Bo'ness
Bo'ness, officially called Borrowstounness, is a coastal parish in the Central Lowlands of Scotland. Before the local government reforms at the end of the 20th century, it was part of the county of West Lothian. Situated on a hillside around the south bank of the Firth of Forth within the Falkirk council area, it's 17 miles northwest of Edinburgh and 7 miles east of Falkirk. In accordance with the 2001 Census, Bo'ness boasts a resident population of around 14,000, and estimates in 2008 have suggested that it has increased to about 14,500 residents. Most of the inhabitants commute to work, mainly to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Flakirk, meaning that the town is largely a commuter town. One of the biggest employers is the Ineos petrochemical facility, which is located by Grangemouth, which is close to the town. Bo'ness has numerous attractions that are well-known with close by residents and tourists. Some examples include the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway, the Birkhill Fireclay Mine as well as the remains of an engine house. Kinneil House, a original residence maintained by Historic Scotland, is located within a public park and the grounds in which James Watt developed the steam engine. His workshop is still in ruins. The town also includes a recently renovated Hippodrome Cinema, the oldest cinema in Scotland, built in 1912 and developed by a local architect and resident, Matthew Steele. For all your home improvements, be sure that you choose reputable pros in Bo'ness to make sure you get a fantastic quality service.
