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Falkirk
Scotland - Lonely Planet Rough Guide Scotland

Photographs of the Historic Town of Falkirk

 in the Central Belt of Scotland

Falkirk is in the Forth Valley

midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh

Two major historical battles took place at Falkirk:-

a) The Battle of Falkirk in 1298

when William Wallace was defeated by Edward I.

b) The Second Battle of Falkirk in 1746

when the Jacobites

under Bonnie Prince Charlie were victorious.


The Steeple in the Town Square of Falkirk

The Steeple

in the Town Square of Falkirk



The Steeple in the Town Square of Falkirk

The Steeple

in the Town Square of Falkirk




The Old Parish Church at Falkirk

Falkirk Old & St. Modan's Parish Church of Scotland.

The medieval Old Parish Church
 is located in the centre of Falkirk
 and may have been founded
 as early as the 7th century.

The church was largely rebuilt in the 19th century
 retaining the 18th-century steeple.

The church is a category A 
listed building.



Building in the High Street of Falkirk

 Building in the High Street

of Falkirk





Church in the High Street of Falkirk

Church

in the High Street of Falkirk 





Old Sheriff Court Building of Falkirk

Old Sheriff Court Building

of Falkirk




St.Xavier's RC Church in Falkirk

St.Xavier's RC Church

in Falkirk 




The Ochil Hills from Falkirk

The Ochil Hills

from Falkirk





Union Canal at Falkirk

Union Canal at Falkirk 

Falkirk is at the junction
 of the Forth and Clyde Canal
and the 
Union Canal



The Falkirk Wheel at the Junction of the Union Canal with the Forth and Clyde Canal

The Falkirk Wheel

at the Junction of the Union Canal

with the Forth and Clyde Canal





Callendar House in Callendar Park at Falkirk

Callendar House

in Callendar Park at Falkirk

The Antonine Wall across Scotland
 passes through Falkirk
 and remnants of it
can be seen in 
Callendar Park
 and at Roughcastle



Map of Town Centre of Falkirk

Map of Town Centre of Falkirk





Map of Falkirk and Surroundings

Map of Falkirk and Surroundings

showing the Forth and Clyde Canal

and the Union Canal 

and their junction at the Falkirk Wheel




Map of Helix Park Cycle Route

Map of Helix Park

Round Town Cycle Route

BIKE RIDE: HELIX AROUND TOWN TOUR - FALKIRK AND GRANGEMOUTH

Created out of 310 miles ( 500km ) of cycleway, this 16-mile ( 26km ) circular route begins at The Helix and travels past The Kelpies, The
Falkirk Wheel and Callendar Park.
The Helix Around Town Tour ( HArTT ) comprises a fantastic mix of cycleway, towpath and woodland trail with highlights that include
Abbotshaugh Community Woodland, home to art projects including The Human Sun Clock,
Celtic Circle and Love & Kisses.
Other delights to check out are Westquarter Glen, a hidden gorge with waterfalls, a stream and tree
species such as yew, sycamore, oak, holly and larch.
Bird lovers should keep their eyes peeled for dippers, grey wagtails, kingfishers, tawny owls and buzzards.

Visit Falkirk - Helix Round Town Route

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Glasgow Visitor Guide - Colin Baxter Itchy Insider's Guide to Glasgow Glasgow Footprint Pocket Guide Glasgow Insight Pocket Guide Glasgow Guide Pub Companion Glasgow Scotland's Highlands & Islands - Rough Guide Scotland - Rough Guide

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