Broomage, North

Settlement in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Broomage, North

Main Street / Dundarroch Street junction Looking west. The decorative architecture caught my eye. — Main Street / Dundarroch Street junction Credit: Richard Dorrell

Broomage is a small village located in the North of Stirlingshire, Scotland. Situated near the town of Larbert, Broomage is part of the Falkirk council area.

The village is characterized by its charming rural setting, with rolling hills and picturesque landscapes surrounding the area. It is predominantly residential, with a population of around 1,000 residents. The houses in Broomage are a mix of modern homes and traditional cottages, giving the village a unique blend of old and new.

Broomage offers its residents a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere. The village has a primary school, providing education for local children, and a community center that hosts various events and activities throughout the year. The village also has a local pub, offering a gathering place for residents and visitors alike.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Broomage is ideally located. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and nature walks. Nearby attractions include the Falkirk Wheel, an impressive rotating boat lift, and the Kelpies, iconic horse-head sculptures that stand as a tribute to Scotland's industrial heritage.

In terms of transportation, Broomage benefits from its proximity to major road networks, including the M9 motorway, making it easily accessible by car. The village also has a railway station in Larbert, providing connections to major cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Overall, Broomage offers a tranquil and scenic place to live, with a strong sense of community and convenient access to amenities and transportation links.

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Broomage, North Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.030109/-3.8382978 or Grid Reference NS8583. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Main Street / Dundarroch Street junction

Looking west. The decorative architecture caught my eye.

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Dundarroch Street, Larbert

Residential road just south of Main Street, here looking south from close to the junction with Ronald Crescent.

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Cross roads, Larbert

The photographer is standing in Main Street, looking south-west. Vehicles are queueing at the traffic lights in Stirling Road. Larbert Old Church stands beyond the junction.

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Old Manse, Larbert

Located in Denny Road. The building is dated 1635, and was restored in 1955, when the pantile roof was installed.

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Entrance to Old Parish Churchyard

These wrought iron gates provide an entrance to the churchyard from Denny Road, but have not been opened for some time.

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Larbert Post Office

Located in Main Street. The building is dated 1889.

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Businesses and restaurant, Larbert

Located in Main Street. The Gulnar Tandoori restaurant occupies the upper floor of the building.

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Larbert Village Primary School

This building, facing Main Street, opened in 1891 and has been refurbished twice. A new extension was built to the rear in 2009. (See NS8582 : Larbert Village Primary School, rear view). The current pupil roll is just under 300 boys and girls aged 4 - 12.

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Larbert Village Primary School, rear view

The original building which opened in 1891 and faces Main Street, was extended with the building of this extension in 2009. (Front view, NS8582 : Larbert Village Primary School). Viewed here from Eastcroft Street, the extension adds 6 classrooms, an ICT suite, a new nursery class, meeting rooms and a school gymnasium to the school.

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Larbert Baptist Church

Located in Main Street.

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Station Hotel, Larbert

The business was established in 1856.

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Building in Main Street

The coaching arch (?) and not-quite symmetrical architecture of this building caught my eye.

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Businesses and flats, Muirhall Road

Looking north from the exit from the station car park. The building is Gillespie Terrace, and has a large ghost sign painted on the gable end - closer view: NS8682 : Ghost sign, Larbert.

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Ghost sign, Larbert

A sign has been painted on the gable end of this building in Muirhall Road. The building is named Gillespie Terrace. The sign is almost illegible, but could start with the name 'Gillespie' and the third word is 'grocer', so I suspect the terrace was named after a business that operated here. Wider view of building: NS8682 : Businesses and flats, Muirhall Road.

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Network Rail Training Centre, Larbert

Located close to Larbert station.

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Signal box and Training Centre

Viewed over a wall alongside Muirhall Road, the signal box is Larbert North, and has been disused since 2017. The Larbert Network Rail Training Centre stands on the opposite side of the railway.

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