Strathblane Heritage organises six events every winter, on the third Monday of September, October, November, January, February and March, all at 7.30pm in our lovely Village Club at 20-22 Glasgow Road Blanefield – https://villageclub1911.org/
All are welcome: membership costs just £15 a year entitling you to free access to all events. To join Strathblane Heritage, just come along to one of our events or contact us using the contact form on this website. Guests are equally welcome upon payment of a £4 admission fee. Please note that the club’s seated capacity is 90 people and it’s advisable to arrive in good time to be sure of a seat.
The normal format is for a speaker or speakers to make a presentation of an hour, followed by Q&A and then tea and biccies. Our topics vary considerably, as you can see from this list of future and past event presentations – but they must all have in common that they shed a light on meaningful events in our parish, and are entertainingly presented.
Alastair Balfour uses historic film footage to trace the River Clyde’s astonishing 100-year growth from one small yard to the largest industrial complex in the western world. The meeting starts at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm).
Anne Balfour uncovers Strathblane’s links with the horrors of slavery in the Caribbean and Guyana. The meeting starts at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm).
Our World War 2 Heroes The Strathblane Heritage WW2 Group report on the the little-known lives and war service of the seven local men who were killed. Plus a short AGM at the beginning of the meeting. The meeting starts at 7.30pm (doors open 7pm).
Anne Balfour followed her talk on Strathblane’s links to slavery with an introduction to three local men – a churchman, an MP and an Admiral – who helped to end “this beastly traffic”. £15 annual membership/ Visitors £4 per session.
Ellen Park & Karine Davison regale us with the largely untold story of how hundreds of kids and their families escaped Glasgow for freedom, fresh air and fun at Carbeth. With amazing photos and musical entertainment! Annual Membership £15/ Visitors £4 per session
Skilled local photographers Jamie Ballantine, Chris Bell, Stevi Jackson and Martin Shields reveal the secrets of a top shot and offer their 2026 calendars for sale. Annual Membership £15/ Visitors £4 per session
Alastair Balfour recaptures in film and photos the golden age of Clyde steamers when thousands of Scots families took to the local beaches and resorts for their summer holidays. Annual Membership £15/ Visitors £4 per session
Dr Bob Sharp, educationalist, author and mountain rescue specialist presents an illustrated history of the Campsies as one of Central Scotland’s most popular locations for walking, climbing and – yes – skiing. Annual membership £15/ Visitors £4 per session
Professor Richard Oram of Stirling University presents the remarkable story of the Earl of Lennox and the large slice of Western Scotland – including the Blane Valley – that he […]