Haggs

Summary

Haggs is a small village in the Falkirk council area of Scotland. The village is situated 2.1 miles (3.4 km) south-west of Bonnybridge, 4.6 miles (7.4 km) north-northeast of Kilsyth and 2.0 miles (3.2 km) south-southwest of Denny, on the east side of the M80 motorway which separates it from Banknock.

Haggs
A row of red houses behind a large grassy area.
The village of Haggs
Haggs is in the west of the Falkirk council area in the Central Belt of the Scottish mainland.
Haggs is in the west of the Falkirk council area in the Central Belt of the Scottish mainland.
Haggs
Location within the Falkirk council area
Area0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
Population990 (mid-2020 est.)[1]
• Density7,071/sq mi (2,730/km2)
OS grid referenceNS791791
• Edinburgh29.2 mi (47.0 km) ESE
• London347 mi (558 km) SSE
Civil parish
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBONNYBRIDGE
Postcode districtFK4
Dialling code01324
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament
Websitefalkirk.gov.uk
List of places
UK
Scotland
55°59′23″N 3°56′21″W / 55.9898°N 3.9392°W / 55.9898; -3.9392

At the 2001 census the population of Haggs was reported as 383 residents.[2]

Haggs lies along the A803 road between Banknock and Dennyloanhead and is next to the location where the A80 road formerly turned into the M80 motorway.

Haggs Parish Church is shared with Banknock and often hosts the local school during religious holidays like Easter and Christmas.

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References edit

  1. ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  2. ^ Insight 2001 Census, No 3 - 2001 Census Population of settlements and wards Archived 2011-06-03 at the Wayback Machine, www.falkirk.gov.uk. Retrieved 2011-05-18

External links edit

  • Vision of Britain - Haggs
  • Haggs Parish Church - History