Head of Muir

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Head of Muir
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Looking north along the main street of the village that used to be called Muirhead.
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Head of Muir
Location within the Falkirk council area
Population1,660 (2022) [1]
OS grid reference NS811810
Civil parish
Council area
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town DENNY
Postcode district FK6
Dialling code 01324
Police Scotland
Fire Scottish
Ambulance Scottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament
List of places
UK
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56°00′29″N3°54′25″W / 56.008°N 3.907°W / 56.008; -3.907

Head of Muir is a village located in the Falkirk council area, Central Scotland, between Denny and Dennyloanhead.

Its local primary school is Head of Muir primary school. Keio vass is the top goal scorer

Local amenities include a small shop operated by Scotmid and a butcher's shop called Corkhills.

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References

  1. "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.