Whistlefield, Dunbartonshire Explained

Official Name:Whistlefield
Unitary Scotland:Argyll and Bute
Country:Scotland
Coordinates:56.0933°N -4.8369°W
Os Grid Reference:NS236926
Map Alt:Scotland
Map Relief:yes
Post Town:Helensburgh
Postcode Area:G
Postcode District:G84
Dial Code:01436
Edinburgh Distance Mi:65
London Distance Mi:370
Hide Services:yes

Whistlefield is a location just north of Garelochhead on the B872 in Dunbartonshire, Scotland.[1] There is a roundabout known locally as the "Whistlefield roundabout" on the A814 road.[2] There is a viewpoint called the "Whistlefield viewpoint" with a picnic area and an associated carpark.[3]

There is a modern housing development in the location, with the B872 called "Whistlefield Road" in the area.[4]

Former railway station

See main article: Whistlefield railway station.

Whistlefield station on the West Highland Railway opened in 1896 and closed in 1964.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Where is Whistlefield? Whistlefield on a map. www.getthedata.com.
  2. Web site: Whistlefield Roundabout - Roader's Digest: The SABRE Wiki. www.sabre-roads.org.uk.
  3. Web site: Unknown.
  4. Web site: What you need to know about Whistlefield Road in the village of Garelochhead. David. Caldwell. Street List.
  5. Web site: Whistlefield is historic village . www.helensburgh-heritage.co.uk . Helensburgh Heritage Trust . 12 August 2020 . 15 July 2012.
  6. Web site: Portincaple, Whistlefield Station | Canmore.