About Falkirk

Falkirk is a town located in the Falkirk council area of Scotland. It lies approximately 20 miles west of Edinburgh and 25 miles north of Glasgow, making it easily accessible for visitors travelling between these major cities. The town is known for its industrial heritage and has a mix of modern amenities and historical sites. The Falkirk Wheel, a unique rotating boat lift, is a notable engineering achievement that connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. In addition to the Falkirk Wheel, the town features the Antonine Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which represents a significant part of Roman history in Britain. Falkirk also offers various parks and recreational areas, providing opportunities for outdoor activities. The local shopping centre and dining options cater to a range of tastes, making it a convenient spot for both residents and visitors.

Schools & Education 1 nearby View all schools

Oakwood School 1.4 miles

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Falkirk Grahamston Train Station 88 yards
Falkirk High Train Station 0.7 miles
Camelon Train Station 1.5 miles
Polmont Train Station 3 miles
Linlithgow Train Station 7.7 miles
Cumbernauld Train Station 8.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Grahamston 0 yards Merchiston 0 yards Middlefield 0.6 miles Bantaskin 0.9 miles Callendar Park 0.9 miles Bankside 0.9 miles Camelon 1.2 miles Bainsford 1.2 miles Carron 1.2 miles Glen Village 1.2 miles Laurieston 1.4 miles Greenbank 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Falkirk
Ward Upper Braes
Constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk

Notable & Famous People from Falkirk 12 people

Aidan Moffat
Singer
Scottish musician
Christopher Robson
Musician
British singer
Colin Boyd, Baron Boyd of Duncansby
Politician
Scottish judge (born 1953)
David Weir
Association football coach
Scottish association football manager (born 1970)
Eddie Turnbull
Association football coach
Scottish footballer and manager (1923-2011)
George Forrest
Botanical collector
Scottish botanist (1873-1932)
Ian Mitchell
Association football player
Scottish footballer (1946-1996)
Jimmy Finlayson
Actor
Scottish actor (1887–1953)
John Wilson
Politician
Scottish politician (born 1956)
Neil Dougall
Association football coach
Scottish footballer (1921-2009)
Stephen Carter, Baron Carter of Barnes
Businessperson
British politician and businessman (born 1964)
Willie Ormond
Association football coach
Scottish footballer (1927-1984)

Streets in Falkirk 30 shown View all streets

A803 7 A876 1 A9 6 A905 13 Abbots Moss Drive 1 Abbots Road 1 Abbotsford Drive 1 Abbotsford Gardens 2 Abbotsford Street 3 Abercairney Crescent 1 Abercrombie Street 1 Achray Drive 1 Adam Street 1 Adams Loan 1 Affric Drive 1 Ainslie Gardens 1 Airlie Drive 1 Aitchison Place 1 Aitken Crescent 1 Aitken Gardens 1 Aitken Road 1 Aitken Terrace 1 Albert Road 1 Alder Grove 1 Alex Watters Crescent 1 Alexander Avenue 3 Allan Barr Court 2 Allison Crescent 2 Alloa Road 1 Alma Lane 1

Postcodes in Falkirk 50 shown View all postcodes

FK1 1AA FK1 1AE FK1 1AF FK1 1AG FK1 1AZ FK1 1BA FK1 1BB FK1 1BE FK1 1BF FK1 1BG FK1 1BL FK1 1BN FK1 1BQ FK1 1BT FK1 1DD FK1 1DG FK1 1DJ FK1 1DL FK1 1DQ FK1 1DU FK1 1DZ FK1 1EA FK1 1ED FK1 1EN FK1 1ER FK1 1ES FK1 1EU FK1 1EY FK1 1EZ FK1 1HB FK1 1HG FK1 1HN FK1 1HQ FK1 1HR FK1 1HS FK1 1HU FK1 1HX FK1 1HY FK1 1HZ FK1 1JB FK1 1JE FK1 1JH FK1 1JJ FK1 1JL FK1 1JN FK1 1JQ FK1 1JR FK1 1JT FK1 1JX FK1 1JY