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Blanefield lies within the registration county and Lieutenancy of [[Stirlingshire]], which was an administrative [[Counties of Scotland|county]] until local government reorganisation in 1975. From 1975 to 1996 it was part of the [[Central Region, Scotland|Central]] [[Regions and districts of Scotland|region of Scotland]]. Since 1996, Blanefield has formed part of the [[Stirling council area]]. |
Blanefield lies within the registration county and Lieutenancy of [[Stirlingshire]], which was an administrative [[Counties of Scotland|county]] until local government reorganisation in 1975. From 1975 to 1996 it was part of the [[Central Region, Scotland|Central]] [[Regions and districts of Scotland|region of Scotland]]. Since 1996, Blanefield has formed part of the [[Stirling council area]]. |
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[[File:Blanefield Station 1831254 92e15256.jpg|thumb|right|The remains of Blanefield railway station in 1974]] |
[[File:Blanefield Station 1831254 92e15256.jpg|thumb|right|The remains of Blanefield railway station in 1974]] |
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For elections to Stirling Council, Blanefield and Strathblane are part of the Forth and Endrick [[ward (politics)|ward]].<ref name="councillors">{{cite web |
For elections to Stirling Council, Blanefield and Strathblane are part of the Forth and Endrick [[ward (politics)|ward]].<ref name="councillors">{{cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Councillors|url=https://sc-public.azurewebsites.net/councillors?theme=mystirling|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://sc-public.azurewebsites.net/councillors?theme=mystirling|archive-date=|accessdate=12th October 2020|website=|publisher=Stirling Council}}</ref> The ward returns three councillors under a system of [[proportional representation]]. At the [[2017 Scottish local elections|2017 Scottish Local Elections]] one councillor each from the [[Scottish Conservative Party|Conservative]], [[Scottish National Party|Scottish National]] Parties and an [[Independent politician|Independent]] were returned..<ref name="councillors"/> |
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Revision as of 10:59, 12 October 2020
Blanefield
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 A view over Blanefield and Strathblane from Ballagan | |
  Blanefield Location within the Stirling council area | |
| Area | 17 sq mi (44 km2) |
| Population | 1,811 (2001 Census) |
| • Density | 54/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | NS561794 |
| • Edinburgh | 46 mi (74 km) E |
| • London | 358 mi (576 km) SSE |
| Civil parish | |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G63 |
| Dialling code | 01360 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Blanefield is a settlement 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 (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 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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Blanefield lies within the registration county and Lieutenancy of Stirlingshire, which was an administrative county until local government reorganisation in 1975. From 1975 to 1996 it was part of the Central region of Scotland. Since 1996, Blanefield has formed part of the Stirling council area.
For elections to Stirling Council, Blanefield and Strathblane are part of the Forth and Endrick ward.[1] The ward returns three councillors under a system of proportional representation. At the 2017 Scottish Local Elections one councillor each from the Conservative, Scottish National Parties and an Independent were returned..[1]
'Neighbouring towns, villages and places.' | |
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Tourisim plays a prominent economic role in Blanefield. Tourists visit the area for the walks and the local scenery of the 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 Association football team. There are clubs and organisations for tennis, bowls, darts, karate and snooker.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Councillors". Stirling Council. Retrieved 12th October 2020.
{{cite web}}: Check|archive-url=value (help); Check date values in:|accessdate=(help)CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Strathblane and Blanefield Organisations".
External links
- www.strathblanefield.org.uk, local community website for Strathblane and Blanefield, supported by Strathblanefield Community Council.