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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 |
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 |
Church in the High
Street of Falkirk |
Old Sheriff
Court Building of Falkirk |
St.Xavier's RC Church in Falkirk |
The Ochil
Hills from Falkirk |
Union Canal at Falkirk |
The Falkirk
Wheel at the
Junction of the Union Canal with the Forth and Clyde Canal |
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 Falkirk and Surroundings showing the Forth
and Clyde Canal and the Union Canal and their
junction at the Falkirk Wheel
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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
:: Forth
&
Clyde & Union Canals Gallery 
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