Bardowie

Settlement in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Bardowie

Playground, Croft Road Park in a loop of Croft Road.
Playground, Croft Road Credit: Richard Webb

Bardowie is a small village located in the Stirlingshire council area of Scotland, approximately 10 miles north of the city of Glasgow. Situated on the eastern shores of Bardowie Loch, the village offers picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and is known for its tranquil and scenic setting.

The village has a population of around 800 residents, living in a mix of traditional stone-built cottages and modern houses. Bardowie has a close-knit community feel, with a strong sense of community spirit and active local organizations. The village is served by a primary school, providing education for children in the area.

Bardowie is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Bardowie Loch, a freshwater loch covering an area of approximately 100 acres, offers opportunities for various water sports, including kayaking, sailing, and fishing. The loch is also home to a variety of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

For those looking to explore the area further, the nearby Campsie Fells and Mugdock Country Park provide ample opportunities for hiking and walking. The village is also conveniently located near the A81 road, providing easy access to Glasgow and other nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Bardowie offers a tranquil and picturesque setting with a strong sense of community. Its proximity to Glasgow and the surrounding natural beauty make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a balance between rural and urban living.

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Bardowie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.93352/-4.26823 or Grid Reference NS5873. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Playground, Croft Road Park in a loop of Croft Road.
Playground, Croft Road
Park in a loop of Croft Road.
Back o' Waterworks Usual dumper attack on a back road.
Back o' Waterworks
Usual dumper attack on a back road.
Balmore Coach House A fair trade shop.
Balmore Coach House
A fair trade shop.
Balmore Station (site) View eastwards (towards Kilsyth) to what little remained of the station: Maryhill to Kilsyth line, closed to passengers 2/4/51, to Goods 31/7/61 - shortly before this photograph was taken.
Balmore Station (site)
View eastwards (towards Kilsyth) to what little remained of the station: Maryhill to Kilsyth line, closed to passengers 2/4/51, to Goods 31/7/61 - shortly before this photograph was taken.
Balmore Coach House Operated by the Balmore Trust, the Coach House is a shop and small tea room, selling Fair Trade products. It raises money for a variety of projects in the UK, Asia and Africa.

Edit: Balmore Coach House ceased trading in February 2017, after 37 years and is widely regarded as the oldest fair trade shop in the UK, during which time it raised more than £1 million for good causes. The new fair trade centre at Gavin’s Mill [<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5318045" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5318045">Link</a>] in nearby Milngavie has replaced it.
Balmore Coach House
Operated by the Balmore Trust, the Coach House is a shop and small tea room, selling Fair Trade products. It raises money for a variety of projects in the UK, Asia and Africa. Edit: Balmore Coach House ceased trading in February 2017, after 37 years and is widely regarded as the oldest fair trade shop in the UK, during which time it raised more than £1 million for good causes. The new fair trade centre at Gavin’s Mill [Link] in nearby Milngavie has replaced it.
Balmore Coach House Balmore Coach House was operated by the Balmore Trust, and the Coach House was a shop and small tea room, selling Fair Trade products. It ceased trading in February 2017. The new fair trade centre at Gavin’s Mill [<a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5318045" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5318045">Link</a>] in nearby Milngavie has replaced it.
Balmore Coach House
Balmore Coach House was operated by the Balmore Trust, and the Coach House was a shop and small tea room, selling Fair Trade products. It ceased trading in February 2017. The new fair trade centre at Gavin’s Mill [Link] in nearby Milngavie has replaced it.
The A807 through Balmore The building on the corner is the Baldernock Parish Village Hall
The A807 through Balmore
The building on the corner is the Baldernock Parish Village Hall
Baldernock Parish Church, near Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire Built 1795
Baldernock Parish Church, near Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire
Built 1795
Summit of Crow Hill Lies on the course of the old Antonine Wall
Summit of Crow Hill
Lies on the course of the old Antonine Wall
Summerston Cottages
Summerston Cottages
Balmuildy Bridge Balmuildy Bridge across the River Kelvin
Balmuildy Bridge
Balmuildy Bridge across the River Kelvin
Baldernock Mill The mill buildings date from the 16th century. The present water wheel is 18ft in diameter and has 48 steel buckets.
Baldernock Mill
The mill buildings date from the 16th century. The present water wheel is 18ft in diameter and has 48 steel buckets.
Garden at Langbank Holdings
Garden at Langbank Holdings
Bardowie Loch I had to ignore Private signs and wade through nettles and brambles to get this shot
Bardowie Loch
I had to ignore Private signs and wade through nettles and brambles to get this shot
Station Road, Bardowie The station long since gone
Station Road, Bardowie
The station long since gone
Acredyke & Storen, Balmore Road Evening light
Acredyke & Storen, Balmore Road
Evening light
Friendly cattle, Glenorchard Road
Friendly cattle, Glenorchard Road
Easter Fluchter, near Balmore
Easter Fluchter, near Balmore
Show me another place!

Bardowie is located at Grid Ref: NS5873 (Lat: 55.93352, Lng: -4.26823)

Unitary Authority: East Dunbartonshire

Police Authority: Greater Glasgow

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///inspector.arch.blunt. Near Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire

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Located within 500m of 55.93352,-4.26823
Bardowie
Is In: East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK
Place: hamlet
Lat/Long: 55.9329978/-4.2685391
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 55.9355718/-4.2629
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 55.9323059/-4.2621573
Seamark Type: buoy_special_purpose
Lat/Long: 55.9341402/-4.2740715
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9346007/-4.2698482
Leisure: slipway
Lat/Long: 55.9341959/-4.2708207
Floating: yes
Seamark Type: mooring
Lat/Long: 55.9353064/-4.2724988
Leisure: fishing
Lat/Long: 55.9329704/-4.2760757
Shelter
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Colour: yellow
Lockable: no
Material: plastic
Shelter Type: weather_shelter
Lat/Long: 55.93454/-4.2740788
Flag Type: signal
Lit: no
Man Made: flagpole
Lat/Long: 55.934541/-4.274074
Post Box
Lat/Long: 55.9333183/-4.2680496
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