Whitecross is a small village in the Falkirk council area of central Scotland, historically part of Stirlingshire. It sits close to Denny and within easy reach of the town of Falkirk, with a mix of housing and surrounding farmland that gives the place a semi‑rural character.
Like many communities in the area, Whitecross has roots in the industrial era and was historically linked to local coal and ironworking; today it is largely residential with a village hall, local amenities and an active community spirit, while many residents commute to nearby centres such as Falkirk and Glasgow. Its location close to the Antonine Wall, canal routes and regional attractions such as the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies means countryside walks and historic interest are close at hand.
Postcode districts covering Whitecross
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Edinburgh 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Livingston 7.5 miles12 km
- Hamilton 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Cumbernauld 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Dunfermline 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Coatbridge 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Glenrothes 23.8 miles38.3 km
- Stirling 15 miles24.2 km
- Airdrie 14.3 miles23 km
- Falkirk 5.7 miles9.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Maddiston Place 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Linlithgow Place 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Rumford Place 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Polmont Place 2.5 miles4 km
- Brightons Place 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Torphichen Place 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Lower Braes Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Bo'ness and Blackness Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Bo'ness Place 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Wallacestone Place 3.1 miles5 km
- Reddingmuirhead Place 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Westquarter Place 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Whitecross
EH49 6JU, EH49 6JL, EH49 6JZ, EH49 6LF, EH49 6LE, EH49 6LR, EH49 6JJ, EH49 6JN, EH49 6LD … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 11 miles17.7 km
- Glasgow International Airport 31 miles49.9 km
- Linlithgow Railway Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Polmont Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Whitecross Ad
- Premier Lodge 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Metro Inns Falkirk 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Coorie 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Leapark Hotel 3 3.8 miles6.1 km
- The Grange Manor 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Richmond Park Hotel 3 3.1 miles5.1 km
- Oxgang Kitchen Bar & Rooms 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Best Western the Hilcroft Hotel West Lothian 3 7.3 miles11.8 km
- The Inn at Charlestown 3 7.4 miles11.9 km
Schools in Whitecross
- Whitecross Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Manuel Priory Historic site 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Falkirk Stadium Stadium 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Callendar Wood Forest 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland) Historic site 6 miles9.6 km
- Ochilview Park Stadium 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Hopetoun House Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Almondvale Stadium Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Dundas Castle Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- East End Park Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Recreation Park Stadium 11 miles17.7 km
- Dalmeny House Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Lower Polmaise Estate 12.5 miles20 km