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What's open in the Falkirk area?

28 Sep 2020

Attractions, restaurants and activities open in the Falkirk area, and their safety measures.

'We're Good to Go' businesses in the Falkirk area

25 Sep 2020

Look out for the 'We're Good to Go' logo. An accreditation that certify that these businesses adhere to Government and public health guidance on COVID-19.

Blackness Castle by David Wilkinson Scotdrone

Film on Forth - Film tourism in Falkirk and West Lothian

22 Sep 2020

Scotland has been featured in numerous Hollywood and Internationally renowned films. And a number of them have been filmed in our area – some of them you will know others you may be surprised to discover! Our stunning landscape and unique attractions provide the perfect backdrop for the camera.

Eat out to help out scheme Falkirk Vass Media

Eat out and support Falkirk local businesses

18 Sep 2020

Eat out and support our local businesses. A listing of restaurants who had participated in the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme and have decided to extend this offering customers special deals in September as a way of saying thank you for their support.

Union Canal closure

04 Sep 2020

In August 2020, The Union Canal experienced a significant breach on the section between Polmont and Muiravonside/Avon Aqueduct. Details of a diversion are now in place. Keep up-to-date with the latest news.

Falkirk Explored App

13 Jul 2020

Falkirk Explored is your ticket to go out and explore the best of the Falkirk area! This interactive mobile app will help you discover a variety of walking and cycling trails along the Falkirk District.

Antonine Wall Falkirk by David Wilkinson Scotdrone

Discover Falkirk area’s rich history and wilderness

30 Jun 2020

Explore your area and discover its rich heritage and wilderness, you’ll be truly amazed at what you will find on your doorstep.

Virtual and Stay at Home activities in the Falkirk area

29 May 2020

Although the lockdown is being eased, it’s still recommended to stay at home and local as much as possible. To give you something new, different and fun to fill your last few weeks at home we have created this virtual activities guide, which collects a variety of resources from a wide range of great visitor attractions in the Falkirk area. This is of course also ideal for a rainy day activity post lockdown!

Our favourite places to walk and cycle in the Falkirk area

22 May 2020

While Scotland has lifted the once per day exercise limit, for those living in the Falkirk area, you truly are spoilt for choice with the range of locations to make the most of your time outdoors. Whether you are a walker or cyclist, there is a huge amount to offer, with the area voted ‘Britain’s Best Walking Neighbourhood’ by Ramblers and an extensive network of walking and cycling paths to explore.

List of food and drink businesses providing takeaway/delivery service in the Falkirk district area

06 Apr 2020

With the challenges being placed on Falkirk’s restaurants and other establishments due to COVID 19 we want to support these establishments who have had to diversify into providing a take away service or are continuing to offer some form of take away service, as well as offering gift vouchers to be used when businesses reopen.