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 miles
- Edinburgh 17.1 miles
- Livingston 7.5 miles
- Hamilton 20.9 miles
- Cumbernauld 13.5 miles
- Dunfermline 10.4 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 21.4 miles
- Coatbridge 16.7 miles
- Glenrothes 23.8 miles
- Stirling 15 miles
- Airdrie 14.3 miles
- Falkirk 5.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Maddiston Place 1.8 miles
- Linlithgow Place 2.1 miles
- Rumford Place 2.2 miles
- Polmont Place 2.5 miles
- Brightons Place 2.6 miles
- Torphichen Place 2.8 miles
- Lower Braes Ward 2.9 miles
- Bo'ness and Blackness Ward 2.9 miles
- Bo'ness Place 3.1 miles
- Wallacestone Place 3.1 miles
- Reddingmuirhead Place 3.4 miles
- Westquarter Place 3.6 miles
Example postcodes in Whitecross
EH49 6JT, EH49 6JX, EH49 6JS, EH49 6JQ, EH49 6JZ, EH49 6LA, EH49 6JY, EH49 6JL, EH49 6JP … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 11 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 31 miles
- Linlithgow Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Polmont Railway Station 2.5 miles
Hotels near Whitecross Ad
- Linen Bank Residence - Aparthotel 3 2.1 miles
- Premier Lodge 3 4.4 miles
- Richmond Park Hotel 3 3.1 miles
- Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa 4 2.7 miles
- The Blackbull Inn Polmont 2.4 miles
- Travelodge Falkirk 3 3.1 miles
- West Port Hotel 1.6 miles
- Helix Hotel 3 4 miles
- Oxgang Kitchen Bar & Rooms 3 3.6 miles
- Premier Inn Falkirk East 3 3.3 miles
Schools in Whitecross
- Whitecross Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Manuel Priory Historic site 0.3 miles
- Falkirk Stadium Stadium 4.5 miles
- Callendar Wood Forest 4.7 miles
- Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland) Historic site 6 miles
- Ochilview Park Stadium 7.3 miles
- Hopetoun House Estate 7.5 miles
- Almondvale Stadium Stadium 7.9 miles
- Dundas Castle Estate 9.2 miles
- East End Park Stadium 10.8 miles
- Recreation Park Stadium 11 miles
- Dalmeny House Estate 12.4 miles
- Lower Polmaise Estate 12.5 miles