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Road directions
From the M9, Junction 9 (Bannockburn/Pirnhall):
Take the signposted main route into Stirling (do not take the tourist route which is the exit before). At the next roundabout, go straight across, and follow the road past the bus garage where it then bends to the left. At the next roundabout go straight ahead (you leave the main route to Stirling at this point) and follow the road until you are almost at the next roundabout. (As you pass Maurice Avenue on the left you are almost there). You will see a minor road leading off to the right - this leads up to the level crossing.
Parking
The level crossing used to be open to road traffic, and as such there is a road right up to the edge of the railway. Because the crossing is now pedestrian only, there is space to park right next to the line on the old road. You can literally sit in your car and take photographs if you want. You will therefore have your car in view at all times, even when you are out taking photos. There is a house very close to the railway, but as long as you do not block their drive, you will be ok.
Public transport
The number 51 bus runs through Braehead and also stops at Murray Place - which is 2 minutes walk away from the railway station (come out of the main station entrance and walk straight up Station Road and then turn right, and you are in Murray Place). Get off at the end of Broom Road furthest away from the city centre - just before the roundabout at the end of Pike Road. Then walk up Pike Road, and take the 1st left and you are on the road leading to the crossing. Total walking time from getting off the bus, approx 2-3 minutes.
Amenities
There is a local Co-Op store only 5 minutes walk away.
Light is generally good all day. You can see both ways along the line from both sides of the crossing, so if the sun is interfering with your shot from one side of the crossing, simply cross over to the other side and shoot in the opposite direction.
Although there is a clear view both ways, there is a curve to the North of the crossing which means that trains are in view longer to the South, therefore giving more time to compose a shot of trains heading North.
