Bainsford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bainsford |
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 The Forth and Clyde Canal at Bainsford Bridge Lock |
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 Bainsford
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| Population | 3,202 (2009 estimate) |
| OS grid reference | NS883819 |
| • Edinburgh | 24 mi (39 km) ESE |
| • London | 346 mi (557 km) SSE |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | FALKIRK |
| Postcode district | FK2 |
| Dialling code | 01324 |
| Police | Central Scotland |
| Fire | Central Scotland |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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| Website | falkirk.gov.uk |
Bainsford is a small place in Scotland. It is part of the Falkirk council area. Bainsford is located in the Forth Valley. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the town of Falkirk.
The River Carron is to the north of Bainsford. The Forth and Clyde Canal is to the south. The main road through Bainsford is the B902. This road connects it to Carron and Falkirk. In 2009, Bainsford had a population of just over 3,000 people.
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History of Bainsford
Bainsford was once a separate village. Over time, it grew and became part of the larger town of Falkirk.
The Bainsford Bridge
A bridge crosses the Forth and Clyde Canal in Bainsford. The first bridge here was a bascule bridge. This type of bridge can open to let boats pass.
In 1905, a new bridge was built. It was a heavier swing bridge. This was needed for a new tramway. A swing bridge also opens, but it turns to the side. Later, this was replaced by a road bridge that does not open.
Sports in Bainsford
Bainsford has a rich sports history. Many local athletes have come from here.
East Stirlingshire Football Club
In 1880, a cricket club called Bainsford Bluebonnets started a football team. They named it 'Bainsford Britannia'. The next year, in 1881, the team changed its name. It became East Stirlingshire F.C., which it is still called today.
The team used to play their home games at Merchiston Park in Bainsford. Later, they moved to Firs Park in Falkirk. In 2008, they started sharing Ochilview Park with Stenhousemuir F.C.. Since the 2018/19 season, East Stirlingshire F.C. has played at the Falkirk Stadium.
Local Sports Heroes
Bainsford has also been home to other sports stars. These include boxer Dearn Savage. Rugby player Robert Spencer also came from Bainsford.
