Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Banknock
Banknock — village in Falkirk, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cumbernauld · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Banknock, the nearest railway station is Cumbernauld, located 5.4 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Banknock is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,440 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Falkirk, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9875°, -3.9524°.
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Summary from the official site
Banknock is a locality in Scotland that is part of the Falkirk council area. It offers access to local services and amenities, and is situated near attractions such as Helix Park and the Hippodrome Cinema.
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From the Wikipedia article
Banknock (Scottish Gaelic: Baile nan Cnoc) is a village within the Falkirk council area in Central Scotland. The village is 6.7 miles (10.8 km) west-southwest of Falkirk, 3.9 miles (6.3 km) east-northeast of Kilsyth and 3.0 miles (4.8 km) north-northeast of Cumbernauld. Banknock is located on the Bonny Water, north of the Forth and Clyde canal and west of the A80 road near to the boundary of Falkirk and North Lanarkshire councils. At the time of the 2001 census, Banknock had a population of 2,529 residents.
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Background
History
There were coal mines along the north side of the valley. Cannerton Pit was one of these mines and its spoil heap, locally called 'the Bing', was a local landmark Before the railway was built, the Banknock mines were linked to the Forth & Clyde Canal by a wagonway which is still traceable today. Banknock once had a railway station on the Kilsyth and Bonnybridge Railway, a line which was built to serve these mines. When these mines closed, brickworks was set up on the Cannerton site. This busy industrial site was once an important feature but is now disused. Another employer in the village was the foundry at the Coneypark end of the village and owned by the Dobson family who lived in the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9875, -3.9524
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- FK4 1TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Falkirk
- Population
- 2,440
- Nearest railway station
- Cumbernauld — 5.4 km
- Official site
- www.falkirk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q806814 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Banknock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bridge and lock at Banknock - geograph.org.uk - 1006169.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Haggs
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Haggs Parish Church, Kilsyth Road, Haggs
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Coneypark
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Castlecary Castle
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Castle Cary Castle
Hill forts · 1.4 km
Cumbernauld Mountain Bike Track
Mountain bike trails · 2.5 km
Middle Bankhead, Denny
Vineyards · 2.7 km
Banknock is a village in central Scotland with a population of 2,440. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,440
- Constituency
- Falkirk
Things to see in Banknock
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📷 3Heritage railway stations · Central Scotland
Bonnybridge Central railway station
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📷 3Hill forts · Central Scotland
Castle Cary Castle
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📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Castlecary Viaduct
Castlecary Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Cumbernauld Castle
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Cumbernauld House
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📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Cumbernauld Theatre
Cumbernauld Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church and Presbytery, Cumbernauld
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Tak Ma Doon Road Viewing and Picnic Area
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Arria by Andy Scott
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📷 4Gardens · Central Scotland
The Centre Cumbernauld
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Duncarron Medieval Village
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Carrick Stone
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Motte of Seabegs
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Roman Road route
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Castlecary Fort
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Castlecary Fort
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Castlecary Fort
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Places to stay
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Wheel Caravan park — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
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Glenbervie House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
The Grange Manor
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Banknock?
- Banknock is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK4 1TY).
- What is Banknock?
- Banknock — village in Falkirk, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Banknock?
- The nearest railway station is Cumbernauld, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK4 1TY.
- Is Banknock free to visit?
- Yes, Banknock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Banknock?
- The nearest railway station is Cumbernauld, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK4 1TY.