Stand at Falkirk Stadium came loose as Storm Aiden hit region

A section of The Falkirk Stadium came loose during the Bairns’ win over East Fife as Storm Aiden battered Scotland.
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Part of the North Stand became detached as high winds and heavy rain swept across the country on Saturday.

No fans were allowed inside to see Falkirk run out 2-0 winners in the Scottish League One fixture as football supporters remain shut out from stadiums in line with Scottish Government coronavirus regulations.

An area of the North Stand came loose in the strong winds at during Falkirk''s League One fixture against East Fife at The Falkirk Stadium. Picture: Michael Gillen.An area of the North Stand came loose in the strong winds at during Falkirk''s League One fixture against East Fife at The Falkirk Stadium. Picture: Michael Gillen.
An area of the North Stand came loose in the strong winds at during Falkirk''s League One fixture against East Fife at The Falkirk Stadium. Picture: Michael Gillen.
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The Falkirk Herald has contacted Falkirk Football Club to request a comment.

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