page_title: Bridge of Allan
section_title: Strathallan Games
hierarchical_section_title: Bridge of Allan / Strathallan Games
caption_attribution_description: English: Pipe band practicing at the Strathallan Games. Bridge of Allan, England
context_page_description: Bridge of Allan is a town in the Stirling council area in Scotland, just north of the city of Stirling. It lies on the Allan Water, a northern tributary of the River Forth, built largely on the well-wooded slopes of the Westerton and Airthrey estates, sheltered by the Ochil Hills from the north and east winds. Most of the town is to the east of the river; the bridge is part of the A9, Scotland's longest road, while the railway line and the M9 pass to the west of the river. Bridge of Allan railway station is on the electrified Edinburgh to Dunblane Line.
context_section_description: The Sunday following the first Saturday in August is usually the date for the Strathallan Games. Founded at Westerton in 1852 by Major Henderson, the games attract hundreds of athletes, pipe bands and highland dancers.
caption: Pipe band practicing at the Strathallan Games in 2004.
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