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About Falkirk

Falkirk lies between Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland's Central Belt, easily reached via the M9 motorway from either city. The M876 and A803 provide additional access routes, whilst over 100 EV charging points serve the growing number of electric vehicles. The town's claim to fame is the remarkable Falkirk Wheel, the world's only rotating boat lift that moves vessels between two canals.

Where is Falkirk on the map?

Falkirk is in Scotland, at 56.002, -3.785 - about 2 km south-west of Bankside.

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15 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Falkirk. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Falkirk9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Falkirk?

The closest airport to Falkirk is Edinburgh Airport, 29 km (about 27 min by car). Other airports nearby: Glasgow Airport.

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