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Falkirk (/ ˈ f ɔː l k ɜːr k / FAWL-kurk; Scots: Fawkirk [ˈfɔːkɪrk]; Scottish Gaelic: An Eaglais Bhreac) is a town in the Central Lowlands of Scotland, historically within the county of Stirlingshire. It lies in the Forth Valley, 23 + 1 ⁄ 2 miles (38 kilometres) northwest of Edinburgh and 20 + 1 ⁄ 2 miles (33 km) northeast of Glasgow.
The first municipal building in the town was the Falkirk Steeple which was completed in 1814. [2] After the area became a police burgh in 1859, [3] the burgh council decided to procure dedicated municipal buildings.
Falkirk (/ ˈ f ɔː l k ɜːr k / FAWL-kurk; Scots: Fawkirk [ˈfɔːkɪrk]; Scottish Gaelic: An Eaglais Bhreac) is one of 32 unitary authority council areas of Scotland.It was formed on 1 April 1996 by way of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 from the exact boundaries of Falkirk District, one of three parts of the Central region created in 1975, which was abolished at that time.
Plaque on the building. The first judicial building in the town was the Falkirk Steeple which incorporated several prison cells and was completed in 1814. [2] [3] However, court hearings were held in various locations, including the Assembly Rooms at the corner of Rankine's Lane and The Pleasence, the Red Lion Inn in the High Street, and the sheriff's offices at 14 High Street.
California (Scottish Gaelic: Calafòrnia [2]) is a former pit village in the Falkirk council area of Scotland.It lies between Shieldhill and Avonbridge on the uplands which form the southern edge of the council area.
Falkirk's current crest is a stylised version of the Falkirk Steeple, a dominant landmark of the town. During the 2007–08 season the club used a crest – known as "The Highlander" – that was worn during the club's 1957 Scottish Cup win as a 50th anniversary tribute to the players.
This is a list of Category A listed buildings in the Falkirk council area, central Scotland.. In Scotland, the term listed building refers to a building or other structure officially designated as being of "special architectural or historic interest". [1]
Pages in category "Falkirk" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...