Grangemouth is a town and Scotland’s largest container port situated in the Falkirk region of Scotland sitting at the mouth of the Grange Burn at the junction with the Firth of Forth and the River Carron. The town was known as Sealock until 1752 when it was bought by Sir Laurence Dundas, he planned and developed the industrial town and by 1777 it was an important link terminal between the River Forth and the Clyde Canal to increase the trade with Glasgow. The Caledonian Railway Company took over the docks and canal in 1867 and commissioned the first deep-water oil jetty. Although Grangemouth is dominated with docks, an oil refinery and chemical works, it is still a popular tourist destination and an ideal base for visiting attractions in Falkirk, Glasgow, Livingston and Bo’ness. The town has old fashioned streets and lanes with buildings dating back to the 1800’s including the impressive town hall, in the town centre is the La Port shopping centre with a variety of shops and cafes, there is holiday accommodation, inns, pubs and place to eat out. Attractions include the Zetland Park with its war memorial at the main entrance and the Grangemouth Museum with exhibits of the towns heritage, canal origins and the story of the ‘Charlotte Dundas’ the worlds first canal steamship built in 1802. Boat-trips are offered to explore the Forth, Clyde and Union Canal
Classes
Dance - Catriona Hogg School of Dance
Yoga - June Mercer
Club
Dentist
Dental Surgery
Dundas Dental Practice
Doctor
Bo'ness Road Medical Practice
The Health Centre
Estate Agent
Falkirk For Sale
Marshall Wilson
Tait & Mackenzie
Health and Fitness Club
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Auld Toon Tavern
Ellywyn
La Porte Tavern
New Ship Inn
Pitleoch Arms
Treetops Bar & Lounge
Restaurant
Mahratta RestaurantTreetops Bar & Lounge
Wongs
School
Beancross Primary School
Bowhouse Primary School
Grangemouth High School
McKenchnie School Of Dance
Moray Primary School
Solicitor
Taxi
T O A Taxis
Tartan Line Radio Cabs Ltd
Vet
Sports Clubs
Bowhouse Table Tennis Club (Table Tennis)
Shops
Les Fleurs
Boots
Lindsay & Gilmour
John L Barron
The PC Shop
RG Barber Shop
Barrie Food Store
Farmfoods Ltd
W & S Frew
Rowlands Pharmacy
Places to Stay near Grangemouth
Leapark Hotel (0.35 miles)
Ideally situated in the historic port of Grangemouth near to m9 motorway serving Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow. An excellent location for business travellers as well as being ideally situated as a ... More
Grange Manor (1.12 miles)
The Grange Manor has the look and feel of a country house hotel. Just minutes from some of Scotland's leading multinational companies. A favourite with executive travellers and now increasingly the ... More | visit website
Inchyra Grange Hotel (1.48 miles)
Premier Inn Falkirk East (1.56 miles)
Beancross Farm (1.60 miles)
All 14 boutique bedrooms have been ... More | visit website
Ashbank Guest House (2.03 miles)
Orchard Hotel (2.77 miles)
Hotel Cladhan (2.81 miles)
Set across from Callendar Park, the hotel has every comfort and modern amenity you would expect from a three star hotel. Located in the heart of Central Scotland, this Falkirk hotel ... More
Premier Inn Falkirk North (3.01 miles)
Best Western Park Hotel (3.25 miles)
The Best Western Park Hotel is the perfect base whether your visit is business or pleasure - why not make it both? The hotel boasts a large conference centre, 2 ... More
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