Bridge
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Highland_council_area
gptkbp:population approximately 1,000
gptkbp:postalCode IV27
gptkbp:publicTransport bus services available
gptkbp:recreation fishing
gptkbp:river River Oykel
gptkbp:sport local football clubs
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Scottish_Highlands
gptkb:Sutherland
gptkbp:timeZone GMT/BST
gptkbp:touristAttraction gptkb:Lairg_Heritage_Centre
gptkbp:transportation important transport hub in the region
has a railway station
gptkbp:transportLinks connected_to_Inverness
gptkbp:wildlife diverse wildlife in the area