Dunblane
town · Stirling
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Dunblane is named after Saint Blane, with 'dùn' meaning 'fort'. Thus, 'Fort of Blane'.
Word origins
- Dùn
- Gaelicfort(from dùn "fort")
- Blane
- Gaelica personal name (Saint Blane)(from Bláán "personal name (Saint Blane)")
Historical forms
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