Grangemouth petrochemical works, November 2006
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Grangemouth is a town and former burgh in the council area of Falkirk, Scotland, and formerly in the County of Stirling. It is located on the Firth of Forth 3 miles east of Falkirk. It is currently known for its large petrochemical plant, one of the largest in Europe. A sign in Linlithgow, Scotland. ...
For local government purposes, Scotland is divided into 32 areas designated as Council Areas of Scotland which are all governed by unitary authorities designated as Councils which have the option under the Local Government (Gaelic Names) (Scotland) Act 1997(as chosen by Na h-Eileanan an Iar) of being known...
Falkirk (an Eaglais Bhreac in Gaelic) is one of the 32 unitary authority council areas in Scotland. ...
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Stirlingshire or the County of Stirling (Siorrachd Sruighlea in Gaelic) is a registration county of Scotland, based around Stirling, the former county town. ...
The Firth of Forth from Calton Hill The Forth Bridges cross the Firth Satellite photo of the Firth and the surrounding area Map of the Firth The Firth of Forth (Scottish Gaelic: Linne Foirthe) is the estuary or firth of Scotlands River Forth, where it flows into the North...
Falkirk (An Eaglais Bhreac in Scottish Gaelic) is a town in central Scotland lying to the north west and north east of the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, respectively. ...
Petrochemicals are chemical products made from raw materials of petroleum (hydrocarbon) origin. ...
Its population is 17,551 (2004).
Grangemouth was founded by Sir Lawrence Dundas in 1777 and was built in conjunction with the eastern end of the Forth and Clyde Canal. Its original name was Sealock referencing its proximity to where the canal flowed into the Forth. It became prominent due to the canal traffic that passed through. High tariffs at the port of Leith caused much traffic to come to Grangemouth instead. The re-opened canal no longer passes through the old part of Grangemouth, but joins the tidal River Carron, which has been deepened to allow access to the River Forth for canal traffic. The town's current name refers to its position at the mouth of the Grange Burn (or stream) which flows into the River Forth at this point. Sir Lawrence Dundas was a Scottish businessman and landowner. ...
The Forth and Clyde Canal is a canal in Scotland. ...
Formerly a municipal burgh,[1] Leith is a town at the mouth of the Water of Leith and is the port of Edinburgh, Scotland. ...
The River Carron is a river in central Scotland. ...
The River Forth meanders over fertile farmlands near Stirling The River Forth, 47 km (29 miles) long, is the major river draining the eastern part of the central belt of Scotland. ...
During WWII Inchrya Road was used as a runway, Canadian and Polish citizens were based there. Immediately prior to the outbreak of WWII the runway was an integral part of the Central Scotland Airport. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1200x1600, 465 KB)[edit] Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...
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The Soap Works building which was used to manufacture soap and glycerine and owned by the Scottish Co-operative Wholesale Society was established in 1897. This was the largest works of its kind in Scotland and employed a considerable number of local people.
This local landmark at the end of Wood Street opposite the Old Bus Garage was demolished in November 2005 to make way for the new Whyte & McKay blending and bottling plant. The town has new shopping facilities being built in response to its increasing popularity as a commuter town for Edinburgh. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...
The Soap Works demolition began in July 2005 Grangemouth Port is also one of the main ports in the UK with the largest container terminal (the first in the UK) and the busiest deep water port in Scotland. There are also links to the inter-modal freight facilities elsewhere in the town which use the town's convenient motorway connections. The town is virtually equidistant between the two largest cities in Scotland - Glasgow and Edinburgh - which has led to a number of motels and hotels being set up to satisfy the demand for convenient but lower cost tourist and business accommodation servicing these popular destinations. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 510 KB)[edit] Licensing I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...
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For its size, Grangemouth is well catered for with sporting facilities, including an international-standard sports stadium and sports centre. Grangemouth Golf Club is actually located in neighbor village Polmont. Polmont is a village in the Falkirk council area of Central Scotland. ...
Grangemouth was notable for many years for having a three tier school system - the only area in Scotland to do so. (See main article.) This system ended in 1988. The High School is due for a re-build in 2008. There is also a primary school providing Catholic-focused education - Sacred Heart. Two Middle schools were operated in the Grangemouth area of Stirlingshire, Scotland between 1974 and 1988. ...
Twinned with La Porte, Indiana and with Creteil, Paris, France as part of Falkirk District. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area Ranked 38th - Total 36,418 sq mi (94,321 km²) - Width 140 miles (225 km) - Length 270 miles (435 km) - % water 1. ...
Créteil is a town and commune of France, in the south-eastern suburbs of Paris, préfecture (capital) of the Val-de-Marne département. ...
Grangemouth Stadium
Grangemouth Stadium was built for the citizens of Grangemouth, partly- funded by BP. The stadium has been extended to host a 150m running track, physio room, and weight lifting. The stadium is of international-standard, and is used as the National Indoor Sports Stadium. This article is about the corporation known as BP. For other uses, see BP (disambiguation). ...
Youth Activities Grangemouth has its own Air Training Corps Squadron, 1333 (Grangemouth) Squadron (Located at the TA Center in Central Avenue) An Army Cadet Detachement (Also Located in Central Avenue) and a Sea and Marine cadet corps (located at Grangemouth Docks). The Town also has a Boys Brigade, Girls Brigade, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Guides unit. There are also many football (soccer) teams, like Bowhouse FC
A park is also situated in the center of the town next to Grangemouth Sports multicomplex.
Famous residents Robin Guthrie (born 4 January 1962, in Falkirk, Scotland) is a musician best known as co-founder of the Cocteau Twins. ...
Elizabeth Davidson Fraser (born August 29, 1963 in Grangemouth, Falkirk) is a Scottish singer, best known for her vocal work as the Cocteau Twins lead singer. ...
Cocteau Twins were an influential and prolific Scottish alternative rock band active from 1982 to 1997. ...
Steve Frew is a Scottish gymnast who took gold at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England at the ripe old age of 30. ...
The 2002 Commonwealth Games were held in Manchester, England from July 25 to August 4, 2002. ...
Alan Davie (born 1920) is a painter and musician. ...
George Young was not just an illustrious Rangers captain, but one of the most enduring leaders in Scottish football. ...
Stuart Robert Kennedy (born 31 May 1953) is a former Scottish international footballer who played as a right-back for Falkirk and Aberdeen. ...
Kaye Adams presenting Loose Women Kaye Adams (born December 28, 1962 in Falkirk, Scotland ) is a British television presenter, best known for fronting the ITV daytime talk show, Loose Women. ...
Sir David Tweedie is the chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board. ...
International Accounting Standards Committee was founded in June 1973 in London and restructured to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) on April 1, 2001. ...
International Schools Athletics The 2006 Schools International Athletics Championships will be held in Grangemouth. The championships feature some of the best young athletes from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
External links - Parish of Grangemouth by Rev. Hugh R. Thom
- Historical perspective, drawn from the Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland
- Grangemouth Community Council
- Grangemouth Branch of the Scottish National Party
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