Jamestown

Settlement in Dunbartonshire

Scotland

Jamestown

Jamestown is a picturesque village located in Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Situated on the banks of the River Leven, it occupies a prime location within the stunning Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. With a population of around 2,000 residents, the village offers a tranquil and close-knit community.

Jamestown boasts a rich history, dating back to the 18th century when it was established as a cotton mill village. The remnants of its industrial past can still be seen today, with several old mill buildings and warehouses that have been repurposed into residential properties and businesses. The village's architecture is a mix of traditional Scottish stone cottages and more modern developments.

The village is well-served by amenities, including a primary school, a medical center, and a community center that hosts various events and activities throughout the year. It also has a range of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing residents with all the essentials within walking distance.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to Jamestown due to its proximity to the stunning Loch Lomond, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and scenic walks along its shores. The surrounding national park also provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Jamestown benefits from excellent transport links, with a nearby train station connecting it to Glasgow and other major cities in Scotland. Additionally, the village is conveniently located near the A82 road, which provides easy access to surrounding areas.

Overall, Jamestown is a charming village that seamlessly blends its industrial heritage with its natural surroundings, making it an attractive place to live or visit in Dunbartonshire.

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Jamestown Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.997937/-4.571582 or Grid Reference NS3981. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Arable field

N Chadwick

John Muir Way

The John Muir Way is a 215-kilometre continuous long-distance route in southern Scotland, running from Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute in the west to Dunbar, East Lothian in the east. It is named in honour of the Scottish conservationist John Muir, who was born in Dunbar in 1838 and became a founder of the United States National Park Service. The route provides a coast-to-coast route across Scotland, linking Muir's birthplace with Scotland's first national park, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs, and Helensburgh, from where he left Scotland for the United States. Wikipedia: Link

N Chadwick

Pastureland

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A811 Stirling Road, Balloch

Alpin Stewart

Balloch Road, Alexandria

Alpin Stewart

Yet ANOTHER photo of Christie Park, Alexandria!

Christie Park, Alexandria

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Peace pole, Loch Lomond

The peace pole is one of over 200,000 similar poles found in 200 countries around the world. They all display the message "May Peace Prevail On Earth". See Link

for more information. This example is beside a woodland path on the edge of Loch Lomond, close to Loch Lomond Shores.

Richard Sutcliffe

View up Loch Lomond

Looking from Loch Lomond Shores. The Maid of the Loch can be seen on the right.

Richard Sutcliffe

Christie Park, Alexandria

An Autumn day in the park.

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The Stables Restaurant & Bar

This family-run restaurant is situated on the northeast side of Carrochan Road, Balloch (A813), half way between Balloch and Jamestown. It was originally known as the "Roundabout Inn". It closed indefinitely in autumn 2022.

Pete Marrison

Postbox Dalvait Rd, Balloch

This Postbox was on the pavement outside the Well Pharmacy on Dalvait Rd, Balloch. It was removed (2020) after the Post Office was moved from Dalvait Rd to the Co-op Store, Carrochan Rd, Balloch.

Pete Marrison

Esso Filling Station

This Filling Station was at the east end of Balloch Bridge opposite the then “Balloch Hotel”. The Filling Station was demolished in 2007 and the Riverside Apartments NS3981 : Riverside Apartments, Balloch were built on the same site. Locally the filling station was often referred to as “Lynn’s Garage” acknowledging its previous ownership and usage.

Pete Marrison

Riverside Apartments, Balloch

These apartments with commercial space at ground level are at the east end of Balloch Bridge opposite the “Balloch House Hotel”. The site was formerly occupied by an Esso filling station NS3981 : Esso Filling Station.

Pete Marrison

Beechwood, Balloch Road, Balloch

This cottage is adjacent to the Balloch Bus Stance. Up until the late 1990s it was used by the Royal Bank of Scotland, opening mornings only. For many years, in front of the bay window, there has been a stone blade-sharpener, mounted on its wooden trestle.

Pete Marrison

Balloch Highland Games in front of the Castle

This shows Balloch Castle Country Park, which was the old venue for the Balloch Highland Games before they moved into the smaller Moss 'o Balloch Park. Whilst the band in the foreground performed, other groups tuned up their instruments and practised on the wide grass slope in front of Balloch Castle. (Entrance was free!) Run Rig (1991) and Oasis (1996) both held sell-out concerts at this same glorious venue beside the banks of Loch Lomond.

Pete Marrison

Mandarins on the River Leven at Balloch

A mandarin duck and two drakes. They are sheltering at their normal spot under branches near the jetty on the east side of the River Leven about 100 metres upstream from the Balloch House Hotel. They are not permanent residents but for several years have been occasional visitors. Unlike the lone Black Swan which appeared in 2004 and the Muscovy Duck in 2013/14 and haven’t been seen since. The mandarins often attract an army of ‘twitchers’ with long lenses.

Pete Marrison

Spontaneous Ice Crystals 1

This is one of two photos taken at Drumkinnon Bay a couple of days before Christmas 2010. The other image is NS3882 : Spontaneous Ice Crystals 2 It was cold, but probably no more than minus 6 degrees centigrade; nothing to write home about. However some form of meteorological phenomena caused ice crystals to build on top of the iced-up bay. Almost like some cold version of spontaneous combustion. There was no snow that day. I thought it might be freezing fog, hoar frost or rime. I have been told it is rime and is not unusual at higher altitudes. I had never seen anything quite like it before or since.

Pete Marrison

Spontaneous Ice Crystals 2

This is one of two photos taken at Drumkinnon Bay a couple of days before Christmas 2010. The other image is NS3882 : Spontaneous Ice Crystals 1 It was cold, but probably no more than minus 6 degrees centigrade; nothing to write home about. However some form of meteorological phenomena caused ice crystals to build on top of the iced-up bay. Almost like some cold version of spontaneous combustion. There was no snow that day. I thought it might be freezing fog, hoar frost or rime. I have been told it is rime and is not unusual at higher altitudes. I had never seen anything quite like it before or since.

Pete Marrison

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Jamestown is located at Grid Ref: NS3981 (Lat: 55.997937, Lng: -4.571582)

Unitary Authority: West Dunbartonshire

Police Authority: Argyll and West Dunbartonshire