Standburn
Falkirk
A 19th- Century mining village in the district of Falkirk, situated on the B825 road and 1 mile southwest of the Bowhouse Roundabout and 3 mile from junction 4 on the M9 Motorway.
The village of Standburn is a one street village, just over a half-mile long. In the village there is a primary school, with a community wing attached. They have no shop, as this closed a number of years ago and in its place houses have been built.
A park has been developed by the residents where the old mine used to be, and a lot of work has been carried out by the forestry commission.
Convenor James Anderson, retired, of Falkirk District first opened the park in 1995 and the park is maintained by the residents, who hold monthly meetings in the community wing of the school.
The winter of 2000/01 was the worst winter for over 20yrs. Standburn was snowed in, 6ft drifts blocked the road leading from the Bowhouse roundabout, and most villages in the Braes area were in the same predicament.
The following photographs may bring back memories to those who know the village.
The photographs can be saved and printed.
Standburn from
Avonbridge:- Entering Standburn from the
direction of Avonbridge.
War Memorial: - The War Memorial,
which was erected by the people of Standburn and district to
commemorate their loved ones, who worked in the Muiravonside and
Redford collieries, and gave their lives during World War 1. The
memorial was unveiled and dedicated by Major Ralph Glynn MC. on
November the 19th 1922. The pupils of Drumbowie Primary School
still place a wreath on the stone each year on the 11th
of November in remembrance of those who died.
Drumbowie Primary
School: - This prefabricated building was
erected in, and opened in 1976 when the stone built one was
demolished. The parents in the district fought the council to
have this built to save the children leaving the district for
their education. There was also a community wing built on to the
school. The 25th anniversary will be celebrated this year.
There was a protest march to the council buildings in Falkirk, with placards and banners.
The first school to be built in Standburn, was Drumbowie Public School, erected in 1878. The original foundation stone was built into the school wall when the old building was demolished.
School gates and Playground:- Photographs
taken from the main road.
Post Office: - Site
of the old Post Office and shop. This closed down a number of
years ago and houses have now been built in its place.
The local postman:- A well known face in Standburn and district.
Main Street:- A
view of main street, taken from the telephone box.
B 825 Main Road: - A scene
from the main road leaving Standburn and travelling in an
easterly direction towards the Bowhouse roundabout and the school
playground during the winter 2000/01.
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