We take a look back in the Falkirk Herald archives for Hallowe'en pictures from the past, including these youngsters dressed up at The Howgate in 2019 for an event in aid of Strathcarron Hospice. From left, Evei McAviney, Cameron Nightingale and Seth McAviney. Pic by Alan Murray.placeholder image
We take a look back in the Falkirk Herald archives for Hallowe'en pictures from the past, including these youngsters dressed up at The Howgate in 2019 for an event in aid of Strathcarron Hospice. From left, Evei McAviney, Cameron Nightingale and Seth McAviney. Pic by Alan Murray.

Retro: Hallowe'en fun in Falkirk district over the years

By Fiona Dobie
Published 30th Oct 2026, 09:00 GMT

With Hallowe’en almost upon us, join us in looking back on the spooky goings-on of previous years with a delve into the Falkirk Herald archives.

There has certainly been a lot of spooktacular fun happening across the district over the years with fancy dress, parties, ghost walks and creepy arts and crafts a-plenty.

Here are just a selection of some of the images from our archives showing locals marking Hallowe’en.

Youngsters enjoy a Hallowe'en party at Bridgeness Bowling Club in aid of the Bo'ness Fair.

25. Bo'ness Hallowe'en Party 2016

Youngsters enjoy a Hallowe'en party at Bridgeness Bowling Club in aid of the Bo'ness Fair. Photo: Alan Rennie

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Youngsters donned their favourite scary costumes for the occasion.

26. Bo'ness Hallowe'en party 2016

Youngsters donned their favourite scary costumes for the occasion. Photo: Alan Rennie

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Pass the Pumpkin

27. Bo'ness Hallowe'en party 2016

Pass the Pumpkin Photo: Alan Rennie

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There was plenty of Hallowe'en fun to be had at the event.

28. Bo'ness Hallowe'en Party 2016

There was plenty of Hallowe'en fun to be had at the event. Photo: Alan Rennie

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