Bo'ness – or Borrowstounness – is a former port and industrial town on the south of the River Forth, two miles north of Linlithgow and eight miles east of Falkirk. The area is steeped in history – the Antonine Wall reached the Forth just east of Bo'ness, and there is a Roman fort on the Kinneil Estate, where James Watt worked on his steam engine. Trade from Holland and France and industries including salt–panning, mining, and ship-building made Bo'ness a wealthy burgh. Today Bo'ness is a proud community of around 14,250 people and s1boness.com has been developed to allow residents share their news, views and opinions, make announcements, publicise events and show off their photos and videos.

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Get involved with Bo'ness Online

There are a lot of ways to make this your site ...

1. Tell us your news

If it's happening in Bo'ness tell us about it.

2. Share your photos & camcorder videos

Unlimited space to share your stuff. We'll explain how to do it.

3. Spread the word about a community group or campaign

Make a page for your group, or link to your existing site. Set up campaigns - even start online petitions.

4. Publicise a local event

Tell everyone about your coffee morning or art exhibition - we'll spread the word.

5. Post something to the noticeboard

Lost your keys... or need a babysitter for Friday night? Stick it on the noticeboard.

6. Help build an encyclopedia of Bo'ness past & present

Share your memories, photos, videos, and facts on Bo'ness.

7. Sell stuff - free!

Find local buyers for stuff you're selling -- just stick an ad on the noticeboard.