Balfron

Balfron () 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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Place details

Locality: Balfron
Region: Alba / Scotland
Country: United Kingdom
Population: 1,860
Timezone: Europe/London

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Key facts

UK place.country: Scotland
UK place.official_name: Balfron
UK place.gaelic_name: Both Fron
UK place.population_ref: ()
UK place.os_grid_reference: NS546890
UK place.map_type: Scotland
UK place.civil_parish: Balfron
UK place.unitary_scotland: Stirling
UK place.lieutenancy_scotland: Stirling and Falkirk
UK place.constituency_westminster: Stirling and Strathallan
UK place.constituency_scottish_parliament: Stirling
UK place.post_town: GLASGOW
UK place.postcode_district: G63 0xx
UK place.postcode_area: G
UK place.dial_code: 01360
UK place.static_image_name: Balfron Church and War Memorial.jpg
UK place.static_image_caption: The church and war memorial in Balfron

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Wikidata facts

Population: 2100
Image: Balfron Church and War Memorial.jpg

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Commons category: Balfron
OS grid reference: NS546886

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History
Facilities
Transport
Communication
People from Balfron
References
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==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".