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Battle of Falkirk

For the battle in 1746 see Battle of Falkirk Muir.

Located at 55.9875, -3.76148 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1298 in Scotland, Battles of the Wars of Scottish Independence, Battles involving Scotland, Conflicts in 1298

Polmont rail accident

The Polmont rail accident occurred on 30 July 1984 at Polmont, near Falkirk, Scotland, when an express train from Edinburgh to Glasgow, travelling at high speed, struck a cow which had wandered onto the track near Polmont station. Several of the carriages were derailed, resulting in 13 deaths and 61 injuries. The accident led to a debate about the safety of push-pull trains on British Rail.

Located at 55.984, -3.715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway accidents in Scotland, Transport in Falkirk (council area), Railway accidents in 1984, 1984 in Scotland

Falkirk Steeple

The Falkirk Steeple is a landmark which dominates the skyline of Falkirk in central Scotland. The present structure on the High Street was built in 1814, and replaced an earlier steeple dating from the late 17th century, which itself replaced a still earlier structure. The Falkirk Steeple is protected as a category A listed building. A stylised image of the steeple appears on the crest of Falkirk Football Club.

Located at 55.999, -3.785 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Category A listed buildings in Falkirk (council area), City chambers and town halls in Scotland, Listed government buildings in Scotland

Firs Park

Firs Park was a football stadium in Falkirk, which was the home of East Stirlingshire F.C. between 1921 and 2008. It was located on Firs Street, 0.3 miles north-east of the town centre. At the time of closing the ground had a capacity of 1,800 with 200 seated.

Located at 56.005, -3.77889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Defunct football venues in Scotland, East Stirlingshire F.C., Sports venues in Falkirk (council area), Scottish Football League venues

Comely Park School

Comely Park School is a primary school in Woodlands, Falkirk, Scotland. It was founded in 1879 as a replacement for the local Charity School. In its early days it was also known as "Cochrane's Academy" after its first headmaster. The original Victorian school buildings (which housed over 1,000 pupils in 1909) were demolished in 1996, and Comely Park was the first school in Falkirk to be rebuilt, along with a Games Hall and a large astro turf pitch. It currently accommodates around 500 pupils.

Located at 55.9958, -3.78417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Primary schools in Falkirk (council area)

HM Prison Polmont

Her Majesty's Young Offenders Institution Polmont is the largest of its kind in Scotland. Despite its name, the institution is located in Reddingmuirhead in the Falkirk region, and not in Polmont. It is designed to hold up to 454 inmates between the ages of 16 and 21, although there have been several reports and complaints about the literal figures. Reports of living conditions have also been criticized, including an alleged lack of food for inmates and the practice of slopping out.

Located at 55.9836, -3.73056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Young Offender Institutions in Scotland

Graeme High School

Graeme High School is a non-denominational public secondary school located in Falkirk, Scotland. The school is run by Falkirk Council on behalf of the Scottish Government Education Department. The catchment area is served by Hallglen, Laurieston, St. Margaret's, Victoria and Westquarter primary schools.

Located at 55.998, -3.764 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Secondary schools in Falkirk (council area)

Avonbridge railway station

Avonbridge railway station was a station on the Slamannan Railway. The line connected mines and villages in the Central Scotland.

Located at 55.9367, -3.7466 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Disused railway stations in Falkirk (council area), Railway stations opened in 1840, Railway stations closed in 1930