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The Kelpies
Two 30-metre steel horse-head sculptures towering over the canal at Falkirk, a striking modern landmark off the M9.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Blackburn
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
About Blackburn
Blackburn works well as a base: 5 minutes from Bathgate, 20km from Queensferry Crossing.
Blackburn is in Scotland, United Kingdom, with about 5,500 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Bathgate, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Blackburn?
Within an hour or so of Blackburn: The Kelpies (19 km), Queensferry Crossing (20 km), Forth Bridge (21 km), The Bikers Cove (21 km).
Are there any good drives near Blackburn?
The nearest famous roads are The Royal Mile, Rest and Be Thankful (A83) and Electric Brae.
Where is Blackburn?
Blackburn is in Scotland, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Bathgate.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,480
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Scotland
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 55.8667, -3.6333
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Blackburn
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Queensferry Crossing
The world's longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge, opened in 2017, carrying the M90 high over the Firth of Forth alongside its famous Victorian and 1960s neighbours: three centuries of bridges in one view.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Forth Bridge
UNESCO-listed Victorian cantilever railway bridge spanning the Firth of Forth, a masterwork of 19th-century engineering in 54,000 tonnes of steel.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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The Bikers Cove
A waterfront biker cafe in South Queensferry beneath the iconic Forth bridges, offering stunning views and a warm welcome to riders.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Culross
Scotland's most complete 17th-century burgh: ochre-coloured Culross Palace, cobbled wynds and white-harled cottages on the Firth of Forth, preserved by the National Trust. Doubles as Cranesmuir in Outlander.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Edinburgh Zoo
Scotland's capital zoo home to the UK's only giant pandas and over 1,000 rare and endangered animals.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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The Dunmore Pineapple
An outrageous 14m stone pineapple crowns this 1761 walled-garden folly, built for the Earl of Dunmore and rated among Britain's most eccentric buildings. Free to visit, hidden down a lane near Airth.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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National Museum of Scotland
A stunning Victorian and modern building housing diverse collections from Scottish history to world cultures and natural science.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Blackburn
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 20 kmQueensferry CrossingThe world's longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge, opened in 2017, carrying the M90 high over the Firth of Forth alongside its famous Victorian and 1960s neighbours: three centuries of bridges in one view.
- 29 kmThe Royal MileEdinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
- 30 kmCalton HillAn accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
- 31 kmArthur's Seat, EdinburghAncient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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