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Celebrating the places, people, traditions and industry of the Falkirk area with thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The project ended on 31 Mar 2022.

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! To celebrate we take a look at famous New Zealand Suffragist, #ElizabethCaradus who was born in Falkirk in 1832. Find out more about her story in the #OurStories website. πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3tG6t77 #IWD2022 #FalkirkWomen #WomenOfFalkirk

Happy #InternationalWomensDay!

To celebrate we take a look at famous New Zealand Suffragist, #ElizabethCaradus who was born in Falkirk in 1832.

Find out more about her story in the #OurStories website.

πŸ‘‰bit.ly/3tG6t77

#IWD2022 #FalkirkWomen #WomenOfFalkirk
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Exciting update from Zetland Park Regeneration Project! πŸ₯³ From activity days and tours to a Children's Gala there's lots going on for the whole family. To keep up to date with everything that's happening in the park, why not give them a follow? Visit Falkirk @FCTrust Falkirk Libraries Falkirk Delivers

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This weekends recommended walk is the Rough Castle Trail from the free #FalkirkExplored app. πŸ“±πŸŽ§ The walk starts at The Falkirk Wheel & you'll explore the areas engineering wonders from Roman times to the 21st Century.🚢 Download the app today. πŸ“² 🎧 πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/FalkirkExplored

This weekends recommended walk is the Rough Castle Trail from the free #FalkirkExplored app. πŸ“±πŸŽ§

The walk starts at <a href="/FalkirkWheel/">The Falkirk Wheel</a> &amp; you'll explore the areas engineering wonders from Roman times to the 21st Century.🚢

Download the app today. πŸ“² 🎧

πŸ‘‰  bit.ly/FalkirkExplored
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#FlashbackFriday Today we look back at this video created by our volunteer Meghan Kjartanson as part of our McCowan's research project. 🍬 In this #OurStories article learn how to make your own McCowan-style toffee! Find out more πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3i0FWfy #HighlandCowToffee

#FlashbackFriday 

Today we look back at this video created by our volunteer Meghan Kjartanson as part of our McCowan's research project. 🍬

In this #OurStories article learn how to make your own McCowan-style toffee!

Find out more πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3i0FWfy

#HighlandCowToffee
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Exciting update! πŸ“’ We're putting together the final touches to a new #FalkirkExplored app trail! πŸ“± Exploring the area between Maddiston and Standburn, it's developed with Falkirk Science Festival & @rei_institute. Here's Natalie Allison @FCTrust recording at Waterfront Studio!

Exciting update! πŸ“’

We're putting together the final touches to a new #FalkirkExplored app trail! πŸ“±

Exploring the area between Maddiston and Standburn, it's developed with Falkirk Science Festival &amp; @rei_institute. 

Here's Natalie Allison @FCTrust recording at <a href="/WFront_Studio/">Waterfront Studio</a>!
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Great news from our friends at Friends of Kinneil! πŸ₯³ Their free outdoor guided walks start again this Saturday! They're leading a special tour with a Mary Queen of Scots theme to support @HippFestScot. πŸ“† Sat 19 Mar (1pm) πŸ“Œ Kinneil Estate Find out more πŸ‘‡

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#HippFest2022 starts today! 🎬 It's the 12th anniversary @HippFestScot - celebrating #SilentFilm & live music. Why not take a look at their programme and start planning your festival! πŸ‘‡

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This weekends recommended walk takes in the spectacular Avon Aqueduct. Try the River Avon walk from the #FalkirkExplored booklet and discover the beauty of the river. You might even spot an otter. 🦦 You can pick up a copy at The Helix, The Falkirk Wheel & Falkirk Libraries.

This weekends recommended walk takes in the spectacular Avon Aqueduct. 

Try the River Avon walk from the #FalkirkExplored booklet and discover the beauty of the river. You might even spot an otter. 🦦

You can pick up a copy at <a href="/HelixFalkirk/">The Helix</a>, <a href="/FalkirkWheel/">The Falkirk Wheel</a> &amp; <a href="/LibFalkirk/">Falkirk Libraries</a>.
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Did you know #Falkirk has a claim to fame in the story of Barr's Irn Bru? Want to find out more? Take a look at this story by volunteer Steffany McGeachin for the #OurStories website. πŸ‘‰ ourstoriesfalkirk.com/story/irn-bru-… #HeritageFund

Did you know #Falkirk has a claim to fame in the story of Barr's Irn Bru? 

Want to find out more? Take a look at this story by volunteer Steffany McGeachin for the #OurStories website.

πŸ‘‰ ourstoriesfalkirk.com/story/irn-bru-…

#HeritageFund
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not head along to @HippFestScot at Hippodrome Cinema! 🎬 It's on until Sunday. Why not take a look at their website to find out what's on? πŸ‘€ πŸ‘‰ hippodromecinema.co.uk/silent-film-fe…

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Are you a fan of #Archaeology? You'll love this new article on the #OurStories website. ⛏️ 🦴 It looks at our #BigDig2021 festival & the brilliant 3D models one of our volunteers, Alice Martin, made from her findings. Find out more πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3CXY3MK

Are you a fan of #Archaeology?  You'll love this new article on the #OurStories website.   ⛏️ 🦴

It looks at our #BigDig2021 festival &amp; the brilliant 3D models one of our volunteers, Alice Martin, made from her findings.

Find out more πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3CXY3MK
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New bike trail live on the #FalkirkExplored app! πŸ“’ 🚲 πŸ“± The Braes Loop is quiet but challenging, taking you through some of the beautiful trails in Callendar Park to the Braes of Falkirk. Why not download the FREE app today on iOs or Android? πŸ“± πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/FalkirkExplored

New bike trail live on the #FalkirkExplored app! πŸ“’ 🚲 πŸ“±

The Braes Loop is quiet but challenging, taking you through some of the beautiful trails in Callendar Park to the Braes of Falkirk.

Why not download the FREE app today on iOs or Android? πŸ“±

πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/FalkirkExplored
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#DidYouKnow there's an Audio function on the #FalkirkExplored app? πŸ“± 🎧 Our audios Guides accompany our walking trails and let you listen to local stories and folklore. If you haven't got the free app, why not download it today on iOS or Android? πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/FalkirkExplored

#DidYouKnow there's an Audio function on the #FalkirkExplored app? πŸ“± 🎧

Our audios Guides accompany our walking trails and let you listen to local stories and folklore.

If you haven't got the free app, why not download it today on iOS or Android? 

πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/FalkirkExplored
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As we wrap up the final week of our project we want to give a huge shout out to the funders and partners that made it possible, especially the The National Lottery Heritage Fund who originated the Great Place scheme. Thank you! πŸ˜€ #HeritageFund #Falkirk

As we wrap up the final week of our project we want to give a huge shout out to the funders and partners that made it possible, especially the <a href="/HeritageFundUK/">The National Lottery Heritage Fund</a> who originated the Great Place scheme.

Thank you! πŸ˜€

#HeritageFund #Falkirk
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Exciting update! πŸ“’ We're putting together the final touches to a new trail, launching soon on the #FalkirkExplored app! πŸ“± Discover the science & engineering behind the flood protection scheme that's transforming the historic town of Grangemouth. Keep an eye out for updates!

Exciting update! πŸ“’

We're putting together the final touches to a new trail, launching soon on the #FalkirkExplored app! πŸ“±

Discover the science &amp; engineering behind the flood protection scheme that's transforming the historic town of Grangemouth.

Keep an eye out for updates!
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Our volunteers have been so generous with their time and their talents throughout the project. Thank you to all those who have contributed their efforts to help us celebrate our rich and varied local heritage. #ThankYou #HeritageFund

Our volunteers have been so generous with their time and their talents throughout the project. 

Thank you to all those who have contributed their efforts to help us celebrate our rich and varied local heritage. 

#ThankYou #HeritageFund
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After remote working for the majority of our project, the team got back together for some in-person meetings & end of project celebration. We’d like to send out a GREAT big thank you to all of the organisations and community groups who worked alongside us for the past 3 years!

After remote working for the majority of our project, the team got back together for some in-person meetings &amp; end of project celebration. 

We’d like to send out a GREAT big thank you to all of the organisations and community groups who worked alongside us for the past 3 years!