With a 12.15pm kick off, dozens of buses and cars left the town for this morning and all were Glasgow bound.
Falkirk Herald photographer Michael Gillen was at the national stadium to capture the atmosphere as fans arrived ahead of the big match.
. 2023 Scottish Cup semi-final
Around 9000 Falkirk fans are at Hampden Park for the semi-final against Inverness Caley Thistle Photo: Michael Gillen
. 2023 Scottish Cup semi-final
Ready to cheer on their team Photo: Michael Gillen
. 2023 Scottish Cup semi-final
Looking forward to a victory Photo: Michael Gillen
. 2023 Scottish Cup semi-final
Cheers for the Bairns Photo: Michael Gillen
. 2023 Scottish Cup semi-final
#TheBairnsAreBelieving Photo: Michael Gillen
. 2023 Scottish Cup semi-final
Come on Bairns Photo: Michael Gillen
. 2023 Scottish Cup semi-final
Cheering on the blue and white Photo: Michael Gillen
. 2023 Scottish Cup semi-final
A fetching hat for this young fan Photo: Michael Gillen
. 2023 Scottish Cup semi-final
Boys of all ages cheering on the Bairns Photo: Michael Gillen
. 2023 Scottish Cup semi-final
Wouldn't be a cup semi-final without a little face paint Photo: Michael Gillen
1. 2023 Scottish Cup semi-final
Around 9000 Falkirk fans are at Hampden Park for the semi-final against Inverness Caley Thistle Photo: Michael Gillen
2. 2023 Scottish Cup semi-final
Ready to cheer on their team Photo: Michael Gillen
3. 2023 Scottish Cup semi-final
Looking forward to a victory Photo: Michael Gillen
4. 2023 Scottish Cup semi-final
Cheers for the Bairns Photo: Michael Gillen
