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Westquarter

Place in Falkirk, Scotland

Coordinates:55.991, -3.741
OS grid ref:NS 91 78
Population:1,150
Dialling code: 01324 (Falkirk)

Westquarter is a small village in the council area of Falkirk, Scotland, set in the low-lying Forth Valley on the north bank of the River Carron. It sits a few miles east of Falkirk town centre and close to the large industrial and port complex at Grangemouth, with rolling riverside and countryside within easy reach and the line of the old Roman Antonine Wall not far away.

Historically the settlement grew with local coal, quarrying and brick-making industries and later through employment linked to nearby industrial works; today it is predominantly residential, serving commuters and families while keeping a small local community feel with schools, clubs and access to green spaces such as Muiravonside Country Park and riverside walks. The mix of industrial heritage and riverside landscape gives it a distinct character within the Falkirk area.

Postcode districts covering Westquarter

Nearby towns and villages

Neighbouring places

Transport links

  • Airport Edinburgh Airport 14.5 miles23.4 km
  • Airport Glasgow International Airport 28 miles45.1 km
  • Railway station Polmont Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
  • Railway station Falkirk Grahamston Railway Station 1.9 miles3 km

Local points of interest

  • Falkirk Stadium Stadium 1.1 miles1.8 km
  • Callendar Wood Forest 1.1 miles1.8 km
  • Ochilview Park Stadium 3.8 miles6.2 km
  • Manuel Priory Historic site 3.9 miles6.2 km
  • Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland) Historic site 6.4 miles10.4 km
  • Recreation Park Stadium 8.8 miles14.2 km
  • Lower Polmaise Estate 9.3 miles15 km
  • Hopetoun House Estate 10.8 miles17.3 km
  • Forthbank Stadium Stadium 11 miles17.7 km
  • Almondvale Stadium Stadium 11.2 miles18 km
  • Broadwood Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.2 km
  • Airthrey Castle Estate 11.9 miles19.2 km

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