What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Blane's Well, Strath Blane as Holy Well (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Blane's Well is associated with Saint Blane, a 7th-century Irish monk and healer who is said to have lived in a cave near Strath Blane and whose holy water was believed to cure various ailments, particularly skin diseases. The well's sacred status is linked to early Christian traditions in Scotland, and it was likely a site of pilgrimage and ritual cleansing.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
DumgoyachField Boundary (19th Century) · 354 yd
Standing StonesArchaeological place · 418 yd
Duntreath CastleCastle (medieval), Gatehouse (19th Century), Tower (14th Century) · 706 yd
East ArlehavenFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1390 yd
Blanefield, Dunmullin HouseHouse (period Unassigned) · 1501 yd
Carbeth HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
DumfoynMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Loch WoodWood · 1.5 mi
Craigallian Fire MemorialMemorial · 1.7 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.8 mi
Strathblane Wildlife SanctuaryVisitor information · 2.1 mi
Mugdock Visitor Centre & Gift ShopVisitor information · 2.2 mi