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Borrowstounness (or Bo'ness) 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
Alternative name(s): Bo'ness
Historic County: West Lothian
Lat, Long: 56.017554,-3.6054564
Grid Reference: NT 0001 8167
Civil Parish: Bo'ness and Carriden CP
Council Area: Falkirk CA
Police Area: Scotland (Forth Valley) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 318624
Entry Type: Alternative name listing (C)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Borrowstounness,_West_Lothian_318624
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Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Bo'ness
Historic County: West Lothian
Lat, Long: 56.017554,-3.6054564
Grid Reference: NT 0001 8167
Civil Parish: Bo'ness and Carriden CP
Council Area: Falkirk CA
Police Area: Scotland (Forth Valley) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID: 318624
Entry Type: Alternative name listing (C)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Borrowstounness,_West_Lothian_318624
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