Blanefield
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| Area | 17 sq mi (44 km2) |
| Population | 1,811 (2001 Census) |
| • Density | 54/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | [[[:Template:Ordnance Survey url]] NS561794] |
| • Edinburgh | 46 mi (74 km) E |
| • London | 358 mi (576 km) SSE |
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| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G63 |
| Dialling code | 01360 |
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| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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Blanefield is a settlement in Scotland contiguous with Strathblane's northwestern fringe. To the west is the volcanic plug Dumgoyne, Glengoyne Distillery and the Trossachs National Park. The West Highland Way—a long-distance trail—passes close to the village.
The Blane Water (Uisge Bhlàthain) has also been referred to as Beul-abhainn (Script error: No such module "IPA".) meaning "mouth-river" after the numerous burns merging. One of its tributaries, the Ballagan Burn passes over the waterfall the Spout of Ballagan which shows 192 alternate strata of coloured shales and limestone (including pure alabaster). The Blane flows into the Endrick, which, in its turn, flows westward to Loch Lomond.[1]
History
A rise in population during the early 19th century was due in part to the development of a large calico printfield at Blanefield (employing 78 adults and 45 children under 14) and two bleachfields at Dumbrock (employing 67 adults and 14 children under 14) working 10–11 hours per day, 6 days a week. There is no sign of this industry in the village today which has a rural, picturesque aspect while the majority of parishioners now commute to work in neighbouring towns such as Bearsden, Glasgow, Milngavie, and Stirling.
Governance
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For elections to Stirling Council, Blanefield and Strathblane are part of the Forth and Endrick ward.[2] The ward returns three councillors under a system of proportional representation. At the 2017 Scottish local elections, one councillor each from the Conservatives and SNP, and an Independent were returned.[2]
Tourism plays a prominent economic role in Blanefield. Tourists visit the area for the walks and the local scenery of the Moorland moors. There are local amenities in Blanefield, including a chemist, deli, pub and hotel, to name a few.
Education
Strathblane Primary School is the local primary school.
Balfron High School is the local high school.
Sport
Blanefield Thistle F.C. is a local football team. There are clubs and organisations for tennis, bowls, darts, karate and snooker.[3]
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.bfhrutj (1 March 2023). "Water". Strathblane Heritage Society. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Councillors". Stirling Council. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Strathblane and Blanefield Organisations". strathblanefield.org.uk. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
External links
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- www.strathblanefield.org.uk, local community website for Strathblane and Blanefield, supported by Strathblanefield Community Council.
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