The ward covers the coastal town of Bo'ness and the little village of Blackness within the council area of Falkirk in central Scotland. It sits on the southern shore of the River Forth and combines a maritime and industrial past - historic harbour facilities, coal and shale‑oil links and a strong railway heritage centered on the preserved Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway.
Local attractions include the striking 15th‑century Blackness Castle, nearby remnants of the Antonine Wall and the Kinneil estate with Kinneil House, which together draw visitors while the community remains largely residential and commuter‑oriented to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Annual events such as the seaside fair and vintage vehicle rallies, alongside active conservation and community groups, give the area a distinct civic pride and heritage focus.
Postcode districts covering Bo'ness and Blackness
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Livingston 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Hamilton 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Cumbernauld 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Dunfermline 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Coatbridge 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Glenrothes 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Stirling 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Airdrie 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Falkirk 7.5 miles12 km
- Motherwell 20.9 miles33.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Bo'ness Place 0.6 miles1 km
- Linlithgow Place 1.9 miles3 km
- Whitecross Place 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Bridgend Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
- High Valleyfield Place 4 miles6.4 km
- Torryburn and Newmills Place 4 miles6.5 km
- Polmont Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Maddiston Place 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Rumford Place 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Grangemouth Place 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Lower Braes Ward 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Cairneyhill Place 4.8 miles7.7 km
Example postcodes in Bo'ness and Blackness
EH51 0LT, EH51 0JE, EH51 9QP, EH49 7LT, EH51 0AE, EH51 9SH, EH51 9QN, EH51 9AN, EH51 9BJ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Glasgow International Airport 33.5 miles53.9 km
- Linlithgow Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Polmont Railway Station 4.6 miles7.5 km
Hotels near Bo'ness and Blackness Ad
- Coorie 4.9 miles8 km
- Richmond Park Hotel 3 0.8 miles1.3 km
- The Inn at Charlestown 3 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Garvock House Hotel 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Premier Lodge 3 6 miles9.6 km
- Leapark Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Dakota Edinburgh 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Orocco Pier 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Metro Inns Falkirk 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
Schools in Bo'ness and Blackness
- Bo'ness Academy Secondary
- Bo'ness Public School Primary
- Deanburn Primary School Primary
- Grange Primary School Primary
- Kinneil Primary School Primary
- St Mary's RC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Manuel Priory Historic site 3 miles4.8 km
- Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland) Historic site 4 miles6.4 km
- Hopetoun House Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Falkirk Stadium Stadium 6 miles9.7 km
- Callendar Wood Forest 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Dundas Castle Estate 7.5 miles12 km
- East End Park Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Ochilview Park Stadium 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Almondvale Stadium Stadium 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Dalmeny House Estate 10.3 miles16.5 km
- Recreation Park Stadium 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Cramond beach Beach 11.7 miles18.9 km