Brightons, United Kingdom
Scotland · United Kingdom
Brightons is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 4,420. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Brightons
Brightons is a village in the east of the Falkirk council area of Scotland. It is 2.7 miles (4.3 km) south-east of Falkirk, 2.2 miles (3.5 km) south of Grangemouth and 4.6 miles (7.4 km) west of Linlithgow. It is surrounded by the villages of Polmont, Wallacestone and Rumford. It is central within the Braes area of Falkirk which makes it “Capital of the Braes”
People
Climate
| Population | 4,420 |
| Population Density | 23 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.9803°, -3.7161° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.0 inches (1,193 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.2 inches (16 cm) |
About Brightons
Brightons is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 4,420. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Climate in Brightons
Brightons has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 726 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 196.2 sq mi (508.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.9803°N, 3.7161°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.7 in |
Brightons has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and April the driest (2.6").
Schools in Brightons
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallacestone Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Brightons
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CareSound Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Regal Radio | blues, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100.8 Home Radio | - | MP3 | |
| Stirling Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Brightons
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloa Tower | ||||
| Almond Valley Heritage Centre | ||||
| Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental HQ & Museum | ||||
| Bannockburn Heritage Centre | ||||
| Bennie Museum | ||||
| Blackridge Museum | ||||
| Bo'ness Motor Museum | ||||
| Broxburn Community Museum | ||||
| Callendar House | ||||
| Culross Palace | ||||
| Dollar Museum | ||||
| Dunblane Museum | ||||
| Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store | ||||
| John Cowanes Hospital | ||||
| Kinneil Museum | ||||
| Leighton Library | ||||
| Linlithgow Museum | ||||
| Menstrie Castle | ||||
| Museum of Scottish Railways | ||||
| Polmaise Colliery Museum | ||||
| Shotts Heritage Centre | ||||
| Smith Art Gallery & Museum | ||||
| Stirling Old Town Jail | ||||
| The Bastion & Thieves Pot | ||||
| The Dunmore Pineapple | ||||
| The Wee Museum of Memory | ||||
| Whitburn Community Museum |
Libraries in Brightons
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abronhill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Almondbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bannockburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bathgate Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bo'ness Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bonnybridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bridge of Allan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carluke Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carmondean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chapelhall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dollar Civic Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Dunblane Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Falkirk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fauldhouse Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grangemouth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincardine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lanthorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Larbert Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leighton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Linlithgow Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Meadowbank Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oakley Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Plean Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shotts Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Slamannan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Speirs Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Stirling Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lex Davidson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valleyfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Lothian Local History Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whitburn Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Brightons
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Brightons
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Brightons
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Brightons
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alechemy | ||||
| Allanwater Brewery | ||||
| Harviestoun Brewery Ltd | ||||
| Williams Bros. Brewing Co. |
Stadiums & Teams in Brightons
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Brightons
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Snow Factor | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Brightons
33 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Dundee Airport | DND | Medium Airport |
| Balado Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Balgrummo Steading Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Broomhill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castleton Farm | - | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dollar airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| East Lochlane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fife Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fingland | - | Small Airport |
| Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kirriemuir Farm Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Latch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mosside Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Perth/Scone Airport | PSL | Small Airport |
| Pilmuir Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Polmont | - | Small Airport |
| Portmoak Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Kirknewton | - | Small Airport |
| Sheardale airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skydive Strathallan | - | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Teuchats Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thankerton private airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Brightons
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Brightons Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brightons
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Brightons Parish Church |
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What is the population of Brightons?
Brightons has a population of 4,420 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 196.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Brightons?
Brightons has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.
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