Retro: Falkirk in pictures 1960s

By Michael Gillen

AV Specialist

Published 29th Apr 2025, 13:56 BST

The Falkirk Herald archives from the 1960s offer a selection of photographs capturing moments from the community. We hope you enjoy looking back and maybe even spotting yourself.

Highlights include swimmer Bobby McGregor, British Curling Championships, Classique Juveniles clothing factory in Grangemouth, construction of the new Grangemouth Stadium, Duke of Edinburgh at Falkirk Ice Rink, The Roadrunners from Falkirk and Falkirk Bohemians.

Take a look and revisit some familiar faces and events from the 1960s.

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A coach party of visitors from Grangemouth at the Burntisland Games in July 1966.

1. Falkirk 1960s

A coach party of visitors from Grangemouth at the Burntisland Games in July 1966. Photo: Unknown

British Curling Championships at Falkirk 1964.

2. Falkirk 1960s

British Curling Championships at Falkirk 1964. Photo: Unknown

Stenhousemuir Cricket team 1963.

3. Falkirk 1960s

Stenhousemuir Cricket team 1963. Photo: Unknown

Making pillar boxes at Carron Iron company Falkirk 1960.

4. Falkirk 1960s

Making pillar boxes at Carron Iron company Falkirk 1960. Photo: Unknown

Falkirk Grangemouth Edinburgh

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