About Merkland Drive
Merkland Drive is a street located in Hallglen. It uses the postcode FK1 2RH. The street has a length of approximately 173 metres.
The street is located within the Falkirk Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
It is located within the county of Stirling and Falkirk, which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 344.31 miles North West from central London., 20.76 miles North East from Glasgow, 22.31 miles West from Edinburgh and 44.66 miles South West from Dundee.
MERKLAND DRIVE is within the Post Town of FALKIRK
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Map of Merkland Drive
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Campbell & Dean Ltd | 12 Meadow Street Falkirk FK1 1RP | Visit Website |
| Falkirk Homes Estate Agency Ltd. | 107e High Street, Falkirk, FK1 1ED | Visit Website |
| Northwood | 9-11, Bank Street Falkirk FK1 1NB | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Merkland Drive | |
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| Latitude | 55.986471 |
| Longitude | -3.763076 |
| OS Easting (X): | 290019 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 678453 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NS900785 |
Roads that have a Junction with Merkland Drive
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Glenburn Road | junction |
| Ledmore Place | junction |
| Culmore Place | pseudo node |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:59 |
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| Sunset | 19:15 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Edinburgh/Gogarbank 22 September 2024 at 06:00 (16.74 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Drizzle |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.0°C (94.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (8 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00108332 |
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| ONS Area Name | Hard-Pressed Rented Terraces |
| LSOA Code: | S01009177 |
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| LSOA Name: | Hallglen and Glen Village - 01 |
| SOA Code: | 4a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001721 |
| MSOA Name: | Hallglen and Glen Village |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Falkirk Redding Rd Superstore |
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| Colliery Rd, Redding, Falkirk, FK2 9RA |
| 0345 675 7160 |
| Distance: 0.97 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Falkirk Redding Rd Superstore |
| Tesco Falkirk Grahams Rd Superstore |
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| Grahamston Retail Park, Grahams Rd, Falkirk, FK1 1LW |
| 0345 677 9282 |
| Distance: 1.34 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Falkirk Grahams Rd Superstore |
| Asda Falkirk |
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| 3 Newmarket Centre, Falkirk, FK1 1JT |
| 01324 636191 |
| Distance: 1.36 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Falkirk |
| Morrisons Falkirk |
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| Hope Street, Falkirk FK1 5BU |
| 01324 639321 |
| Distance: 1.63 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Falkirk |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01324 - Falkirk |
| Area Code: 01506 - Bathgate |
| Area Code: 01501 - Harthill |
| Area Code: 01259 - Alloa |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 11.3 | 5.3 | >=30 | Y | 6 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Falkirk |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Municipal Buildings, Falkirk &FK1 5RS |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01324 506 070 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Falkirk |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Falkirk South Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Stirling and Falkirk |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
St Margaret's Primary School
Address: St Margaret's Primary School, Salmon Inn Road, Polmont, FALKIRK, FK2 0XF
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: 01324 506780
Westquarter Primary School
Address: Westquarter Primary School, Westquarter Avenue, Westquarter, FALKIRK, FK2 9RN
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01324 503950
Laurieston Primary School
Address: Laurieston Primary School, School Road, Laurieston, FALKIRK, FK2 9JA
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01324 508620
St Andrew's RC Primary School
Address: St Andrew's RC Primary School, Hawley Road, Falkirk, FK1 1SH
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01324 508650
Shieldhill Primary School
Address: Shieldhill Primary School, Main Street, Shieldhill, FALKIRK, FK1 2HA
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01324 508540
Comely Park Primary School
Address: Comely Park Primary School, Cow Wynd, Falkirk, FK1 1PZ
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01324 508560
Hallglen Primary School
Address: Hallglen Primary School, New Hallglen Road, Hallglen, FALKIRK, FK1 2RA
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: 01324 508510
Scotland Secondary Schools
Braes High School
Address: Braes High School, Newlands Road, Reddingmuirhead, FALKIRK, FK2 0DA
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01324 719551
Graeme High School
Address: Graeme High School, Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1SY
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: 01324 622576
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Falkirk Community Hospital | Majors Loan, Falkirk | FK1 5QE | 2.32 Km | View Directions |
| Bungalows/red Lodge | Stirling Road, Larbert, Stirlingshire | FK5 4AE | 6.00 Km | View Directions |
| Bellsdyke Hospital | Bellsdyke Road, Larbert | FK5 4SF | 6.44 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| ENVISAGE DENTAL HEALTH FALKIRK | 54/58 Cow Wynd, Falkirk | FK1 1PU | 1.76 Km | View Directions |
| H. M. I. FORTH VALLEY | Brightons, Polmont | FK2 0AB | 1.92 Km | View Directions |
| FORTH VALLEY SMILE DESIGN FALKIRK | 6 Weir Street, Falkirk | FK1 1RA | 2.03 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
ARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 9 BOOTH PLACE, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK1 1BA
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 621113
HMYOI POLMONT
Address: REDDING ROAD, BRIGHTONS, FALKIRK, FK2 0AB
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01786 463031
WALLACE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 254 THORNHILL ROAD, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK2 7AZ
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 622826
MEEKS ROAD SURGERY
Address: 10 MEEKS ROAD, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK2 7ES
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 619930
GRAEME MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 1 WESTERN AVENUE, FALKIRK, STIRLINGSHIRE, FK2 7HR
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 624437
POLMONT PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MEADOWBANK HEALTH CENTRE, SALMON INN ROAD, POLMONT, FALKIRK, FK2 0XF
Distance: 1.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01324 715753
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Invercoast Ltd | Unit 2, Hallglen Centre, New Hallglen Road, Hallglen, , Falkirk, | FK1 2RB | 01324 679732 | View Directions | |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd | 84-85 Mary Street, Laurieston, Falkirk, | FK2 9PR | 01324 623454 | View Directions | |
| Nevis Healthcare Ltd | Former Crossbrae Bookmakers, Crossbrae, Shieldhill, , Falkirk, | FK1 2EQ | 01324 624754 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Falkirk High Station is 1.19 miles away.
Address: Falkirk High station, High Station Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK1 5QX
Falkirk High is situated on the Glasgow to Edinburgh via Falkirk Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Falkirk High Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Falkirk Grahamston Station is 1.40 miles away.
Address: Falkirk Grahamston station, Meeks Road, Falkirk, Falkirk, FK2 7EZ
Falkirk Grahamston is situated on the Edinburgh to Dunblane Line|Cumbernauld Line and is managed by ScotRail.
Falkirk Grahamston Station is staffed on a part time basis.