Falkirk Local Information: 10 top things to know... more
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1. History
Falkirk has some of the best evidence of the Roman occupation in Scotland including remnants of the Antonine Wall. The wall was similar to Hadrian’s Wall except that it has not stood the test of time as it is made of turf rather than stone. The wall marked the northern frontier between the Firth of Forth and Firth of Clyde during the AD 140s. Two major historical battles hav...Read more
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2. Now
Falkirk is in the Central Lowlands of Scotland and midway between Scotland’s biggest cities, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Both of these cities can be reached in just half an hour from Falkirk by road or rail. Falkirk is a large retail centre that serves a wide area of Central Scotland that stretches from Bo’ness to Cumbernauld.
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3. Events
Big in Falkirk, Scotland’s national street arts festival is held in the town every May. Falkirk also hosts the Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema which celebrates classic and rare films. The Silent Film Festival offers workshops for all ages and live musical accompaniments to the films.
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4. Attractions
The Falkirk Wheel is the world’s only rotating boat lift and is one of Scotland’s biggest attractions. The wheel is made of 1,200 tonnes of steel and is 35 metres high. Visitors can experience this incredible feat of engineering with a 50-minute breathtaking boat journey.
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5. Things To Do
Callendar House and Park tells the stories from hundreds of years of Scottish history. Mary, Queen of Scots, Oliver Cromwell and Bonnie Prince Charlie have all been guests at the house over the centuries and costumed performers will bring the stories to life in a fun-filled and educational experience. Callendar House is open daily and has changing programmes which include tempo...Read more
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6. Business
Falkirk has a strong industrial history and was once an important centre for the iron and steel industries. The town was the home to the Carron Company which manufactured UK pillar boxes and Carronades for the Royal Navy. Alexander Dennis, the largest bus production company in the United Kingdom, was based in Falkirk. Now two of the biggest employers in Falkirk are the UK Child...Read more
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7. Transport
Falkirk can be reached easily by train, rail and bus. It is just half an hour away from both Glasgow and Edinburgh and other parts of Scotland can be easily reached.
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8. Entertainment
Falkirk Town Hall is the town’s major venue for performing arts, entertainment and film. There is an excellent selection of bars, pubs and restaurants in Falkirk and first class shopping facilities if you fancy indulging in some retail therapy.
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9. Famous Landmarks
The Falkirk Wheel is the town’s most recognisable and popular landmark. The rotating boat lift was first opened in 2002 and is used to connect the waterways between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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10. Interesting Fact
Falkirk was the first place in Great Britain to have a fully automated system of street lighting. The system was designed and implemented by local Falkirk firm Thomas Laurie & Co Ltd. Falkirk also has the shortest street in Britain, Tolbooth Street.
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