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What's open in the Falkirk area?

07 Jun 2021

Find out which attractions, restaurants and activities are now open or are re-opening and when, in the Falkirk area. Please remember to check when planning your visit what the booking requirements are for attractions, restaurants, hotels etc If you arrive at one of our many free attractions/parks and it is really busy then why not visit one of our other attractions ?? Please stay safe

Family friendly cycle trails and activities in the Falkirk area

28 May 2021

With more than 500 miles of towpaths, many of them flat and traffic-free, the Falkirk area is a great place for cycling with the whole family.

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

25 May 2021

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.

Win a family break in the Falkirk area

14 May 2021

This giveaway is now closed.

Restaurants providing takeaway/delivery service in Falkirk district area

15 Apr 2021

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.

10 things to do in the Falkirk area this Easter

31 Mar 2021

Easter holidays are around the corner, although travel may still be restricted this is a great opportunity to explore and discover hidden gems in your local area. You can also enjoy the great food in the area including sweet treats you will find from our local producers and the fantastic restaurants and cafés offering a hatch, takeaway and delivery service.

Great Place Falkirk Online Events

11 Mar 2021

Great Place Falkirk is excited to bring you two online events in March 2021. Discover more about the rich heritage of the Falkirk area, and celebrate the local stories and community knowledge.

Dog friendly walks in the Falkirk area

11 Feb 2021

The Falkirk area has plenty of picturesque dog-friendly routes. We have pulled together some suggestions of places where you can walk your dog, and at the same time get some much needed fresh air and exercise during this lockdown period.

Over £150,000 of funding secured for essential work at Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway

05 Feb 2021

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has awarded the Scottish Railway Preservation Society (SRPS) £158,654 so work can be done on its visitor and train maintenance buildings.

Virtual and Stay at Home activities in the Falkirk area

25 Jan 2021

Currently it is 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!