Croftamie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Croftamie
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.jpg) The main road through Croftamie |
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| OS grid reference | NS476859 |
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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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Croftamie (in Scottish Gaelic Croit Sheumaidh) is a small village. It is also a community council area. You can find Croftamie in the Stirling council area in Scotland. It is located just south of the larger village of Drymen.
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Discover Croftamie Village
Where is Croftamie?
Croftamie is a charming village in Scotland. It's part of the Stirling area. The village sits south of Drymen. This makes it easy to find on a map.
A Look at Croftamie's History
Croftamie has an interesting past. It was once part of a different area called Dunbartonshire. Over the years, the way local areas are managed has changed.
Changing Borders
In 1975, Croftamie became part of the Dumbarton district. This district was within a larger region called Strathclyde. Later, in 1983, Croftamie moved again. It became part of the Stirling District. This district was in the Central Region of Scotland. Finally, in 1996, the Central Region was removed. Stirling District then became its own self-governing area. This is how it became the Stirling council area we know today.
How Croftamie is Governed
Croftamie has its own active community council. A community council is a group of local people. They work together to make decisions for their village. They usually meet at the But and Ben public house. This helps them discuss important local matters.
Transport in Croftamie
Long ago, Croftamie had a train station. It was called Drymen station. This station was part of the Forth and Clyde Junction Railway. It helped people travel to and from the village.
