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About Falkirk
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Falkirk is situated between Glasgow to the West and Edinburgh in the East and has been at the centre of Scotland's history throughout history. The Antonine Wall was constructed in around AD142 and stretches from Carriden in the east to Castlecary in the west and is the largest Roman relic in Scotland. It was built to to keep out the Northern tribes and was one of the most Northerly Roman frontiers. In 1298 King Edward's army faced William Wallace in battle and Bonnie Price Charlie and the Jacobites defeated the government's forces in the battle of Falkirk Muir in 1746. |
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As
part of the Milenium project the Forth & Clyde and Union canals were
rejoined by the construction of Europe's only rotating boat life. The
Falkirk Wheel was officially opened in 2002 by Her Majesty the Queen and
provides the link between the two canals which are seperated by 115 feet
or 35m in height. There used to be 11 locks over 1.5km but in 1933 the
link between the two canals was dismantled. The Falkirk Wheel is always
well worth a visit if you are ever in the area. |
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Falkirk
is home to Callendar House. Built in the style of a French chateau and
set in the magnificent grounds of Callendar Park. Callendar House has
played a major role in the area and Scotland's history, and has played
host to many great historical figures over the centuries, such as Mary
Queen of Scots, Cromwell and Bonnie Prince Charlie. |
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Further Information Falkirk
Tourist Information Centre 01324 620244 |
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