Blanefield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blanefield
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 A view over Blanefield and Strathblane from Ballagan |
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 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 | NS561794 |
| • Edinburgh | 46 mi (74 km) E |
| • London | 358 mi (576 km) SSE |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G63 |
| Dialling code | 01360 |
| Police | Central Scotland |
| Fire | Central Scotland |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Blanefield is a village in Scotland, located right next to another village called Strathblane. To its west, you'll find Dumgoyne, which is an old volcano, the Glengoyne Distillery, and the beautiful Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. The West Highland Way, a famous long walking path, goes near the village.
The Blane Water is a river that flows through the area. Its Scottish Gaelic name, Uisge Bhlàthain, means "mouth-river" because many smaller streams join it. One of these streams, the Ballagan Burn, has a waterfall called the Spout of Ballagan. This waterfall shows 192 different layers of coloured rocks like shale and limestone. The Blane Water eventually flows into the Endrick Water, which then goes west to Loch Lomond.
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Blanefield's Past
In the early 1800s, Blanefield's population grew a lot. This was partly because of big factories that made printed cotton fabric, called calico. There were also places called bleachfields that made fabric white. Many adults and children worked long hours in these factories.
Today, you won't see any of these old factories. Blanefield is now a pretty, rural village. Most people who live here travel to nearby towns like Glasgow or Stirling for work.
How Blanefield is Governed
Blanefield is part of the Stirling council area in Scotland. This area has its own local government.
For local elections, Blanefield and Strathblane are part of the Forth and Endrick ward. A ward is an area that elects people to represent it on the council. This ward chooses three councillors using a system called proportional representation. This system helps make sure that different groups get a fair number of representatives.
Many tourists visit Blanefield. They come to enjoy the walks and the lovely scenery of the moorlands. The village has useful places like a chemist, a deli, a pub, and a hotel.
Learning in Blanefield
The local primary school for younger students is Strathblane Primary School.
Older students attend Balfron High School, which is the local high school.
Sports and Activities
Blanefield has its own local football team called Blanefield Thistle F.C.
There are also many clubs and groups for different sports and activities. These include tennis, bowls, darts, karate, and snooker.
Images for kids
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The remains of Blanefield railway station in 1974
