Fankerton should not be confused with Thankerton.
| Country: | Scotland |
| Official Name: | Fankerton |
| Population: | 214 |
| Population Ref: | [1] (2001 census) |
| Os Grid Reference: | NS790830 |
| Map Type: | Scotland |
| Coordinates: | 56.0253°N -3.9422°W |
| Civil Parish: | Denny |
| Unitary Scotland: | Falkirk |
| Lieutenancy Scotland: | Stirling and Falkirk |
| Constituency Westminster: | Falkirk |
| Constituency Scottish Parliament: | Falkirk West |
| Post Town: | DENNY |
| Postcode District: | FK6 |
| Postcode Area: | FK |
| Dial Code: | 01324 |
| Edinburgh Distance: | 29.6miles ESE |
| London Distance: | 349miles SSE |
| Static Image Name: | River Carron, Fankerton footbridge (geograph 2268318).jpg |
| Static Image Caption: | River Carron, Fankerton footbridge |
Fankerton is a small village which lies within the Falkirk council area of Scotland. The village is 1miles west of Denny and 6.3miles west-northwest of Falkirk.
The village is located on the south side of the River Carron along the B818 road on the outskirts of the town of Denny.
Fankerton is the home of Strathcarron Hospice which provides free palliative care to people throughout Central Scotland.
The population of Fankerton at the time of the 2001 census was 214 residents.