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  Grangemouth History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Grangemouth lies on the estuary of the River Forth, on the south-east of Scotland.
At a shipyard in Grangemouth two versions of a steamboat called the Charlotte Dundas were built in 1801 and 1803, with a steam engine made by Carron Company to a design by William Symington.
Grangemouth's industrial environment is offset by modern housing and public buildings, a number of parks, tree-lined Central Avenue, and since 1992, Jupiter Urban Wildlife Centre.
www.electricscotland.com /history/falkirk/grangemouth/grangemouth.htm   (2402 words)

  
 Historical perspective for Grangemouth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
The trade between Grangemouth and London, amounting to 100,000 tons annually, is wholly in the hands of the Carron Iron Company, and there are numerous steamship lines trading with ports in Norway, Sweden, the Baltic, and elsewhere.
The first steamer launched from Grangemouth was the Hecla, 80 feet long, built in 1839 as a tug for use at Memel, in Prussia; and shipbuilding, after declining for several years, has again revived, 12 vessels of 1835 tons having been launched here during 1879-81, all of them iron, and all steamers but two.
In 1880 Grangemouth was constituted a quoad sacra parish in the presbytery of Linlithgow and synod of Lothian and Tweeddale.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townhistory314.html   (1458 words)

  
 Innovene Home - Grangemouth, UK
The G4 ethylene cracker (the fourth cracker at Grangemouth) can crack both gas and light distillate feedstocks, whereas the KG (Kinneil Gas) unit is a gas cracker using mainly ethane and propane as its raw materials.
Ethylene surplus to Grangemouth's demand is exported using a pipeline grid, which stretches across Scotland and northern England.
On the fuel side, Grangemouth Refinery is the sole refinery in Scotlland.
www.innovene.com /genericarticle.do-categoryId=9002816&contentId=7005620.htm   (563 words)

  
 Grangemouth - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Grangemouth is an important oil and container port, with oil refineries and large chemical works.
Grangemouth was founded in 1777 to be the terminus of the canal, which opened in 1790.
HSE publish major investigation report into incidents at BP Grangemouth complex.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-grangemo.html   (249 words)

  
 Villages of Falkirk - Grangemouth
These additions firmly established Grangemouth as Scotland's principal timber import centre and soon the storage, saw-milling and distribution of redwoods and pines from the Baltic and Canada became Grangemouth's most important activity and the foundation of much of its prosperity.
For 1861 this was astonishingly far-sighted and the splendour of Grangemouth's 'new town' today owes much to the vision and, of course, the massive wealth of the founding fathers.
During the war Grangemouth was a centre for the training of fighter pilots and many young men, from Britain and all parts of the Commonwealth as well as Poland and Czechoslovakia, died while practising the daring manoeuvres demanded in those incredible times.
www.electricscotland.com /history/falkirk/gmouth.htm   (1717 words)

  
 MICC Grangemouth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Grangemouth in Central Scotland is perhaps one of the best examples of partnership between industry, the emergency services, and the local authority in the management of major emergencies and emergency planning.
Grangemouth, a major port and town with a population of around 20,000, handles Scotland’s biggest tonnage of cargo, largely though not entirely composed of petrochemical products.
The plan provides for a main control centre in the Grangemouth Police Office and forward control nearer the scene of the accident normally at the Company’s Control Centre or gatehouse with Advance Control based on the Fire and Rescue Service Command Unit.
www.falkirk.gov.uk /devservices/emergency_planning/micc_grangemouth.htm   (739 words)

  
 Chemicals Technology - Grangemouth Petrochemical Plant Expansion, United Kingdom
BP in Grangemouth, Scotland is expanding its petrochemicals facilities.
BP is also extending its present Grangemouth to Teeside ethylene pipeline to its petrochemical facility in Hull, also undergoing expansion.
In Grangemouth's case this is a natural result of its proximity to the refinery.
www.chemicals-technology.com /projects/grangemouth   (712 words)

  
 Overview of Grangemouth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
An industrial settlement and port in Falkirk Council area, Grangemouth is situated on the Firth of Forth at its junction with the Grange Burn, River Carron and the eastern end of the 35 mile (56 km) long Forth and Clyde Canal.
Grangemouth Museum tells the stories of the making of one of Scotland's earliest planned industrial towns and the building in 1802 of the world's first steamship, the Charlotte Dundas.
Based in Grangemouth is the charity International Rescue Corps, formed in 1981 to provide a worldwide search and rescue capability in the wake of man-made and natural disasters.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townfirst314.html   (277 words)

  
 Grangemouth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grangemouth Port is also one of the main ports in the UK with the largest container terminal (the first in the UK) and the busiest deep water port in Scotland.
For a town of its relatively small size Grangemouth is very well catered for with sporting facilities, including an international-standard sports stadium, sports centre and golf course.
Parish of Grangemouth by Rev. Hugh R. Thom
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grangemouth   (624 words)

  
 Grangemouth Enterprises Ltd: Services: ICT
Grangemouth Enterprises Ltd operates “The Falkirk ICT Recycling and Training Project”.
This is a computer recycling project that seeks to reduce the volume of waste going to landfill whilst offering high quality employment and training opportunities that accompanies this activity.
Grangemouth Enterprises is therefore offering to uplift PC’s for refurbishment or recycling depending on the condition of the equipment.
www.grangemouthenterprises.co.uk /ict.html   (200 words)

  
 Klinger Grangemouth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Klinger Grangemouth are stockists of Maxiflex spiral wound gaskets, soft-cut gaskets, fluid control spares and manufacture and stock Klinger’s complete compression packing range.
With a wealth of experience of control valve and pump packings, Klinger Grangemouth supply direct to customers throughout the U.K on a next day and for more urgent requirements same day service.
The Grangemouth operation has a Maxiprofile refurbishment section and also manufacture “special” hand cut gaskets from the Klinger range of Non-Asbestos, Graphite and specialist materials.
www.klingeruk.co.uk /pages/grangemouth   (112 words)

  
 Grangemouth F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grangemouth Football Club is an amateur football club which plays in Grangemouth on the outskirts of Falkirk, in Scotland.
The club are currently without an official home, however Grangemouth Stadium has been muted as a possible venue should the club apply for SJFA status, which looks increasingly likely.
Grangemouth's main rivals are Polmont F.C. This article about a sports team or club is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grangemouth_F.C.   (130 words)

  
 Comprehensive Cost Reduction
Brannan and his team were in pursuit of a new procurement model that would simplify purchasing and reduce costs, while at the same time ensure safety and security of financial and purchasing data.
One third of BP Grangemouth’s total transaction volume—more than 500 transactions per month—was transferred to the new system in a matter of months.
The Petrochemicals and Refinery assets at Grangemouth were transferred to the new company in 2005.
www.swagelok.com /Services/Grangemouth.htm   (821 words)

  
 Hotels in Grangemouth Scotland accommodation - around Grangemouth hotels accommodation in Scotland UK
We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our list of hotels in Grangemouth and the surrounding area.
This has given Grangemouth excellent communications and is next to the Scottish motorway network.
If you are travelling for business or pleasure please choose from our selection of hotels in Grangemouth.
www.kayukay.co.uk /grangemouthhotels.html   (231 words)

  
 Grangemouth Railway (Forth and Clyde Canal Company)
At Grangemouth there are still extensive quays in use and the large chemical refinery and plastics manufacturing plant.
The line was built by the Forth and Clyde Canal Company to block any other railway company from spoiling their monopoly of the Grangemouth harbour.
The Grangemouth shed has now closed and the site is used to load coal into wagons (see photograph, top).
www.railscot.co.uk /Grangemouth_Railway/body.htm   (243 words)

  
 Hotels in Grangemouth Hotels, Discount hotel accomodation in Grangemouth, UK
Hotels in Grangemouth Hotels, Discount hotel accomodation in Grangemouth, UK Grangemouth hotels Falkirk, Scotland
All lodgings, bed and breakfast or guest house accomodation near Grangemouth, and the surrounding area can be viewed without obligation.
Built in the 19th century and set in well tended gardens on the outskirts of Grangemouth, the Grange Manor has the look and feel of a Scottish country house hotel.
www.discount-hotel-booking.com /Scotland/Falkirk/Grangemouth-hotels.htm   (384 words)

  
 Grangemouth Hotels Motels - a travel and top tourism guide to Grangemouth WY
Welcome to Grangemouth Hotels Motels your travel guide and Grangemouth search engine for Grangemouth hotels.
Although we are focused primarily on finding you a discount hotel in Grangemouth we also recognize the need to find other amenities such as Grangemouth dining, Grangemouth attractions, transportation to and from Grangemouth, as well as what activities there are to do in Grangemouth.
These include such things as hiking in Grangemouth with all of it's wonderful parks, visiting the Grangemouth galleries and museums, or enjoy one of the many Grangemouth attractions.
www.grangemouthhotelsmotels.com   (180 words)

  
 Grangemouth Ladies Basketball Club - (Grangemouth, ) - powered by LeagueLineup.com
Heather Hannah makes a welcome return to the club after the birth of her son last year, strengthening the pool of forwards at the club.
A centre, she will bring presence and much needed height to the centre of both keys, and power on the boards.
July 5, 2006 - -- The AGM turned out to be quickest and least contentious ever - a sign of the level of togetherness the club has had this season.
www.leaguelineup.com /grangemouthladies   (620 words)

  
 Grangemouth Enterprises Ltd: Partners
Grangemouth Enterprise also works with a number of local and national organisations in the development of systems to assist those in need.
The environment is also important to the well being of local residents and Grangemouth Enterprises works with a number of local and national organisations to improve the quality of the environment and reduce the reliance on “Landfill”
Further information on any of the above organisations may be had by contacting them direct, through our own offices or by linking in to the contacts section of this web site.
www.grangemouthenterprises.co.uk /partners.html   (152 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Grangemouth: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Grangemouth's modern history, 1768-1968 by Robert Porteous (Unknown Binding - 1970)
The case for the Irish Loyalists: being the substance of an address delivered at Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, on Tuesday evening, May 18, 1886 by Thomas Wallace Russell (Unknown Binding - 1886)
The economic geology of the central coalfield of Scotland,: Description of area II., including the districts of Denny and Plean; Banknock; Carron and Grangemouth;...
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 Grangemouth property to rent, room mates, Grangemouth flat or house to share or rent - Free to view and advertise
Either view adverts for Grangemouth rooms wanted and to let and contact Grangemouth roommates or flatmates or advertise your room or Grangemouth flat share, house share, student house share, Grangemouth shared accommodation or Grangemouth commercial property to let.
A room in a flatshare, or house share, a room in someone's home.If you are looking for Grangemouth commercial premises or an industrial unit in Grangemouth.If you want a house/flat/apartment or studio flat in Grangemouth.
If you are relocating to Grangemouth as an executive or a professional with a family, or a student finding somewhere for the first time.Whoever you are if you want somewhere to rent in Grangemouth - advertise with us.
www.letalife.com /property_adverts/grangemouth_stirlingshire_property_to_let.asp   (392 words)

  
 Grangemouth Hotels
Grangemouth Hotel and Bed And Breakfast Accommodation: Below you will find details of 2 Grangemouth Hotels and BandB Guesthouses.
For visitors wishing to book their Grangemouth accommodation online, instantly confirmed reservations can be made, securely, at any of the Grangemouth hotels or guesthouses below which display Secure Online Booking.
To protect your privacy, all online bookings are processed via a secure server (look for the padlock symbol in your browser) which provides total protection for your personal, and credit card, details.
www.ukhotelnet.com /grangemouth/hotels.htm   (288 words)

  
 Amazon.ca Books: Grangemouth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Grangemouth / Polmont Street Plan by Ronald P.a.
Grangemouth, Polmont Street Plan by Ronald a Smith (Map - Aug 1 2004)
Grangemouth Polmont by Ronald P.A. Smith (Map - Dec 31 1997)
www.amazon.ca /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Grangemouth&tag=bookstore0e86-20&index=books&link_code=qs&page=1   (186 words)

  
 The Wartime Memories Project - RAF Grangemouth
RAF Grangemouth was a training base for fighter pilots, home to 58 OTU.
The pilots most often associated with Grangemouth were the Poles.
The restricted area took in the near by town and the docks, special passes were issued to all residents.
www.wartimememories.co.uk /airfields/grangemouth.html   (315 words)

  
 BBC - Radio Scotland - SoundTown
In the La Porte Precinct, we're saying goodbye to SoundTown after spending a year working with Grangemouth High School and the community.
On stage in the afternoon will be Diva Hair Creations, The Grangemouth Girls, The Tone Zone Workout and The Supreme Robbie Tribute Show, with more acts to be announced.
You can try your hand at radio, have your face made-up like the characters of River City and surf www.bbc.co.uk in our BBC Workshops which will take place between 1030 and 1500.
www.bbc.co.uk /scotland/radioscotland/view/show.shtml?liveingrangemouth   (323 words)

  
 Home - SNP - Grangemouth Branch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Grangemouth SNP Councillor and Depute Convener of Falkirk Council's Economic Development Committee, Angus MacDonald has welcomed the confirmation today (Tuesday) that INEOS will make a major investment in a new biodiesel production facility in Grangemouth which will produce at least 500,000 tonnes of biofuels by 2008.
INEOS plans to invest in bio-ethanol plants and bio-diesel plants in Grangemouth and already operates a synthetic ethanol plant in Grangemouth.
This web site is Copyright©SNP Grangemouth Branch 2005-06 and protected under UK and international law.
www.snpgrangemouth.org   (420 words)

  
 Knowhere: Grangemouth, Falkirk, Inside Information, Hookup Spots and Stuff Only Locals Know   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
The zettie park is the place to be, just be careful you don't get caught by resident park attendent david "king o'the perk" forbes.
the only spot worth mentioning in grangemouth is the famous bench in the park probably loved for decades bit made famous by paul o'neil and his popes eleven back about 87.big ads and the lads sharing a finely crafted honker or 2 of a friday night.
You can use the add an event form to tell us about events happening in Grangemouth.
www.knowhere.co.uk /359.html   (1051 words)

  
 Hotels in Grangemouth
It also allows you to find guest accommodation to suit your holiday or business budget as Grangemouth offers a wide range of cheap, economy, discount, luxury, family or business hotel and guest houses.
Grangemouth offers major hotel brands, unique independent, guesthouses and bed and breakfast accommodation in key destinations.
Grangemouth has an online search facility to help you find the perfect place to stay all with convenient, confirmed, online booking facilities.
www.hotel-bookings-online.com /g/grangemouth.htm   (331 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk Books: Grangemouth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
Hotels in Grangemouth -- Compare hotels in Grangemouth, check special offers and book online.
The Grangemouth Falkirk regional survey and plan: Prepared for the Stirlingshire, West Lothian and Falkirk Growth Area Joint Planning Advisory Committee and ScottishDevelopment Department; in 2 vols (Unknown Binding - 1968)
Grangemouth High School, Central Regional Council: Report of an inspection in February/March 1991 by Great Britain (Unknown Binding - 1991)
www.amazon.co.uk /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Grangemouth&tag=booksandvideo&index=books-uk&link_code=qs&page=1   (236 words)

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