Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Polmont
Polmont — village in Falkirk, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Polmont · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Polmont, the nearest railway station is Polmont, located 0.9 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Polmont is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 2 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 5,320 people. Address: FK2. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Falkirk, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.9908°, -3.7064°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Polmont (Scottish Gaelic: Poll-Mhonadh) is a village in the Falkirk council area of Central Scotland. It lies towards the east of the town of Falkirk, north of the Union Canal, which runs adjacent to the village. Due to its situation in Central Scotland, many locations can be seen from Polmont, ranging from the Ochil Hills and the River Forth, to Cairnpapple Hill. Although giving its name to Polmont Young Offenders Institution, the prison is in fact in Reddingmuirhead.
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Background
History
The name Polmont derives from the Scottish Gaelic term Poll-Mhonadh, which translates into English as "Pool of the Hill". Old Polmont was situated on a raised beach overlooking the Firth of Forth and the Ochils. There were two Roman temporary marching camps, one on either side of what is now Grangemouth Golf Course: on the western side was Little Kerse, and on the eastern side was Polmont Hill. The Antonine Wall ran through Polmont from Mumrills, the largest fort on the wall, west of Polmont. Remains of the wall can best be seen in Polmont Woods, accessed by a footpath next to the M9 motorway bridge. The first mention of Polmont was in 1498, relating to the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9908, -3.7064
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- FK2
- Parliamentary constituency
- Falkirk
- Population
- 5,320
- Nearest railway station
- Polmont — 0.9 km
- Official site
- familysearch.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q972353 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Polmont (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Station Road, Polmont - geograph.org.uk - 70185.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Polmont North Parish Church, Bo'Ness Road, Polmont
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Old Church And Churchyard, Bo'Ness Road, Polmont
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Falkirk Distillery
Distilleries · 1.2 km
Brightons Parish Church, Main Road, Brightons
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Grandsable Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.4 km
Lathallan house
Historic houses · 1.8 km
Inveravon Tower, Grangemouth
Literary houses · 1.9 km
Redding Mining Disaster Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Grangemouth
Other places · 2.4 km
Wallacestone Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store
Museums · 2.5 km
Almond Castle
Castles · 2.5 km
Polmont is a town located in central Scotland with a population of 5,320. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 5,320
- Constituency
- Falkirk
Things to see in Polmont
63 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Polmont →
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📷 4Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Grangemouth Refinery
Grangemouth Refinery in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Grangemouth TMD
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Grangemouth Town Hall
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📷 4Other places · Central Scotland
Grangemouth Municipal Buildings
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📷 3Historic bridges · Central Scotland
Avonbank Viaduct
Avonbank Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Theatres · Central Scotland
Barony Theatre
Barony Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Distilleries · Central Scotland
Falkirk Distillery
Falkirk Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 5Stadiums · Central Scotland
Falkirk Stadium
Falkirk Stadium — football stadium in Falkirk, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3📷 3Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Grandsable Cemetery
Grandsable Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Central Scotland
Kinneil House
Kinneil House — castle in Falkirk, Scotland, UK.
★ Iconic📷 3Abbeys & priories · Central Scotland
Kinneil Parish Church
Kinneil Parish Church — parish church in Falkirk, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Sacred Heart Rc Church, Dalratho Road, Grangemouth
Sacred Heart Rc Church, Dalratho Road, Grangemouth — church building in Falkirk, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Other places · Central Scotland
Spirit of Scotland
Spirit of Scotland — Public artwork (sculpture) by David Powell.
★ Iconic📷 4Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
The Kelpies
Two 30-metre stainless-steel horse-head sculptures — the world's largest equine sculptures.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Birkhill Fireclay Mine
Birkhill Fireclay Mine — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
James Watt Cottage
James Watt Cottage — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Polmont North Parish Church, Bo'Ness Road, Polmont
Polmont North Parish Church, Bo'Ness Road, Polmont — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Old Church And Churchyard, Bo'Ness Road, Polmont
Old Church And Churchyard, Bo'Ness Road, Polmont — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Distilleries · Central Scotland
Falkirk Distillery
Falkirk Distillery — Whisky/spirit distillery.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Brightons Parish Church, Main Road, Brightons
Brightons Parish Church, Main Road, Brightons — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Cemeteries · Central Scotland
Grandsable Cemetery
Grandsable Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Lathallan house
Lathallan house — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Polmont
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
The Grange Manor
The Grange Manor — a hotel in scotland central.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Loch House Farm Cavavan Park
Loch House Farm Cavavan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
The Craigs Camping and Training Centre
The Craigs Camping and Training Centre — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
Beecraigs Country Park
Beecraigs Country Park — a campsite in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow
The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow
Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ye Olde House Inn, 25-26 Forth Street, Kincardine On Forth
Ye Olde House Inn, 25-26 Forth Street, Kincardine On Forth in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Red Lion Inn, Low Causeway, Culross
Red Lion Inn, Low Causeway, Culross in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · Central Scotland
Champany Inn
Champany Inn — a restaurant in scotland central.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Polmont?
- Polmont is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK2).
- What is Polmont?
- Polmont — village in Falkirk, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Polmont?
- The nearest railway station is Polmont, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK2.
- Is Polmont free to visit?
- Yes, Polmont is free to enter.
- How do I get to Polmont?
- The nearest railway station is Polmont, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK2.