Great Britain and Ireland

Meetings

Second Thursday of the month in the Park Lodge Hotel. No meetings July and August.

April's Car Treasure Hunt - joint event with Falkirk Rotary

Programme

About the area

All roads and rails lead to Falkirk, situated in the Forth valley some 19 miles along the M9 from Edinburgh, and 18 miles from Glasgow. A fair-sized and bustling town with the charm of narrow cobbled lanes and streets full of speciality shops.

Significant changes have shaped the character of the district over the last 150 years. Named Rome's Northern frontier the defensive Antonine wall was built, the remains of which can be seen in the grounds of Callender Rouse. Caliender Rouse, now a museum, is the focal point of 600 years of history and gives a real insight into the history of Scotland itself.

Falkirk became regarded as the cradle of the industrial Revolution with the founding of the Carron Iron Works in 1759. Many iron foundries fed by coal minmg have been the hallmark of the area with evidence of their products throughout the world. These industries have now come to an end but provide a magnificent cultural heritage. Replaced by heautiffil parks, canal walks, restaurants and entertainment programmes during the year, the ethos of Falkirk is cosmopolitan with an eye to conservation but committed to the challenge of the 21st. century.