Bo'ness
in Falkirk of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.017 and -3.617 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 1' 0" and W -3° 37' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:03 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:08 am and 3:53 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Bo'ness

Bo'ness in Falkirk (Scotland) with it's 14,910 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 342 mi (or 551 km) north-west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Bo'ness is now 12:03 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports close to Bo'ness, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Edinburgh Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 33 mi (or 52 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Livingston, Falkirk, Alloa, Stirling and Perth. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 1°C / 34 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 8%
Air Humidity 96%
Air Pressure 988 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 16 km/h (10 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Richmond Park Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
26 Linlithgow Road
EH51 0DN Bo'ness
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Court Residence

Address
2,8 mi
1 Court Square, High Street
EH49 7EQ Linlithgow
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Star and Garter Hotel

Address
2,9 mi
1 High STREET
EH49 7AB Linlithgow
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 5:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Castle Round the Forth

Published: May 28, 2012
Length: 41:10 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Alan Wilkie

5043 "Earl of Mount Edgcumbe", 5Z46, Bo'ness - Linlithgow approaching Linlithgow. 1Z46, Linlithgow - Stirling Round the Forth at Park farm, Inverkeithing, Cowdenbeath, and Alloa Loop. 1Z47,...


Bo'ness & Kinniel Diesel Gala 27th December 2014

Published: December 28, 2014
Length: 20:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ANWP Rail

D3558, 26038, 31601, 37518, 37703, 47643, 55022, 56105, 66721 & 66849 at Bo'ness. Like, Share & Subscribe and also please support the people who help make the webshow possible by following.


Dig In at the Dock Cyclocross Race Bo'Ness 2014

Published: January 06, 2014
Length: 57:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: trumpton

Dig In at the Dock Cyclocross Race at Bo'Ness on 5th January 2014.


Bo'ness Diesel Gala 2014

Published: February 14, 2015
Length: 28:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Callum Cole

Some footage from the 2014 SRPS Diesel Gala featuring: 47643, 26038, 31601, 37703, 66849, 66721, 20020, 56105, 55022 & 37518.


37703 performing at the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway. 06/09/14.

Published: September 07, 2014
Length: 59:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tutankahmun

During Saturday 06/09/14, 37703 was used on several round trips on the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway with 20020 inside as a translator due to the vacuum brakes on 37703 not functioning. The train...


D5310 Departing Bo'ness

Published: April 29, 2008
Length: 57:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Gordanovich

BRCW/Sulzer Type 2 (Class 26) D5310 (26010) of the Waverley Route Heritage Association (but currently Bo'ness based) leads the train out of Bo'ness Station. Filmed from the footbridge, Bo'ness...


Ancestry Genealogy Photographs Bo'ness Scotland

Published: September 09, 2013
Length: 05:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland wee video of photographs of Bo'ness. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.


Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway

Published: July 21, 2011
Length: 52:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dave Forbes

The SRPS is a group of dedicated volunteers who bring us a certain nostalgia for the railway long gone. The railway runs for about 5 miles , after the opening of the extension to Manuel Junction...


37025 Clags Out Of Bo'ness

Published: April 28, 2008
Length: 16:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gordanovich

English Electric Type 3 / Class 37 37025 "Inverness TMD", in BR Blue Large Logo with Highland Rail stag markings, leads the final scheduled passenger train of the weekend out of Bo'ness station...


Class 47 Clagging Out Of Bo'ness

Published: October 02, 2008
Length: 36:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gordanovich

Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway Autumn 2008 Diesel Gala; Brush Type 4 / BR Class 47 47854 of the West Coast Railway Company hauls the train out of Bo'ness. Thank you to the driver for the claggy...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Linlithgow Palace

The ruins of Linlithgow Palace are situated in the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, 15 miles west of Edinburgh. The palace was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Although maintained after Scotland's monarchs left for England in 1603, the palace was little used, and was burned out in 1746. It is now a visitor attraction in the care of Historic Scotland.

Located at 55.9785, -3.60111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1420s architecture, Category A listed buildings in West Lothian, Listed palaces in Scotland, Castles in West Lothian, Royal residences in Scotland, Ruins in West Lothian, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, William Wallace buildings, Historic house museums in West Lothian, Country houses in Scotland, Reportedly haunted locations in Scotland, Scottish parliamentary locations and buildings, Renaissance architecture in Scotland

Culross Palace

Culross Palace is a late 16th - early 17th century merchant's house in Culross, Fife, Scotland. The palace, or "Great Lodging", was constructed between 1597 and 1611 by Sir George Bruce, the Laird of Carnock. Bruce was a successful merchant who had a flourishing trade with other Forth ports, the Low Countries and the Baltic countries. He had interests in coal mining and salt production, and is credited with sinking the world's first coal mine to extend under the sea.

Located at 56.0556, -3.6311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Houses completed in 1611, Castles in Fife, Category A listed buildings in Fife, Houses in Scotland, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, Historic house museums in Fife, Gardens in Fife, National Trust for Scotland properties, Listed houses in Scotland, Listed palaces in Scotland, Palaces in Fife

Linlithgow Loch

Linlithgow Loch is a lake situated in Linlithgow, to the west of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is to the north of the town centre, and next to Linlithgow Palace. The loch is ¾ of a mile long and covers half a square kilometre.

Located at 55.9806, -3.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lochs of West Lothian, Protected areas of West Lothian, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Scotland

Bo'ness railway station

Bo'ness railway station is a tourist railway station in Bo'ness, Falkirk, Scotland. This station is not the original Bo'ness railway station, which was located roughly a quarter mile west on Seaview Place. The site of the original station is now a car park.

Located at 56.0181, -3.60056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railway stations in Falkirk (council area), Bo'ness, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed railway stations in Scotland

Kinneil railway station

Kinneil railway station is a railway station in Bo'ness, Scotland. The station is a request stop to start the tour of the Kinneil nature reserve. It is located in the area previously occupied by Kinneil Colliery and as a result, the railway in the vicinity is very tightly curved and has a speed limit of just 10 mph due to possible subsidence. Between 1985 and 1989 it was the line's terminus and included a loop which has now been partially removed.

Located at 56.0148, -3.6258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Heritage railway stations in Falkirk (council area)

Preston Island, Fife

Preston Island is a former artificial island in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. The reclaimed land was once used for salt production, using local coal. It is part of Fife.

Located at 56.0533, -3.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of the Forth, Former islands of Scotland, History of Fife

Grange House

Grange House (also known as Grangepans, Grange, Old Grange, and Grange Hamilton) was an estate house near Bo'ness, West Lothian, in Scotland. The original house was built in 1564 for Sir John Hamilton. It was demolished in 1906. Hippolyte Blanc submitted designs to the Cadell family for additions to the house. Photographic copies of these designs survive, and are held by the National Monuments Record of Scotland.

Located at 56.0145, -3.5922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1564, 16th century in Scotland, Buildings and structures in Falkirk (council area), Demolished buildings and structures in Scotland, Hippolyte Blanc buildings

Kinneil House

Kinneil House is a historic house to the west of Bo'ness in east-central Scotland. It was once the principal seat of the Hamilton family in the east of Scotland. The house was saved from demolition in 1936 when 16th-century mural paintings were discovered, and it is now in the care of Historic Scotland. It sits within a public park, which also incorporates a section of the Roman Antonine Wall.

Located at 56.0071, -3.6342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Falkirk (council area), Category A listed buildings in Falkirk (council area), Listed castles in Scotland, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, Historic house museums in Falkirk (council area), Reportedly haunted locations in Scotland

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Bo'ness.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Borrowstounness, Bo’ness, Bo'ness