The Falkirk area is in the heart of Scotland with excellent motorway and rail links and two international airports nearby Falkirk town centre boasts first class shopping facilities with its 2 large shopping centres, The Howgate and Callendar Square, plus a large retail park, a traditional and pedestrianised high street and a fine selection of local independent stores, boutiques and gift shops. If you’ve watched the Mel Gibson movie Braveheart, then there is a good chance that you’ve heard of "The Battle of Falkirk", one of the major battles in the First War of Scottish Independence .

Falkirk has an extensive range of things to do with a selection of places to eat and drink, adventures and activities, plan your stay and visit to Falkirk. Our What’s On In Falkirk guide has the latest events not to miss while you visit Falkirk. Check the latest events, news, exhibitions, shows and more on your trip to Falkirk by checking out our News and Events page. Whether you’re looking for the best weekend breaks in Falkirk or planning a longer holiday in Falkirk, you can be sure you’ll find all the information you need.