Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Balfron
Balfron — village in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Balfron is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,100 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Stirling, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0718°, -4.3373°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Balfron (Scottish Gaelic: Both Fron) is a village in the Stirling council area of Scotland. It is situated near Endrick Water on the A875 road, 18 miles (29 km) west of Stirling and 16 miles (26 km) north of Glasgow. Although a rural settlement, it lies within commuting distance of Glasgow, and serves as a dormitory settlement.
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Background
History
The name means 'cottage of mourning' in Gaelic. This originates from a legend that the village was attacked by wolves, which stole children out of their homes. The first documented evidence of a settlement at the site dates from 1303, when it was referred to as "Buthbren". Balfron has an ancient oak – the Clachan Oak – where William Wallace is said to have rested and later Rob Roy is supposed to have hidden. Rob Roy's sons abducted young widow-heiress Jean Key from nearby Edinbellie and forced her to marry Robin Oig MacGregor who was hanged for the crime. Ballindalloch old house was a home of the Earl of Glencairn. In 1789, when Robert Dunmore built Ballindalloch Cotton Works, he expanded…
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- Coordinates
- 56.0718, -4.3373
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- G63 0TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Population
- 2,100
Sources
- wikidata: Q1010220 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Balfron (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Balfron Church and War Memorial.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
William McCandlish Memorial Drinking Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Balfron Parish Church and Churchyard, Kepculloch Road, Balfron
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Balfron Motte
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Endrick Bridge, Endrick Water, Balfron
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Kepculloch
Villages · 1.5 km
Bridge, Ballikinrain Burn, West Drive, Ballikinrain Castle
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Balfron railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.4 km
Ballikinrain Castle
Castles · 2.4 km
Ballikinrain
Castles · 2.4 km
Bridge, Dichty Burn, East Drive, Ballikinrain Castle
Historic bridges · 2.6 km
Boquhan
Historic houses · 2.8 km
Bridge, Endrick Water, Greystone
Historic bridges · 3.4 km
Balfron is a village located in central Scotland with a population of approximately 2,100. N attractions are listed within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,100
- Constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
Things to see in Balfron
11 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Balfron →
📷 4Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Balfron railway station
Balfron railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Balfron Motte
Balfron Motte — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Ballikinrain Castle
Ballikinrain Castle — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
William McCandlish Memorial Drinking Fountain
William McCandlish Memorial Drinking Fountain — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Balfron Parish Church and Churchyard, Kepculloch Road, Balfron
Balfron Parish Church and Churchyard, Kepculloch Road, Balfron — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, Endrick Water, Greystone
Bridge, Endrick Water, Greystone — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, Dichty Burn, East Drive, Ballikinrain Castle
Bridge, Dichty Burn, East Drive, Ballikinrain Castle — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Endrick Bridge, Endrick Water, Balfron
Endrick Bridge, Endrick Water, Balfron — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, Ballikinrain Burn, West Drive, Ballikinrain Castle
Bridge, Ballikinrain Burn, West Drive, Ballikinrain Castle — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
William McCandlish Memorial Drinking Fountain
William McCandlish Memorial Drinking Fountain — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Balfron Parish Church and Churchyard, Kepculloch Road, Balfron
Balfron Parish Church and Churchyard, Kepculloch Road, Balfron — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Balfron Motte
Balfron Motte — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Endrick Bridge, Endrick Water, Balfron
Endrick Bridge, Endrick Water, Balfron — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Bridge, Ballikinrain Burn, West Drive, Ballikinrain Castle
Bridge, Ballikinrain Burn, West Drive, Ballikinrain Castle — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Balfron
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Campsie Glen Holiday Park
Campsie Glen Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Drymen Camping
Drymen Camping — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Winnock Hotel
Winnock Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Trossachs Holiday Park
Trossachs Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Auchengillan Outdoor Centre
Auchengillan Outdoor Centre — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton
Central Bar, 127 Main Street, Renton in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Wheatsheaf Public House, 1-3 Canal Street, Renfrew
Wheatsheaf Public House, 1-3 Canal Street, Renfrew in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Hubbard Tea Rooms, 508, 510, 512 Great Western Road, Glasgow
Hubbard Tea Rooms, 508, 510, 512 Great Western Road, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
Public House, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · Central Scotland
Willow Tearooms
The Willow Tearooms are tearooms at 217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Scotland, designed by internationally renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, which opened for business in October 1903. They
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balfron?
- Balfron is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G63 0TE).
- What is Balfron?
- Balfron — village in Stirling, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Balfron?
- Drivers can use postcode G63 0TE.
- Is Balfron free to visit?
- Yes, Balfron is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balfron?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G63 0TE. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.