Strathblane
Coordinates: 55°59′11″N 4°18′22″W / 55.986467°N 4.306127°W
Strathblane (Scottish Gaelic: Strath Bhlàthain[1] pronounced [s̪d̪̊ɾahˈvlˠ̪aː.ɪɲ]) is a village and parish at the extreme south of the Stirling council area, in central Scotland.
Strathblane | |
Scottish Gaelic: Strath Bhlàthain | |
A view over Strathblane from Ballagan |
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Strathblane shown within the Stirling council area | |
Area | 17 sq mi (44 km2) |
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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 |
Council area | Stirling |
Lieutenancy area | Stirling and Falkirk |
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 |
Strathblane Media
Mugdock Castle was the stronghold of the Clan Graham.
References
- ↑ Newton, Michael (1999). Bho Chluaidh Gu Calasraid: From the Clyde to Callander. Acair Ltd. ISBN 978-0861522651.