Strathblane Travel Guide - Scotland

The picturesque village of Strathblane is nestled beneath the Campsie Hills and is within easy reach of Glasgow. This makes Strathblane the perfect peaceful base for you to explore the surrounding villages and the scenic countryside. It is believed that the name of the village comes from the Blane, the small stream that flows through Strathblane. The entire village is about five miles long, so you would not have any problem walking around it in a day.

Walking is the activity that most tourists enjoy when they come to Strathblane. The surrounding countryside offers a wealth of opportunities for you to get outdoors and drink in the scenery and the sounds of daily life in the village. The Strathblane Hills stretch along northern boundary of the village with the Earl's Seat rising to a height of 1400 feet. If you follow the road for about three miles, you will suddenly break out on the stunning sight of the Strathblane Valley.

There are six lakes within the Parish of Strathblane, providing abundant opportunities for fishing, boating and canoeing. In addition, the hills and wooded areas are the natural habitat of many different species of wildlife. Naturalists love to walk through the woods and catch a glimpse of the hares, wild ducks, pheasants, foxes, martens and other species as they stroll along. This is also a bird watcher's paradise as this area is the nesting site of not only the common birds but also buzzards, ring–tailed kites, goshawks, sparrow hawks, merlins, ravens, hooded–crows, jays, magpies, and owls of different kinds.

Visit the Castle of Duntreath, where you will get a glimpse of castles and life in the past. There is a chapel here and a galley. Another castle that remains in the area is the Castle Mugdock. You can travel to the hill of Dungoy ach, where there is a circle of six large stones that date back to ancient times.

You won't have any difficulty finding accommodations in Strathblane with the wide range of facilities you will find in the village. There are many bed and breakfasts establishments set in very stunning locations where you have a commanding view of the area. You can also stay in a hotel in the village or rent a self–catering cottage where you can do you own cooking. Stroll the streets of the villages and get to know the local people. They are very friendly and are always willing to stop and chat. Drop into the pub and have a mouth-watering meal in one of the restaurants where you can enjoy traditional Scottish food or international cuisine.