Bonnybridge

Settlement in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Bonnybridge

Cowden Hill Trig Point at Bonnybridge
Cowden Hill Trig Point at Bonnybridge Credit: Colin Park

Bonnybridge is a small town located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Situated approximately 6 miles east of Falkirk, it lies on the banks of the Forth and Clyde Canal. With a population of around 6,000 residents, Bonnybridge is a relatively close-knit community.

The town has a rich history, dating back to Roman times when it served as a strategic location for the Antonine Wall. Today, remnants of this ancient wall can still be seen in the surrounding countryside. During the Industrial Revolution, Bonnybridge became an important center for coal mining and ironworks, which contributed to its growth and development.

One of the notable landmarks in Bonnybridge is the Bonnybridge UFO trail, which attracts visitors interested in extraterrestrial phenomena. The area has gained a reputation for being a hotspot for UFO sightings, with numerous reported incidents over the years. As a result, it has become a popular destination for enthusiasts and researchers.

In terms of amenities, Bonnybridge offers a range of local shops, schools, and community facilities. The town is well-connected to surrounding areas through road and rail links, making it easily accessible for commuters. Additionally, the nearby Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies, iconic horse-head sculptures, are popular tourist attractions that are easily reachable from Bonnybridge.

Overall, Bonnybridge is a historic town with a charming community spirit. Its blend of natural landscapes, industrial heritage, and the allure of UFO sightings make it a unique destination within Stirlingshire.

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Bonnybridge Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.001946/-3.890794 or Grid Reference NS8280. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cowden Hill Trig Point at Bonnybridge
Cowden Hill Trig Point at Bonnybridge
Bridge Street, Bonnybridge
Bridge Street, Bonnybridge
Canalbank Workshops and Offices Appears to be sole remains of former foundry
Canalbank Workshops and Offices
Appears to be sole remains of former foundry
New apartment block on Falkirk Road On site of Bonnybridge Social Club
New apartment block on Falkirk Road
On site of Bonnybridge Social Club
Bonnyside Road A mixture of older cottages and new build houses
Bonnyside Road
A mixture of older cottages and new build houses
Forth & Clyde Canal: Bonnybridge Looking to the lifting bridge
Forth & Clyde Canal: Bonnybridge
Looking to the lifting bridge
Field of Wheat Stretching from canal to A803
Field of Wheat
Stretching from canal to A803
Canal with railway line beyond Train heading east
Canal with railway line beyond
Train heading east
Marshy wedge Lower area left uncultivated
Marshy wedge
Lower area left uncultivated
Canal outflow Feeds into Rowan Tree Burn
Canal outflow
Feeds into Rowan Tree Burn
Modern milestone The last of the Millennium milestones, distance markers, travelling eastwards on the Forth Clyde canal before reaching the Falkirk Wheel.  It is near the lifting bridge taking the road over the canal.  All the plates on the stones on the main Forth Clyde route have distances in kilometres.    A couple of plaques on the Port Dundas branch into Glasgow have the distances in miles.  All the plaques are set onto large uneven rectangular blocks of stone.
Modern milestone
The last of the Millennium milestones, distance markers, travelling eastwards on the Forth Clyde canal before reaching the Falkirk Wheel. It is near the lifting bridge taking the road over the canal. All the plates on the stones on the main Forth Clyde route have distances in kilometres. A couple of plaques on the Port Dundas branch into Glasgow have the distances in miles. All the plaques are set onto large uneven rectangular blocks of stone.
Signage - M80 southbound
Signage - M80 southbound
View from a Glasgow-Stirling train - High Bonnybridge View north at the village and in the distance, the newly erected gantries on the Edinburgh-Glasgow main line. They also mark the site (far left of picture) of the former Bonnybridge High railway station.
View from a Glasgow-Stirling train - High Bonnybridge
View north at the village and in the distance, the newly erected gantries on the Edinburgh-Glasgow main line. They also mark the site (far left of picture) of the former Bonnybridge High railway station.
St Helen's Loch Viewed from a Glasgow bound train.
St Helen's Loch
Viewed from a Glasgow bound train.
Antonine Wall, Seabegs Wood One of the best preserved sections of the Antonine Wall, the ditch and rampart remains clearly defined.
Antonine Wall, Seabegs Wood
One of the best preserved sections of the Antonine Wall, the ditch and rampart remains clearly defined.
Entering Dennyloanhead On Glasgow Road (A803).
Entering Dennyloanhead
On Glasgow Road (A803).
The Railway Inn, Dennyloanhead On Glasgow Road (A803).
The Railway Inn, Dennyloanhead
On Glasgow Road (A803).
Houses on the B816, Bonnybridge
Houses on the B816, Bonnybridge
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Bonnybridge is located at Grid Ref: NS8280 (Lat: 56.001946, Lng: -3.890794)

Unitary Authority: Falkirk

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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