Falkirk
Strategically placed in central Scotland, Falkirk has been at the forefront of Scottish history for over two thousand years.
Falkirk, invaded by Picts, habited by Romans, protected by Bravehearts, inspired by Industrialists and visited by Jacobites.
The new millennium continues with this tradition with the world's first hydraulic revolving boatlift at the Falkirk Wheel majestically connecting the canal system in Falkirk.
Birthplace of our other national drink Irn Bru, Falkirk boasts an array of many other famous visitors. Robert Burns was well versed with the town, Alexander Graham Bell was well connected and of course Lord Nelson gave the cannon known as the carronade his best shot.
Falkirk and district was at the forefront of the industrial revolution converting the minerals which were mined or quarried locally into many fine products. Canons, cookers, postboxes. Timber was imported and the sawmills expanded in Bo'ness and Grangemouth. In the 1900's shale and then oil was refined and an industry converting the by-products was created.
Remember the stories of the original drovers and their precarious routes to markets at the Tryst mirrored now by the modern distribution and warehousing which is such a feature of the central belt.
Famous landmarks include the renaissance styled Callendar House, the traditional Steam Railway at Bo'ness, miles of canal tow paths and woodland trails. A special area to visit in the heart of Scotland from Edinburgh to Stirling. Falkirk District has been truly inspired by its past now symbolised by the Steeple in the historic High Street.
The Falkirk Wheel - a millennium project linking East and West coast Scotland by lifting barges and boats between the Union and Forth and Clyde Canals
Callendar House in Falkirk now a museum sitting prominently amongst the daffodils in Callendar Park. Enjoy strolling through the trees or boating on the lake or even play a round of pitch and putt golf. |
