Tradespeople in Bo'ness, Falkirk

About Bo'ness

Bo'ness, formally Borrowstounness, is a historic burgh on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, about four miles north of Falkirk.

The town was once one of Scotland's busiest ports, exporting coal and salt from the 17th century onwards, and its harbour and waterfront still reflect that maritime past.

The Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway is a heritage steam railway run by the Scottish Railway Preservation Society, offering trips along the foreshore and housing an extensive collection of historic rolling stock.

Kinneil House, a partly ruined historic mansion on the western edge of town, contains remarkable medieval wall paintings and sits within Kinneil Estate, a popular area for walking.

Bo'ness has a growing cultural scene, including the Hippodrome — Scotland's oldest purpose-built cinema, now restored and hosting a year-round programme of film and events.

Nearby: Blackness, Grangemouth, Linlithgow, Philpstoun, Polmont, Whitecross

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About Falkirk

Falkirk is a council area in the heart of Scotland's central belt, sitting between Edinburgh and Glasgow with the Firth of Forth to the north and the foothills of the Campsie Fells to the west.

The town of Falkirk is the administrative centre and largest settlement, but the area also takes in Grangemouth — Scotland's largest petrochemical complex and one of its busiest ports — along with the historic burgh of Bo'ness on the Forth shoreline and a string of smaller towns and villages.

Falkirk's history runs deep: two of the most significant battles in the Wars of Independence were fought here, and the Antonine Wall — the Roman Empire's north-western frontier — crosses the district and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The area has reinvented itself around modern landmarks: the Falkirk Wheel, the world's only rotating boat lift, and the Kelpies, two 30-metre steel horse-head sculptures at the Helix park, draw visitors from around the world.

Transport links are excellent — the M9 and M876 connect Falkirk to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Stirling, and two railway lines serve the area — making it one of the most accessible and affordable parts of the central belt.

Nearby: Fife, West Lothian