Brightons

Settlement in Stirlingshire

Scotland

Brightons

Flare at the Grangemouth Petrochemical Works Viewed from the towpath of the Union Canal at Polmont, the flare is two miles away. In the background is the 364 metre Knock Hill, just over 12 miles away.
Flare at the Grangemouth Petrochemical Works Credit: Mat Fascione

Brightons is a small town located in the county of Stirlingshire, Scotland. Situated about 3 miles west of Falkirk, the town is nestled between the larger towns of Polmont and Maddiston. With a population of around 5,000 residents, Brightons maintains a close-knit community atmosphere.

The town boasts a rich history, dating back to its establishment in the early 19th century. Initially a rural farming community, Brightons experienced significant growth during the industrial revolution, thanks to the construction of the nearby Union Canal and the arrival of the railway. These developments transformed the town into a hub of trade and commerce, attracting businesses and new residents.

Today, Brightons is a thriving residential area, offering a range of amenities and services to its residents. The town's main street features a variety of local shops, including grocery stores, cafes, and small businesses. There are also several pubs and restaurants, providing options for dining and socializing.

Brightons is fortunate to be surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and leisure. The nearby Polmont Woods and Beancross Farm provide scenic walking trails, while Polmont Country Park offers facilities for sports and recreation. The town also benefits from its proximity to Falkirk, which hosts various cultural and entertainment venues, including the Falkirk Wheel and the Helix Park.

Transportation links are well-developed, with regular bus services connecting Brightons to neighboring towns and cities. The town also benefits from its proximity to the M9 motorway, providing easy access to other parts of Scotland.

Overall, Brightons offers a pleasant and convenient place to live, with a mix of historical charm, modern amenities, and natural beauty.

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Brightons Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.981991/-3.71797 or Grid Reference NS9277. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flare at the Grangemouth Petrochemical Works Viewed from the towpath of the Union Canal at Polmont, the flare is two miles away. In the background is the 364 metre Knock Hill, just over 12 miles away.
Flare at the Grangemouth Petrochemical Works
Viewed from the towpath of the Union Canal at Polmont, the flare is two miles away. In the background is the 364 metre Knock Hill, just over 12 miles away.
Union Canal in Westquarter, Falkirk
Union Canal in Westquarter, Falkirk
Bridge No 56 crossing the Union Canal
Bridge No 56 crossing the Union Canal
Union Canal towpath in Reddingmuirhead On the right is Her Majesty's Young Offenders Institution Polmont.
Union Canal towpath in Reddingmuirhead
On the right is Her Majesty's Young Offenders Institution Polmont.
Redding Road Bridge No 55 Crossing the Union Canal in the Redding area of Falkirk.
Redding Road Bridge No 55
Crossing the Union Canal in the Redding area of Falkirk.
Union Canal towpath in Redding, Falkirk
Union Canal towpath in Redding, Falkirk
Brightons West Footbridge Crossing the Union Canal in Falkirk.
Brightons West Footbridge
Crossing the Union Canal in Falkirk.
Tree lined towpath of the Union Canal
Tree lined towpath of the Union Canal
Towpath along the Union Canal in Falkirk
Towpath along the Union Canal in Falkirk
Railway line in Polmont, Falkirk
Railway line in Polmont, Falkirk
Battock Bridge No 53 Crossing the Union Canal near Polmont in Falkirk.
Battock Bridge No 53
Crossing the Union Canal near Polmont in Falkirk.
View towards the Grangemouth oil refinery Looking north from the towpath of the Union Canal.
View towards the Grangemouth oil refinery
Looking north from the towpath of the Union Canal.
Union Canal towpath towards Falkirk
Union Canal towpath towards Falkirk
Flare at the Grangemouth Petrochemical Works Looking north from the towpath of the Union Canal.
Flare at the Grangemouth Petrochemical Works
Looking north from the towpath of the Union Canal.
Nicolton Farm near the Union Canal
Nicolton Farm near the Union Canal
Dog-walking by a frozen Union Canal
Dog-walking by a frozen Union Canal
Polmont railway station, Stirlingshire Opened in 1842 by the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway. 
View east towards Manuel (previously the junction for Bo'ness) and Edinburgh, shortly after the line was electrified. For a similar view some seven years earlier, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3707815">NS9378 : Polmont railway station, Stirlingshire, 2008</a>.
Polmont railway station, Stirlingshire
Opened in 1842 by the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway. View east towards Manuel (previously the junction for Bo'ness) and Edinburgh, shortly after the line was electrified. For a similar view some seven years earlier, see NS9378 : Polmont railway station, Stirlingshire, 2008.
Bungalow on Shieldhill Road, Reddingmuirhead
Bungalow on Shieldhill Road, Reddingmuirhead
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Brightons is located at Grid Ref: NS9277 (Lat: 55.981991, Lng: -3.71797)

Unitary Authority: Falkirk

Police Authority: Forth Valley

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Located within 500m of 55.981991,-3.71797
Polmont
Name Gd: Poll-Mhonadh
Naptan AtcoCode: 9100POLMONT
Network: National Rail
Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/pmt/
Network Wikidata: Q26334
Operator: ScotRail
Operator Website: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/stations-and-facilities/pmt
Operator Wikidata: Q18356161
Public Transport: station
Railway: station
Ref Crs: PMT
Source: NPE
Train: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Wikidata: Q2585349
Wikipedia: en:Polmont railway station
Lat/Long: 55.9844795/-3.7144735
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 55.9851828/-3.7190079
Brightons
Is In: Falkirk District
Place: village
Population: 3932
Wikidata: Q4967772
Wikipedia: en:Brightons
Lat/Long: 55.9811767/-3.7177799
Turning Loop
Lat/Long: 55.9849332/-3.713651
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:30; Sa 12:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: FK2 111
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
Lat/Long: 55.9782464/-3.7137326
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 55.9853119/-3.7208354
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 55.9853022/-3.7203914
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 55.9854417/-3.7221201
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 55.9854849/-3.7227644
Railway: signal
Railway Signal Direction: forward
Railway Signal Main: GB-NR:main
Railway Signal Main Form: light
Ref: EPJ515
Lat/Long: 55.9851536/-3.7190175
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 55.9852334/-3.7199777
Source: estimate
Lat/Long: 55.9823699/-3.711151
Polmont
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9843496/-3.7136899
Polmont
Name Gd: Poll-Mhonadh
Public Transport: stop_position
Railway: stop
Train: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9846142/-3.7152848
Polmont Junction
Railway: junction
Lat/Long: 55.9855276/-3.7227871
Pub
The Brighton's Inn
Lat/Long: 55.9810689/-3.7201455
Premier Brightons Cross
Brand: Premier
Brand Wikidata: Q7240340
Brand Wikipedia: en:Premier Stores
Shop: convenience
Website: https://www.premier-stores.co.uk/our-stores/brightons-cross
Lat/Long: 55.9812174/-3.7206496
Restaurant
McFarlane's Fish and Chips
Lat/Long: 55.9810575/-3.7205723
Restaurant
Brighton's Cross Chinese Takeaway
Lat/Long: 55.9811709/-3.7203868
Milk and Honey Hair
Phone: +44 1324 270167
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 55.9812906/-3.720141
Taylor William
Office: estate_agent
Lat/Long: 55.9813536/-3.7203034
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: FK2 117D
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 55.9849275/-3.7147897
Charging Station
Polmont Station (West), Station Lane
Authentication Membership Card: yes
Capacity: 2
Fee: no
Operator: ChargePlace Scotland
Socket Type2: 2
Lat/Long: 55.9851838/-3.7169195
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.9792073/-3.7180321
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.9793393/-3.7236506
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.9793333/-3.7238049
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.9816108/-3.7215692
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: FK2 213D
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 55.9812029/-3.7210862
Bus Stop
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 55.984856/-3.7147812
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:30; Sa 12:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: FK2 28
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
Lat/Long: 55.9820635/-3.7164058
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9853148/-3.714123
Barrier: cycle_barrier
Lat/Long: 55.9843992/-3.7148507
John Monfries & Sons
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 55.9838457/-3.7152549
Pharmacy
Rightdose Pharmacy
Addr Postcode: FK2 0UF
Dispensing: yes
Healthcare: pharmacy
Lat/Long: 55.9839844/-3.7151289
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 55.9835694/-3.7154695
Thomas Johnston
Shop: butcher
Lat/Long: 55.9817557/-3.7181349
Shop: hairdresser
Lat/Long: 55.981891/-3.7186668
Dentist
Healthcare: dentist
Lat/Long: 55.9814044/-3.7201214
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Lat/Long: 55.9812767/-3.7203342
Post Office
Brightons Post Office
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: FK2 0JR
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Contact Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/2278685/brightons
Ref Pol Id: 145086
Lat/Long: 55.9811922/-3.7206403
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 55.985529/-3.7199187
Addr City: Polmont
Addr Housenumber: 12
Addr Street: Meadowbank
Lat/Long: 55.9857971/-3.7138655
Addr City: Polmont
Addr Housenumber: 13
Addr Street: Meadowbank
Lat/Long: 55.9857065/-3.7138989
Addr City: Polmont
Addr Housenumber: 14
Addr Street: Meadowbank
Lat/Long: 55.9855997/-3.7139303
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9855802/-3.7137248
Addr City: Polmont
Addr Housenumber: 15
Addr Street: Meadowbank
Lat/Long: 55.9854381/-3.7140683
Bus Stop
Lat/Long: 55.9854426/-3.7136069
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 55.984976/-3.7145832
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: yes
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 55.9848769/-3.7146007
Cafe
aran
Cuisine: coffee_shop;sandwich
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-14:30; Sa 07:30-14:30
Lat/Long: 55.9836935/-3.7154162
Railway: signal
Railway Signal Direction: forward
Railway Signal Main: GB-NR:main
Railway Signal Main Form: light
Ref: EPJ513
Lat/Long: 55.9847751/-3.7159736
Railway: signal
Railway Signal Direction: forward
Railway Signal Main: GB-NR:main
Railway Signal Main Form: light
Ref: EPJ512
Lat/Long: 55.9854401/-3.7225634
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