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Until 1975, Strathblane lay within the county of Stirlingshire. From 1975 to 1996 it was part of the Central region of Scotland. Since 1996, Strathblane has formed part of the Stirling council area.
For elections to Stirling Council, Strathblane is part of the Forth and Endrick ward.[5] The ward returns three councillors under a system of proportional representation. At the 2007 elections one councillor each from the Conservative, Labour and Scottish Nationalist Parties.[5]
Strathblane community council represents the villages of Strathblane, Blanefield and Mugdock.[6]
[edit] Geography
Neighbouring towns, villages and places.
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At 55°59'11?N, 4°18'22?W (55.986°, -4.306°) Strathblane is situated at the southern foot of the Campsie Fells, on the River Blane, 265 feet (81 m) above sea level.[7] The prevailing rock of Strathblane's hills is basalt, and that of its lowlands Old Red Sandstone. The soil is sandy in the upper part of the valley, and clayey in the lower.
A panorama of Strathblane from the rocky ridge leading to Earl's Seat.
[edit] Demography
The village of Strathblane has a total resident population of 1,811,[8] whilst the wider Strathblane Community Council Area, which covers 44 square kilometres (17.0 sq mi), has a larger population of 2,396.[9]
The population of the Parish was 620 in 1795, the 1871 census reported 1,235 which had grown to 1,811 by the time of the 2001 census.
| Year |
1801 |
1811 |
1821 |
1831 |
1841 |
1851 |
1861 |
1871 |
1881 |
1891 |
1901 |
1911 |
1921 |
1951 |
| Population |
734 |
795 |
748 |
1,033 |
894 |
1,010 |
1,388 |
1,235 |
1,343 |
1,671 |
880 |
1,024 |
1,275 |
1,354 |
| Source:A Vision of Britain through Time |
[edit] Economy
Tourism plays a prominent economic role in Strathblane. Tourists visit the area for the walks and the local scenery of the moors. There are local amenities in Strathblane, including newsagents, hairdressers and the apothecary to name a few.
[edit] Landmarks
Mugdock Castle was the stronghold of the Clan Graham from the middle of the 13th century. Its ruins are located in Mugdock Country Park at Strathblane's southern extremity with Milngavie.
The Stirling Observer dated 25 August 1921 reported the unveiling of "a monument erected in memory of those ..[25 men of Strathblane]... who fell in the Great War" by Sir Archibald Edmonstone, the Duke of Montrose. whose family seat was Duntreath Castle by Blanefield.[10] The monument was designed by Robert Lorimer and was constructed of Doddington stone. It consists of a square base, each side being panelled to receive the inscriptions and names, a "slender shaft" rises from the base, and at the top of the shaft are four shields, the finish being a cross.
The Duke of Montrose in unveiling the monument paid tribute to the sacrifice made by those from the parish who had died for their country. He said "what the war had meant to those who took part in it, and what their sacrifice meant to those who had benefited by their death, and what it ought to mean to the people of our land as an incentive to noble and self sacrificing lives."[11]
Strathblane Parish Church is a Church of Scotland, part of the Presbytery of Stirling, and Synod of Forth.[12]
[edit] Education
Strathblane Primary School
Strathblane Primary School is the local primary school.
Blanefield Thistle F.C. is a local Association football team. There are clubs and organisations for darts, karate and snooker.[citation needed]
[edit] Notable people
John Smith (1724-1814) was a bookseller born in Strathblane, who established Glasgow's first public library.[13]
James Gordon, Baron Gordon of Strathblane is a businessman and manager granted a Life Peerage granted the territorial qualification of Deil's Craig in Stirling.
[edit] References
- , Newton, Michael (1999). Bho Chluaidh Gu Calasraid: From the Clyde to Callander. Acair Ltd. ISBN 978-0861522651.
- , Comparative Population Profile: Strathblane Locality Scotland. 2001 Census Online. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
- , Skene, William Forbes (2007). Four Ancient Books of Wales. Forgotten Books, 118. ISBN 978-1605061658.
- , Stringer, Keith (1998). in Alexander, Grant: Medieval Scotland. Columbia University Press, 10. ISBN 978-0748611102.
- , a b Councillors. Stirling Council. Retrieved on 2008-05-19.
- , Strathblane community council. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
- , Frances H. Groome. Descriptive Gazetteer entry for Strathblane. visionofbritain.org.uk. Retrieved on 2008-05-20.
- , Comparative Population Profile: Strathblane Locality Scotland. 2001 Census Online. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
- , 2001 Census Results (PDF). Stirling Council. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
- , Mary McGrigor (1996). The Family: Edmonstone of Duntreath. edmonstone.com.
- , http://www.strathblanefield.org.uk/history/FirstWorldWar.html
- , http://www.strathblanefield.org.uk/organisations/strathblaneparishchurch.html
- , Kirkpatrick, Betty (2005). Great Scots. Crombie Jardine Publishing, 161. ISBN 978-1905102310.
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