Location, Location, Location: Maddiston
Situated on the edge of bustling Falkirk, the village of Maddiston offers buyers the perfect balance of city and country living. Ideally located between Glasgow and Edinburgh in the heart of Scotland’s picturesque countryside, Maddiston is a great place for young professionals and families to put down roots, and is home to our Station Brae development, coming soon.
With Falkirk’s award-winning tourist attractions just a stone’s throw away, and fantastic transport links nearby, find out why buyers are flocking to Maddiston and discover why this beautiful pocket of Scotland is the perfect place to call home.
Easy access to Glasgow and Edinburgh
A great advantage of living in Maddiston is the area’s close proximity to Polmont Train station. With frequent trains between Glasgow and Edinburgh, commuters can find themselves in either city in less than 45 minutes. Scotland’s top cities are equally accessible by car, with Glasgow just a 40-minute drive and Edinburgh only 45-minutes away. Maddiston also has easy access to the coastal town of Bo’ness, landing families at the beach in less than 15 minutes.
Fantastic family attractions nearby
Some of Scotland’s top attractions are situated on Maddiston’s doorstep. A family favourite is the Falkirk Wheel which is just 20-minutes away. Pack the whole family into the car and spend the day discovering the attraction. Another Scottish landmark that’s just a stone’s throw away is The Kelpies, which can be found in the Helix, a network of paths connecting 16 local communities between Falkirk and Grangemouth. Families can make the most of the attraction by touring the inside of the 30-foot steel horse structures and enjoy the facilities in the area including the Adventure Zone and Splash Play. Linlithgow Palace is also just a 10-minute drive from Maddiston and is a stunning Stewart era palace designed as a royal rest stop between Edinburgh and Stirling Castles. The palace overlooks a small inland loch and is host to some picture-perfect walks in its grounds that can be enjoyed year round.
Excellent shopping on your doorstep
For all your shopping necessities, Central Retail Park is close by, with a range of retailers and popular food spots within easy reach of Maddiston. Included in the retail park’s offering is an M&S Simply Food, Next, Argos, Boots, Tesco and Dunelm to name a few, and there’s also a Cineworld, great for catching the latest blockbuster or family film, and a Bannantyne Health Club and Spa.
The beautiful Scottish countryside
Situated in the breath-taking Scottish countryside, Maddiston is close to some fantastic walks that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Muiravonside Country Park has multiple trails and it can be explored time and time again. There is also a farm, play park and café in the area, making it perfect for a full day of family fun. A little further afield is Beecraigs Country Park, which has brilliant facilities in addition to its woodland walks, such as an animal attraction, play area, mountain bike trail, archery and a café. The park also offers stunning views of the Firth of Forth and the Fourth Bridge.
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