Blanefield
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.
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 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GLASGOW |
| Postcode district | G63 |
| Dialling code | 01360 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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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.
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