Guidebook for Falkirk
Food Scene
Baristas is an independent coffee bar which is a change from the multiples and also cheaper! They also offer Blues Nights for entertainment. Good quality food is available as well as snacks.
Baristas Coffee House
18 Grahams RdBaristas is an independent coffee bar which is a change from the multiples and also cheaper! They also offer Blues Nights for entertainment. Good quality food is available as well as snacks.
Tea Jenny features in Trip Advisor and offers wonderful, personal service. Good for brunch/lunch or simply a relaxing snack. Old fashioned service with table cloths, tea pots etc.
Tea Jennys ltd
High StreetTea Jenny features in Trip Advisor and offers wonderful, personal service. Good for brunch/lunch or simply a relaxing snack. Old fashioned service with table cloths, tea pots etc.
Italian Restaurant. Very popular and round the corner from my house.
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Cafe Corvina
34-38 Grahams RdItalian Restaurant. Very popular and round the corner from my house.
Recommended. Sit in or take away noodle bar. Pop into Behind the Wall for live entertainment and a drink afterwards as this is a few steps away.
Sumo
4 Melville StRecommended. Sit in or take away noodle bar. Pop into Behind the Wall for live entertainment and a drink afterwards as this is a few steps away.
Findlays at The Hub is recommended for coffee, cake, lunch etc. The Hub is a business/conference centre and also fitness classes.
The Hub
Weir StreetFindlays at The Hub is recommended for coffee, cake, lunch etc. The Hub is a business/conference centre and also fitness classes.
Thaiwanese Restaurant which offers good food and also take your own bottle. This can be an economical meal out as there are plenty of supermarkets to buy a good quality bottle of wine or beer, etc. Also available as carry out.
Lanna Thai Restaurant
5 Grahams RdThaiwanese Restaurant which offers good food and also take your own bottle. This can be an economical meal out as there are plenty of supermarkets to buy a good quality bottle of wine or beer, etc. Also available as carry out.
This is a widely known restaurant with stunning views. Pop into here after a visit to the Falkirk Wheel or simply have an evening out. Also good as a stopping point if you are undertaking the John Muir Walk.
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Canada Wood Kitchen and Bar
Lochgreen RoadThis is a widely known restaurant with stunning views. Pop into here after a visit to the Falkirk Wheel or simply have an evening out. Also good as a stopping point if you are undertaking the John Muir Walk.
Sightseeing
The Kelpies has become internationally reknowned and a miniature version of the 30 metre structure has travelled the world, putting Falkirk on the map! There is plenty information regarding these mythological creatures as well as being modelled on Clydesdale horses, famously used as working horses before vehicles and machinery were so widely available.
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De Kelpies
The HelixThe Kelpies has become internationally reknowned and a miniature version of the 30 metre structure has travelled the world, putting Falkirk on the map! There is plenty information regarding these mythological creatures as well as being modelled on Clydesdale horses, famously used as working horses before vehicles and machinery were so widely available.
The Falkirk Wheel was opened in the Millenium and people from all over the world have visited. It is a magnificient engineering structure (so lots of engineers have taken an interest), as well as offering beautiful surroundings for a picnic or buy your lunch in the shops adjoining the area. Take the opportunity to have a boat ride and be lifted by the Wheel. There are also lovely walks to be enjoyed, which guides you through the Roman Antonine Wall locations. There is also kayaking on offer.
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Het Falkirk Wheel
Lime RoadThe Falkirk Wheel was opened in the Millenium and people from all over the world have visited. It is a magnificient engineering structure (so lots of engineers have taken an interest), as well as offering beautiful surroundings for a picnic or buy your lunch in the shops adjoining the area. Take the opportunity to have a boat ride and be lifted by the Wheel. There are also lovely walks to be enjoyed, which guides you through the Roman Antonine Wall locations. There is also kayaking on offer.
The Forth Rail Bridge and Forth Road Bridge have been historical engineering feats. Whilst also allowing traffic to enter Fife and Edinburgh easily, it is worth a visit to view the structure. South Queensferry is a lovely village in which to while away the hours.
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Forth Road Bridge
The Forth Rail Bridge and Forth Road Bridge have been historical engineering feats. Whilst also allowing traffic to enter Fife and Edinburgh easily, it is worth a visit to view the structure. South Queensferry is a lovely village in which to while away the hours.
Parks & Nature
Dollar Park is popular with dog walkers and young families, as well as tourists who enjoy the beauty of the area. There are lots of trees as well as a play park for children. There are also tennis courts which have recently been modernised and have lights for all round tennis opportunities.
Lots of wedding photographs with the bride and groom are taken within these gardens.
Dollar Park station
Dollar Park is popular with dog walkers and young families, as well as tourists who enjoy the beauty of the area. There are lots of trees as well as a play park for children. There are also tennis courts which have recently been modernised and have lights for all round tennis opportunities.
Lots of wedding photographs with the bride and groom are taken within these gardens.
Callendar Park is beautiful, with acres of woodland and also the magnificient Callendar House. Mini golf, a boating pond, childrens park are all available here. Deep into the woods, you may spot a deer but there is an abundance of rabbits and squirrels who are easy to spot!
This also is part of the John Muir Walk route as well as exploring The Roman Antonine Wall, which obviously dates from the Roman Times and spreads across Falkirk, Bannockburn etc.
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Callendar Park
Callendar Park is beautiful, with acres of woodland and also the magnificient Callendar House. Mini golf, a boating pond, childrens park are all available here. Deep into the woods, you may spot a deer but there is an abundance of rabbits and squirrels who are easy to spot!
This also is part of the John Muir Walk route as well as exploring The Roman Antonine Wall, which obviously dates from the Roman Times and spreads across Falkirk, Bannockburn etc.
An unusual historical building, structured in the shape of a Pineapple. The surrounding land is a wildlife haven with beautiful gardens. Smell the Lavender!
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The Pineapple
An unusual historical building, structured in the shape of a Pineapple. The surrounding land is a wildlife haven with beautiful gardens. Smell the Lavender!
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
Grahams Road24 hour supermarket
Asda Falkirk Superstore
3 Newmarket CentreMorrisons
Shopping
An independent store, established from 1960's. Specialises in Designer Goods bought as job lots. Lots of branded sports wear. Have a wander round and it is unlikely you will leave the shop without buying something!
Leckies
18 Melville StreetAn independent store, established from 1960's. Specialises in Designer Goods bought as job lots. Lots of branded sports wear. Have a wander round and it is unlikely you will leave the shop without buying something!
Getting Around
Enterprise Car & Van Hire - Grangemouth
Falkirk RoadEnterprise Rent-A-Car - Edinburgh Waverley Station
New StreetFalkirk Grahamston Train Station is 3 minutes walk from the house. Dunblane - Edinburgh line. Falkirk High Station is a 5 minute taxi journey and is the express route between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Falkirk Grahamston station
Meeks RoadFalkirk Grahamston Train Station is 3 minutes walk from the house. Dunblane - Edinburgh line. Falkirk High Station is a 5 minute taxi journey and is the express route between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
First Bus offers a Royal Route to the castles (Stirling, Linlithgow and Edinburgh) every 15 minutes!
At First Scotland East we are always looking to see how we can improve our bus services. We want more people to travel on our buses. That's why we have recently introduced The Royal Route, a route that visits historical and Royal locations. Starting its journey from Stirling, the home of many Kings and Queens to Edinburgh, our Royal Burgh while visiting Linlithgow Palace mid-route, the birth place of Mary Queen of Scots.
This service is all about high quality and boasts new buses, a new look, leather seats, free wi-fi, a new frequency and new areas of service. Catch the bus to The Gyle centre on the 38A service from 0553 from Stirling or 0837 from Edinburgh.
Stay connected by taking advantage of our free Wi-Fi, plan your journey or just relax and browse the web.
*Stirling to Falkirk
First Group Plc
300 Stirling RdFirst Bus offers a Royal Route to the castles (Stirling, Linlithgow and Edinburgh) every 15 minutes!
At First Scotland East we are always looking to see how we can improve our bus services. We want more people to travel on our buses. That's why we have recently introduced The Royal Route, a route that visits historical and Royal locations. Starting its journey from Stirling, the home of many Kings and Queens to Edinburgh, our Royal Burgh while visiting Linlithgow Palace mid-route, the birth place of Mary Queen of Scots.
This service is all about high quality and boasts new buses, a new look, leather seats, free wi-fi, a new frequency and new areas of service. Catch the bus to The Gyle centre on the 38A service from 0553 from Stirling or 0837 from Edinburgh.
Stay connected by taking advantage of our free Wi-Fi, plan your journey or just relax and browse the web.
*Stirling to Falkirk
Drinks & Nightlife
Good fun, family Ceilidh nights here! Plus a bar etc. The band will guide you through the dances. Very energetic and social.
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The Tolbooth
Jail WyndGood fun, family Ceilidh nights here! Plus a bar etc. The band will guide you through the dances. Very energetic and social.
Behind The Wall
14 Melville StThis is a popular bar which often has a band playing.
A nice, snug bar with friendly locals. Real ale bar (Camra). Cottage style bar dating from 17th century. Enjoy a drink in the evening or pop in after sampling lunch at Tea Jenny, which is round the corner. Don't forget to follow the Falkirk Heritage Trail, to learn the history of the town.
The Wheatsheaf Inn
A nice, snug bar with friendly locals. Real ale bar (Camra). Cottage style bar dating from 17th century. Enjoy a drink in the evening or pop in after sampling lunch at Tea Jenny, which is round the corner. Don't forget to follow the Falkirk Heritage Trail, to learn the history of the town.
A popular venue with a snooker/pool table. Karaoke nights are regularly offered. The locals are friendly!
The Auld Vic
75 Grahams RdA popular venue with a snooker/pool table. Karaoke nights are regularly offered. The locals are friendly!