Banknock is a small village in the Falkirk region of Scotland situated on the road between Bonnybridge and Kilsyth, close to the village of Haggs on the Bonny Water north of the River Forth and the Clyde Canal. Banknock was originally known as Balinknock meaning ‘township of the hillock’ and dates back to c1450, when the lands belonged to the feuding Fleming family. Banknock grew during the 18th and 19th century as a busy coal mining village and was noted for its whiskey production until 1928 with the closure of the Bankier Distillery. This pretty village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside; it is a popular tourist destination and an ideal base for touring the Falkirk attractions. Banknock has hotels with restaurants, holiday accommodation, pubs, shops and amenities and a takeaway fast food restaurant. Attractions include the 5 star family attraction Falkirk Wheel with canal trips, gift-shop, café and scenic country walks to the remains of a roman encampment, The Forth and Clyde Canal, the longest of the Lowland canals with 40 locks and connections to two other waterways and the Colzium House and Walled Garden, with conifers, shrubs and trees, woodland trails and a heritage museum. Nearby stands the historic Wallace Monument, steeped in Scottish History with exhibitions and displays including a replica of Wallace’s famous sword.
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Places to Stay near Banknock
Glenskirlie House Restaurant (0.02 miles)
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Step inside the exquisite world that is Glenskirlie House and Castle. Two separate venues sharing one spectacular location in the heart of Scotland. Savour the ... More
Castlecary House Hotel (0.80 miles)
Castlecary, centrally located very close to Stirling, Falkirk, and Glasgow, is uniquely placed to cater for all business travel and will also please guests who simply wish to relax and ... More | visit website
Westerwood (The) (1.73 miles)
Having just completed a £14 million refurbishment, The Westerwood Hotel & Golf Resort is a heady combination of opulent four-star hotel and golfing paradise, a purpose-built hotel which is set ... More
Premier Inn Glasgow Cumbernauld (2.95 miles)
The Brig - Carronbridge Hotel (3.63 miles)
Glazert Country House Hotel (3.82 miles)
Set in mature gardens bordering the River Glazert, we are a privately owned hotel striving to provide and maintain a very high standard of food, service and facilities.
All bedrooms are en-suite and tastefully furnished, with ... More
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The Boathouse (3.99 miles)
Just a short distance away from Glasgow and Cumbernauld and only a stroll away from Kilsyth, lies a sanctuary a million miles from it all.The Boathouse offers 10 luxurious bedrooms ... More
Quarter B&B (4.06 miles)
Falkirk Premier Lodge (5.44 miles)
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