OS grid reference NS501869 Sovereign state United Kingdom Postcode district G63 Dialling code 01360 | Post town Glasgow | |
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Gartness is a hamlet in Stirling, Scotland. It is located 1.8 miles/2.9 km from Killearn and 3.1 miles/5 km from Drymen. Most pupils attend Killearn Primary School and senior pupils attend Balfron High School. The Endrick Water passes through the hamlet.
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Map of Gartness, Glasgow, UK
In 1572, John Napier had an estate at Gartness with his second wife, Agnes Chisholm.
Etymology
The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic Gart an Easa, which means "enclosed field by the stream".
Facilities
Whilst the hamlet has no facilities, there is a gift shop located just outside the hamlet, the Wishingwell.
References
Gartness Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA