Blanefield
Blanefield is a settlement in
The Blane Water (Uisge Bhlàthain) has also been referred to as Beul-abhainn (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [ˈpial̪ˠa.ɪɲ]) 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.
History
A rise in population during the early 19th century was due in part to the development of a large
Governance
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Blanefield lies within the registration county and
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For elections to Stirling Council, Blanefield and Strathblane are part of the Forth and Endrick
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
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Strathblane Primary School is the local primary school.
Sport
Blanefield Thistle F.C. is a local football team. There are clubs and organisations for tennis, bowls, darts, karate and snooker.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Councillors". Stirling Council. Archived from the original on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 12 October 2020.
- ^ "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.