Posts Tagged ‘falkirk’
10 great places to walk in West Lothian
The long-awaited arrival of the Scottish summer is finally here. But how long the sun will last is debatable, for, as all Scots know, good weather is fleeting in this part of the world. So why not take advantage of the Mediterranean heat by going outdoors and exploring the stunning and traditional Scottish landscape? You’ll…
Read MoreAll is still no more at the Falkirk Distillery
The Falkirk Distillery is now distilling single malt whisky, after a frustrating period of delays. Issues relating to planning due to the proximity to a section of the Antonine Wall and the global pandemic slowed down their progress. But, finally, founder George Stewart is delighted to be back on track. He said it was ‘a…
Read MoreFootpath funding to increase access
SOME of Scotland’s best-loved paths are being revamped with fresh funding to remove barriers and improve access for all. NatureScot, the Scottish Goverment agency known previously as Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), is funding almost £111,000 of improvements to the path network. The cash covers many of Scotland’s long-distance walks, such as the West Highland Way.…
Read MoreCoronavirus claims Hippfest silent film festival
The acclaimed Hippfest silent film festival, which was due to take place this weekend, has been postponed over Coronavirus fears. Falkirk Community Trust announced that the festival, held at Scotland’s oldest purpose-built cinema in Bo’ness, will no longer go ahead. The tenth festival, which was due to run from 18-22 March, was to celebrate the…
Read MoreThe King is back at the Scottish Elvis Festival
The first-ever Scottish Elvis Festival kicked off with tribute acts from around the world, recreating the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s greatest hits. It was a night of hysteria and hip action that left Grangemouth all shook up. The ubiquitous mirror ball, set in the centre of the low ceiling, casts slivers of silver across…
Read MoreThe globetrotting miniature Kelpies return home
Scotland’s Kelpie maquettes have returned home after more than six years of international globe trotting. The original 1:10 scale maquettes, designed by sculptor Andy Scott, will returned to the Helix Park, Falkirk on Monday, after visits to places including New York, Chicago, Milan and London, and for the first time, the smaller versions have met…
Read MoreIndustrial heritage marked in new exhibition
An exhibition showcasing the visual impact, drama and power of Scotland as an industrial nation has gone on display. It is being held at the York Arcade Shopping Centre in Grangemouth and will run until Saturday 11 January. Industry + Aesthetics features survey photography of industrial sites which forms part of the National Record of…
Read MoreThe trials and tribulations of going through IVF
Three couples open up about their fertility problems as they each undergo a round of IVF treatment in this powerful and often moving documentary. For all our advances in medical science, the number of people suffering from fertility issues remains stubbornly high with one in seven couples in the UK – 3.5million people – experiencing…
Read MoreYou can have your Cake – and read it
Refrigerator Cake is an enjoyable, humorous and contemporary collection of short stories from young Falkirk-based author, Dickson Telfer. With subject matter which guides the reader through subjects as diverse as teaching the class from hell to a 92-year-old man’s quest for peace, this is not one for the fainthearted, but Telfer’s humour will resonate with…
Read MoreCelebrating the restoration of the Antonine Wall
People have the chance to find out more about the work being done to restore the historic Antonine Wall at an event later this month. The Rediscovering the Antonine Wall Project – led by West Dunbartonshire Council – has been progressing well a year after successfully gaining funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Now,…
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