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.

Tips & Examples

You can use this site for just about anything, but here are a few suggestions to get you started:

  • Discuss...

    Want to discuss issues like new building developments, council initiatives or public transport issues with your neighbours? Write something in your news to get the debate started.

  • Share...

    Share memories of the area by writing and sharing photos in the Area & History section. Upload photos & video of family, local landmarks and events for everyone to see in the pics & video section.

  • Sell stuff - free...

    Get rid of unwanted furniture, toys, electronics or even sell a car... all for free on the noticeboard. Best of all, you'll only have to deal with buyers in your area.

  • Find...

    Lost a set of keys or even a much loved pet? Stick up a note on the noticeboard. Share photos or video of your old friends and you might even find them!

  • Promote...

    Submit your events via Scotlistings and they'll be featured on this site. Scotlistings events are also available to The Herald, Sunday Herald and s1play.com so your event could get a mention there too.

  • Announce...

    Tell everyone about your new addition in your news, or remind people of this weeks meeting with a note on the noticeboard or a public event via Scotlistings.

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