Best places to live in Falkirk, Scotland?

trish-o

Hi
Hope it's OK to post this here. We live in the north-west of England and my husband's job is being transferred to the Grangemouth area of Scotland in the next few months.

We'd like to buy a bungalow in a village area, as we enjoy walking with our dogs, outdoor life, etc.

Could anyone recommend any locations within 15/20 miles of Grangemouth, please?

Thanks, Trish

googler

I have no recommendations, but if you're not bothered about access to the cities, you could look at places on the North side of the Forth - if husband is getting to Grangemouth by car, it's a short hop over the Kincardine Bridge.

zagubov

You might find village life in Scotland to be a bit too quiet. I'd be tempted to suggest looking around the Stirling area. Easy access to countryside and trains and motorways to Grangemouth and the two biggest cities.

trish-o

Thank you both, much appreciated

zagubov

I was going to mention that not only does Stirling have more supermarkets than you'd expect for such a small city (e.g Waitrose, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Tesco, etc.) but it was recently rated as the most affordable city in the UK.

Also, have you considered posing on the Scotland Board?

trish-o

zagubov wrote: »

I was going to mention that not only does Stirling have more supermarkets than you'd expect for such a small city (e.g Waitrose, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Tesco, etc.) but it was recently rated as the most affordable city in the UK.

Also, have you considered posing on the Scotland Board?

Thanks very much, I will do that now

Owain_Moneysaver

zagubov wrote: »

I was going to mention that not only does Stirling have more supermarkets than you'd expect for such a small city (e.g Waitrose, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Tesco, etc.) but it was recently rated as the most affordable city in the UK.

Stirling/Dunblane are as far north as you can go and still be commutable for both Edinburgh and Glasgow. I wouldn't say it's particularly affordable if you don't have city wages.

Falkirk has a lot of newish estates at the moment if you like that sort of thing, and also Victorian detached and semi-det houses, cheaper than you would pay in Stirling.

Across in Clacks/Fife things may be cheaper still, but then you're in Clacks or Fife. Semi-rural property may be very affordable, but some locations are rather scruffy to be polite.

trish-o

Owain_Moneysaver wrote: »

Stirling/Dunblane are as far north as you can go and still be commutable for both Edinburgh and Glasgow. I wouldn't say it's particularly affordable if you don't have city wages.

Falkirk has a lot of newish estates at the moment if you like that sort of thing, and also Victorian detached and semi-det houses, cheaper than you would pay in Stirling.

Across in Clacks/Fife things may be cheaper still, but then you're in Clacks or Fife. Semi-rural property may be very affordable, but some locations are rather scruffy to be polite.

Thanks Owain Moneysaver, I think we need a few trips north to get a better idea

Mr_Munneepennee

A beautiful upmarket village called Dollar, right next to the hills so you can really live the outdoor life. 15-20 mins drive from Grangemouth I'd say. Drive to glasgow and edinburgh in less than an hour, all the convenience of Stirling much closer. Only downside is public transport is pretty poor (that is why property is still reasonably priced imho).

scottishminnie

Suggest looking at areas like Bonnybridge, Longcroft and Kilsyth. All within 20 mins of Grangemouth and very affordable.
All have great transport links and are pretty much equidistant to Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Happy to answer any specific questions on those areas.

trish-o

gpartr10 wrote: »

A beautiful upmarket village called Dollar, right next to the hills so you can really live the outdoor life. 15-20 mins drive from Grangemouth I'd say. Drive to glasgow and edinburgh in less than an hour, all the convenience of Stirling much closer. Only downside is public transport is pretty poor (that is why property is still reasonably priced imho).

Thanks, Dollar looks lovely!