Glen Village
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A modern housing estate in Glen Village |
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Glen Village shown within the Falkirk council area | |
Population | 3,488 (2001 census) |
OS grid reference | NS886784 |
• Edinburgh | 23.2 mi (37.3 km) ESE |
• London | 344 mi (554 km) SSE |
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Council area | |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Falkirk |
Postcode district | FK1 |
Dialling code | 01324 |
Police | Scottish |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
EU Parliament | Scotland |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Glen Village is a village in the Falkirk council area of Scotland. It is a settlement at the southern end of Callendar Park, 0.9 miles (1.4 km) south of Falkirk.
Glen Village is a small settlement containing around 180 homes, situated 0.25 miles (0.4 km) from Falkirk High train station and around 1 mile (1.6 km) from Falkirk town centre. The post office in Glen Village serves both the village and neighbouring estate of Hallglen. Adjacent to the village is the Union Canal where there is a 690 yard long tunnel, locally known as the "Dark Tunnel". At the 2001 census Glen Village and Hallglen was recorded as having a population of 3,488 residents.
Many local amateur football clubs most notable the old Cottages team and the former Chequers team played their home matches at Glen Park.