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{{Infobox UK place
{{Infobox UK place
| official_name= Banknock
| official_name = Banknock
| gaelic_name= Baile nan Cnoc
| gaelic_name = Baile nan Cnoc
| scots_name=
| scots_name =
| local_name=
| local_name =
| country= Scotland
| country = Scotland
| population = {{Scottish locality populations|name|POP=Banknock}}
| population = 2,529
| population_ref = ({{United Kingdom statistics year|ScotSettlement}})<ref>{{Scotland settlement population citation}}</ref>
| population_ref =<ref name="Pop.">[http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/corporate_neighbourhood/policy_performance_review/research_information/PDFs/census_information/No3.pdf No 3 - 2001 Census Population of settlements and wards] www.falkirk.gov.uk. Retrieved 2011-05-08</ref> [[United Kingdom Census 2001|(2001 census)]]
| area_total_sq_mi= 0.28
| area_total_sq_mi = 0.28
| os_grid_reference= NS783789
| os_grid_reference = NS783789
| edinburgh_distance = {{convert|29.8|mi|abbr=on}} [[Boxing the compass|ESE]]
| edinburgh_distance = {{convert|29.8|mi|abbr=on}} [[Boxing the compass|ESE]]
| london_distance = {{convert|348|mi|abbr=on}} [[Boxing the compass|SSE]]
| london_distance = {{convert|348|mi|abbr=on}} [[Boxing the compass|SSE]]
| map_alt= Banknock is in the west of the Falkirk council area in the Central Belt of the Scottish mainland.
| map_alt = Banknock is in the west of the Falkirk council area in the Central Belt of the Scottish mainland.
| latitude= 55.9875
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| longitude= -03.95236
| post_town = BONNYBRIDGE
| post_town= BONNYBRIDGE
| postcode_area = FK
| postcode_area= FK
| postcode_district = FK4 1
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| dial_code = 01324
| postcode_district= FK4 1
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| constituency_westminster = [[Falkirk (UK Parliament constituency)|Falkirk]]
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| dial_code= 01324
| community_scotland = Banknock, Haggs and Longcroft
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| constituency_westminster= [[Falkirk (UK Parliament constituency)|Falkirk]]
| unitary_scotland = [[Falkirk (council area)|Falkirk]]
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| unitary_scotland= [[Falkirk (council area)|Falkirk]]
| lieutenancy_scotland = [[Stirling and Falkirk]]
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| constituency_scottish_parliament = [[Falkirk West (Scottish Parliament constituency)|Falkirk West]]
| lieutenancy_scotland= [[Stirling and Falkirk]]
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| website = [http://www.falkirk.gov.uk falkirk.gov.uk]
| constituency_scottish_parliament = [[Central Scotland (Scottish Parliament electoral region)|Central Scotland]]
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| static_image = Bridge and lock at Banknock - geograph.org.uk - 1006169.jpg
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| constituency_scottish_parliament1 = [[Falkirk West (Scottish Parliament constituency)|Falkirk West]]
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| website= [http://www.falkirk.gov.uk falkirk.gov.uk]
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| static_image_caption = Canal bridge and lock on the [[Forth and Clyde Canal]] at Banknock
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| static_image= [[Image:Bridge and lock at Banknock - geograph.org.uk - 1006169.jpg|240px]]
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| static_image_alt = A view along a canal with a road bridge in the foreground and a canal lock beyond the bridge. Trees and other water plants align the canal.
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| static_image_caption= <small>Canal bridge and lock on the [[Forth and Clyde Canal]] at Banknock</small>
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| static_image_alt= A view along a canal with a road bridge in the foreground and a canal lock beyond the bridge. Trees and other water plants align the canal.
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'''Banknock''' ({{lang-gd|Baile nan Cnoc}}) is a village within the [[Falkirk (council area)|Falkirk council area]] in [[Central Belt|Central Scotland]]. The village is {{convert|6.7|mi|km|1}} west-southwest of [[Falkirk]], {{convert|3.9|mi|km|1}} east-northeast of [[Kilsyth]] and {{convert|3.0|mi|km|1}} north-northeast of [[Cumbernauld]].
'''Banknock''' ({{langx|gd|Baile nan Cnoc}}) is a village within the [[Falkirk (council area)|Falkirk council area]] in [[Central Belt|Central Scotland]]. The village is {{convert|6.7|mi|km|1}} west-southwest of [[Falkirk]], {{convert|3.9|mi|km|1}} east-northeast of [[Kilsyth]] and {{convert|3.0|mi|km|1}} north-northeast of [[Cumbernauld]].


Banknock is located on the [[Bonny Water]], north of the [[Forth and Clyde canal]] and west of the [[A80 road]] near to the boundary of [[Falkirk (council area)|Falkirk]] and [[North Lanarkshire]] councils. At the time of the [[United Kingdom Census 2001|2001 census]], Banknock had a population of 2,529 residents.<ref name="Pop."/>
Banknock is located on the [[Bonny Water]], north of the [[Forth and Clyde canal]] and west of the [[A80 road (Great Britain)|A80 road]] near to the boundary of [[Falkirk (council area)|Falkirk]] and [[North Lanarkshire]] councils. At the time of the [[United Kingdom Census 2001|2001 census]], Banknock had a population of 2,529 residents.<ref name="Pop.">[http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/corporate_neighbourhood/policy_performance_review/research_information/PDFs/census_information/No3.pdf No 3 - 2001 Census Population of settlements and wards] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110603231222/http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/corporate_neighbourhood/policy_performance_review/research_information/PDFs/census_information/No3.pdf |date=3 June 2011 }} www.falkirk.gov.uk. Retrieved 8 May 2011</ref>


==History==
==History==
There were coal mines along the north side of the valley.

Cannerton Pit was one of these mines and its spoil heap, locally called 'the Bing',{{citation needed|date=May 2011}} was a local landmark
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It once had a [[Banknock railway station|railway station]] on the [[Kilsyth]] to [[Bonnybridge]] Railway, a line which was built to serve the mines along the north side of the valley. Cannerton Pit was one of these mines and its spoil heap, locally called 'the Bing'{{citation needed|date=May 2011}}, was a local landmark. Upon the closure of the local mines, a brickworks was set up on the Cannerton site. Prior to the building of the railway, the Banknock mines were linked to the Forth & Clyde Canal by a wagon way which is still traceable today. This busy industrial site was once an important feature but is now disused. Another employer in the village was the foundry which was at the Coneypark end of the village and owned by the Dobson family who lived in what is now the Glenskirlie House Hotel{{citation needed|date=May 2011}}. The Glenskirlie House Hotel has recently added a faux castle turret and it has become a popular venue for weddings.
Before the railway was built, the Banknock mines were linked to the [[Forth & Clyde Canal]] by a wagonway which is still traceable today.
Banknock once had [[Banknock railway station|a railway station]] on the [[Kilsyth and Bonnybridge Railway]], a line which was built to serve these mines.
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When these mines closed, brickworks was set up on the Cannerton site. This busy industrial site was once an important feature but is now disused. Another employer in the village was the [[foundry]] at the Coneypark end of the village and owned by the Dobson family who lived in the Glenskirlie House Hotel.{{citation needed|date=May 2011}} The Glenskirlie House Hotel has recently added a fake castle turret, and it has become a popular venue for weddings.


Bankier Whisky Distillery closed in 1928, and was finally demolished in 1981.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bankier Distillery History|url= http://www.rls.org.uk/000-000-530-879-C}}</ref>
Bankier Whisky Distillery closed in 1928, and was finally demolished in 1981.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bankier Distillery History|url= http://www.rls.org.uk/000-000-530-879-C}}</ref>


The part of the village where the Kilsyth Road crosses the Bush Burn was named Hollandbush and it was the centre of the village with a Post Office, Co-operative shops and a licensed grocers shop registered as Andrew Brown & Son.
The part of the village where the [[Kilsyth]] Road crosses the Bush Burn was named Hollandbush, and it was the centre of the village with a post office, Co-operative shops and a licensed grocers shop registered as Andrew Brown & Son.
Banknock was particularly busy on Sundays due to the strict post-war licensing laws which dictated that only bona fide travellers may imbibe liquor on Sundays, and Kilsyth people would travel outwith their own environs in order to qualify.
Banknock was particularly busy on Sundays due to the strict post-war licensing laws, which dictated that only bona fide travellers may imbibe liquor on Sundays, and Kilsyth people would travel outwith their own environs in order to qualify.

==Banknock Today==
Banknock is split into two very distinct areas, '''Coneypark''' which is a small housing scheme west of the village, and the main housing scheme which is in the centre.


==Local Schools==
==Local schools==
The only school in Banknock is Bankier Primary School - which has been awarded three Green Flags for its efforts to recycle and reuse waste. Secondary school pupils attend [[Denny High School]], the nearest secondary school. Catholic pupils attend St. Patrick's Primary School and St Modan's High School for primary and secondary education respectively.
The only school in Banknock is Bankier Primary School - which has been awarded three Green Flags for its efforts to recycle and reuse waste. Secondary school pupils attend [[Denny High School]], the nearest secondary school. Catholic pupils attend St. Patrick's Primary School and [[St Modan's High School]] for primary and secondary education respectively.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Banknock railway station]]
*[[List of places in Falkirk]]
*[[List of places in Falkirk]]


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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category-inline|Banknock}}
*[http://www.glenskirliehouse.com/ Glenskirlie House website]


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{{Falkirk Towns & Villages}}


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Banknock
A view along a canal with a road bridge in the foreground and a canal lock beyond the bridge. Trees and other water plants align the canal.
Canal bridge and lock on the Forth and Clyde Canal at Banknock
Banknock is in the west of the Falkirk council area in the Central Belt of the Scottish mainland.
Banknock is in the west of the Falkirk council area in the Central Belt of the Scottish mainland.
Banknock
Location within the Falkirk council area
Area0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2)
Population2,400 (2022)[1]
• Density8,571/sq mi (3,309/km2)
OS grid referenceNS783789
• Edinburgh29.8 mi (48.0 km) ESE
• London348 mi (560 km) SSE
Community council
  • Banknock, Haggs and Longcroft
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBONNYBRIDGE
Postcode districtFK4 1
Dialling code01324
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament
Websitefalkirk.gov.uk
List of places
UK
Scotland
55°59′15″N 3°57′08″W / 55.9875°N 03.95236°W / 55.9875; -03.95236

Banknock (Scottish Gaelic: Baile nan Cnoc) is a village within the Falkirk council area in Central Scotland. The village is 6.7 miles (10.8 km) west-southwest of Falkirk, 3.9 miles (6.3 km) east-northeast of Kilsyth and 3.0 miles (4.8 km) north-northeast of Cumbernauld.

Banknock is located on the Bonny Water, north of the Forth and Clyde canal and west of the A80 road near to the boundary of Falkirk and North Lanarkshire councils. At the time of the 2001 census, Banknock had a population of 2,529 residents.[2]

History

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There were coal mines along the north side of the valley. Cannerton Pit was one of these mines and its spoil heap, locally called 'the Bing',[citation needed] was a local landmark Before the railway was built, the Banknock mines were linked to the Forth & Clyde Canal by a wagonway which is still traceable today. Banknock once had a railway station on the Kilsyth and Bonnybridge Railway, a line which was built to serve these mines. When these mines closed, brickworks was set up on the Cannerton site. This busy industrial site was once an important feature but is now disused. Another employer in the village was the foundry at the Coneypark end of the village and owned by the Dobson family who lived in the Glenskirlie House Hotel.[citation needed] The Glenskirlie House Hotel has recently added a fake castle turret, and it has become a popular venue for weddings.

Bankier Whisky Distillery closed in 1928, and was finally demolished in 1981.[3]

The part of the village where the Kilsyth Road crosses the Bush Burn was named Hollandbush, and it was the centre of the village with a post office, Co-operative shops and a licensed grocers shop registered as Andrew Brown & Son. Banknock was particularly busy on Sundays due to the strict post-war licensing laws, which dictated that only bona fide travellers may imbibe liquor on Sundays, and Kilsyth people would travel outwith their own environs in order to qualify.

Local schools

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The only school in Banknock is Bankier Primary School - which has been awarded three Green Flags for its efforts to recycle and reuse waste. Secondary school pupils attend Denny High School, the nearest secondary school. Catholic pupils attend St. Patrick's Primary School and St Modan's High School for primary and secondary education respectively.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  2. ^ No 3 - 2001 Census Population of settlements and wards Archived 3 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine www.falkirk.gov.uk. Retrieved 8 May 2011
  3. ^ "Bankier Distillery History".
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