"Very Big Wheel" Falkirk by zizkov

Falkirk Travel Guide: 43 reviews and 78 photos

Falkirk is a traditionally industrially based, medium sized, town about halfway between Glasgow and Edinburgh. It is, in truth, the kind of place few tourists venture, because there is not much reason to visit. Claims to fame were the Carron Ironworks (now closed like virtually all of the heavy industry) and Falkirk Football Club. But there is now something world beating. With the regeneration of the canals as a Millennium project, Falkrk is now home to The Falkirk Wheel, the worlds largest rotating boat lift.

Falkirk Steeple

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The Falkirk Steeple is the traditional symbol of Falkirk, situated right at the heart of the town, on the High St. Not attached to a church, it has been many things over its history, and is currently a booking office for council-involved events such as concerts. Features on the badge of Falkirk FC and the town crest, along with the motto 'Touch Ane, Touch A'. (Roughly translated as 'touch one Falkirk Bairn, and the rest will give you a doing').

Callander Flats

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Then again, the high flats around Callander Park are something that can be taken as a landmark of Falkirk from quite a distance..

Pros and Cons

Pros:The Wheel, Callander Park, Genuine Scottish Town
Cons:Genuine Scottish Town, dirty, ned culture
In a nutshell:Well, you would get away from the tourists

Last visit to Falkirk: Sep 2005
Intro Updated Oct 4, 2005
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Reviews (9)

Big Park Things to Do (6)

The big park is Callendar Park, which surrounds the big house, Callendar House. There is a par three pay and play golf... more travel advice

In The Tunnel Things to Do (6)

Actually, the first time I went through, a few years back, there was no illumination, so there was only the daylight... more travel advice

The Tunnel Things to Do (6)

"I feel like I am looking into a long dark tunnel, there is a tiny circle of light, it is drawing me forward..." No, I... more travel advice

The leafy environs of Falkirk Grahamston - Falkirk

Trains Transportation (1)

Frequent regular trains from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Falkirk Grahamston is the town centre station (also served from... more travel advice

Sports & Outdoors (1)
Falkirk Bairns

Nightlife (1)
Beer, Beer, Food, Beer

Travelogues (1)

Written Dec 19, 2004

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Wheel and Canal

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Comments (14)

tini58de Dec 19, 2006 at 11:39 PM Report Abuse

What an interesting page about a rather unpopular destination! Loved your writing! Well done! Happy Holidays!
Ekaterinburg Oct 8, 2006 at 2:25 PM Report Abuse

Sometimes the best places are the ones tourist never visit. if I'm in the area I'll certainly check itout. Will visit some more of your Scottish pages soon.
Darby2 Oct 15, 2005 at 3:59 PM Report Abuse

What a strange looking device
HORSCHECK Oct 9, 2005 at 10:08 AM Report Abuse

Fabulous multi-photo updates here. I like the ones of Falkirk stadium. :o)
stevezero Jun 15, 2005 at 8:21 AM Report Abuse

Nice page - hoping to get there on my next trip north of the border
kolabor May 27, 2005 at 6:31 PM Report Abuse

It took me a while to realise how the wheel works :). That is... wow! :) And I ould gladly go to the FC Flkirk game.
Dumpymotel Dec 18, 2004 at 5:35 AM Report Abuse

I wish I had pics of big ones coming ashore in Blackpool but.. I'd have to use my photoshop to create them. Hey.. thats not a bad idea....
iandsmith Oct 24, 2004 at 4:11 AM Report Abuse

Excellent. I'm coming your way!
DUNK67 Jun 24, 2004 at 12:14 AM Report Abuse

love canals, would love to visit the wheel
M0B1US Mar 10, 2004 at 2:19 PM Report Abuse

What an awesomely unique structure! I never even knew this existed... Thanks for sharing! :-)