Falkirk Burghs (UK Parliament constituency)
Falkirk Burghs was a district of burghs constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1832 to 1918. The constituency comprised the burghs of Falkirk, Airdrie, Hamilton, Lanark and Linlithgow, lying in Stirlingshire, Lanarkshire and Linlithgowshire.
| Falkirk Burghs | |
|---|---|
| Former District of Burghs constituency for the House of Commons | |
| Major settlements | Falkirk, Airdrie, Hamilton, Lanark and Linlithgow |
| 1832–1918 | |
| Seats | One |
| Created from | Lanarkshire, Linlithgow Burghs, and Stirlingshire |
| Replaced by | Stirling & Falkirk Burghs, Hamilton, Lanark and Linlithgowshire |
In 1918, Falkirk became part of Stirling and Falkirk Burghs, Hamilton and Lanark formed the core of new Hamilton and Lanark constituencies, and Linlithgow was represented as part of Linlithgowshire.
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