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Bo'ness, West Lothian

Bo'ness (properly Borrowstounness) is a coastal town in West Lothian. Formerly a centre of heavy industry, coal mining and a major port, Bo'ness is now primarily a commuter town. The waterfront area is now primarily used for leisure purposes. The modern town includes several former villages including Kinneil. Kinneil House, built by the powerful Hamilton family in the 15th century. It sits within a public park, which also incorporates a section of the Roman Antonine Wall. The town is within the council area of Falkirk.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: West Lothian
Lat, Long: 56.017554,-3.6054564
Grid Reference: NT000816
Police Area: Forth Valley
Council Area: Falkirk
Civil Parish: Bo'ness and Carriden CP
Country: Scotland

GBPNID: 288463
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bo'ness,_West_Lothian_288463

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