The Royal Bank of Scotland building in Grangemouth Grangemouth
is midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh,
3 miles ( 4.8km ) to the east of Falkirk, 5 miles ( 8.0km ) to the west of Bo'ness and 13 miles ( 20.9 km ) south-east of Stirling Originally a bustling port with trade through the Forth and Clyde Canal nowadays Grangemouth is focused on the petrochemical industry in particular the large Ineos oil refinery - one of the largest in Europe Grangemouth Port is one of the main ports in the UK with the largest container terminal in Scotland |
The Royal Bank of Scotland building in Grangemouth |
The Royal Bank of Scotland building in Grangemouth |
Former church in Grangemouth Now the "Earl of Zetland" restaurant. |
Town Hall in Grangemouth |
Municipal Chambers in Grangemouth |
Empire Electric Theatre in
Grangemouth |
Sundial in Grangemouth |
Porte Shopping Centre in
Grangemouth |
Bo'ness Road in Grangemouth |
Public Library in Grangemouth |
Docks and Refinery at Grangemouth on the Firth of Forth |
Location Map of Grangemouth and
Bo'ness |
BIKE RIDE: HELIX AROUND TOWN TOUR - FALKIRK AND GRANGEMOUTH
Created out of 310 miles ( 500km ) of cycleway, this 16-mile ( 26km ) circular route begins at The Helix and travels past The Kelpies, The
Falkirk Wheel and Callendar Park.
The Helix Around Town Tour ( HArTT ) comprises a fantastic mix of cycleway, towpath and woodland trail with highlights that include
Abbotshaugh Community Woodland, home to art projects including The Human Sun Clock,
Celtic Circle and Love & Kisses.
Other delights to check out are Westquarter Glen, a hidden gorge with waterfalls, a stream and tree
species such as yew, sycamore, oak, holly and larch.
Bird lovers should keep their eyes peeled for dippers, grey wagtails, kingfishers, tawny owls and buzzards.
Visit Falkirk - Helix Round Town Route
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