A Mercat Cross is the traditional sign of a community’s right to hold markets.  Airth has two – the so called ‘heidless cross’ in High Airth  and the second in the village below.  

Margaret Morrison was an active member of the Maddiston Old Folks Hall. She had been a regular visitor to the original hall which stoked her enthusiasm for assisting in the community.  She was involved with the current old folks hall for over 30 years.

Local street names themed on flowers.

The Roman Wall of 142 AD runs East to West through the heart of Falkirk district.

Strathcarron Hospice near Denny is one of the district’s greatest success stories and much loved by the population which supports its work. 

Huge droves of black highland cattle were driven through Torwood on their way to the famous Falkirk Trysts at Redding, Roughcastle and Stenhousemuir.