The River Stinchar ( ) is a river in

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. It flows south west from the

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to enter the

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at Ballantrae, about south-southeast of

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. It is reputed poet

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fished the river, and despite being impressed by its beauty, was unable to find words to rhyme with the name. In the mid-20th century, William MacFarlane and his family, who lived in nearby Pinmore Lodge among , built motor boats under the brand of Stinchar Craft.

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