Retro

James Bruce

Looking back with Ian Scott: James Bruce, the Abyssinian Traveller

The children are full of smiles.

Retro: Victoria Primary Nativity 2012

Wallacestone Primary 7 Ceilidh dance

Retro: Wallacestone Primary ceilidh 2012

Falkirk's Newmarket Street pictured around 1900. (pic: submitted)

Looking back on the historical buildings of Falkirk's Newmarket Street

The dovecote or doocot in Dollar Park restored thanks to the park's Friends group. Pic: Contributed

History of doocots across district

Provost Pat Reid and Darcy Dewar 9 from Avonbridge switch on the Christmas lights with Santa and Ice Age characters Sid and Scrat.

Retro: Falkirk Christmas Lights 2013

The Dobbie Hall in Larbert was designed by architects A and W Black and built by J. J and P McLachlan of Stenhousemuir. (pic: submitted)

Looking back with Ian Scott at the history of Falkirk district's Dobbie Hall

The refurbished dovecot in Dollar Park has been an ongoing project for the Friends of Dollar Park for a number of years and it is finally complete. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Historic dovecot in Falkirk's Dollar Park restored to its former glory

Falkirk under-13s girls cup final win over Hearts

Retro: Falkirk Win Treble 2013

The original Cocteau Twins - Will Heggie, Liz Fraser and Robin Guthrie

Looking back with Ian Scott on Grangemouth's cultural past

A fireman tackles the blaze at the Scottish Tar Distillers' plant at Camelon in November 1973. Pic: TSPL

Remembering the tar works fire 50 years on

Callendar House bathed in light at the start of the 2009 firework display.

In pictures: Falkirk's Callendar Park firework display in 2009

The design for the new town mission in Falkirk.

Looking back with Ian Scott on Victorian Falkirk

All dressed up for the S'kids Halloween Party in Shieldhill Welfare Hall in 2009.

Looking back at Halloween fun across Falkirk district

Pupils Morgan Meldrum, Clare Campbell, Andrew Stowe and Jessica Donaghie each holding a short-listed book for 2012.

Look back and read all about the Falkirk area RED Book Awards for 2012

Tram No.6 and Pender's bus at the Plough Hotel in Stenhousemuir in 1929. Pic: Contributed

When trams were on the Falkirk roads

50th anniversary mass celebration.

Retro: Sacred Heart Golden Jubilee 2013

The 10 most and least sociable breeds of adorable dog

Bobby Locke watches John Panton hole out at the 15th at Glenbervie. The man lying down is the referee. Pic: Contributed

Looking back at Falkirk's links with golf

Kerse House, Grangemouth

Looking back with Ian Scott on Grangemouth's story in print

Face of Falkirk contestants and winner Kayleigh Harley.

Retro: Face of Falkirk 2012

Earl of Mar leads the charge at Sheriffmuir 1715 (pic: submitted)

Looking back on perhaps the most important year in Falkirk's history - 1715

Harry 11, Callum, 8, Robbie, 8, and Lachlan, 11 enjoy the Open Doors at Kinneil House. (pic: Scott Louden)

Roman themed fun at Kinneil House's Doors Open Day in pictures

On Your Marks, Get Set Cook visits Larbert High School

Retro: Larbert HS. On Your Marks, Get Set Cook 2013

Redding No 23 pit which was the scene of the tragedy on September 25, 1923.

Looking back with Ian Scott on the Redding Pit Disaster

Geophysical surveying has discovered a new fortlet at a site to the west of Rough Castle fort on the Antonine Wall. (Pic: Historic Environment Scotland)

Newly discovered fortlet found on Antonine Wall near Falkirk's Rough Castle fort

Runners at the start

Retro: Strathcarron Hospice 10K 2013

The young lady with the baby on the left is the wife of John Miller and mother of Dorothy Crawford. Waiting with the crowds for news following the Redding Pit Disaster.

Looking back with Ian Scott on a miracle during the Redding Pit Disaster

The Helix has hosted many community and charity events over the last decade. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

Ten years of events at Helix Park in pictures

Historic Scotland tour guide Frances Murray has been taking visitors around Kinneil House on tours each Saturday since April. (pic: Alan Murray)

Guided tours of Kinneil House and Estate in Bo'ness are proving popular

One of Stirling Castle’s past residents invites people across Scotland to visit for free. The castle is one of many iconic sites offering free entry on the first Sunday of the month, from October – March, with Historic Environment Scotland’s Historic Sundays. To pre book, and for participating sites visit HistoricSundays.scot. (Pic: Rob McDougall)

Heritage sites set to open their doors for free this winter

Lexi Stewart age 1 from Falkirk

Retro: Helix Park opening 2013

The Grammar School in Park Street, Falkirk opened in 1846. (Pic: submitted)

Looking back with Ian Scott on the history of Falkirk High School

Artist Chris Rutterford with the new mural next to the Sir John De Graeme memorial fountain in Victoria Park. (Pic: Michael Gillen)

New home for Battle of Falkirk mural in town park

Falkirk teams taking part

Retro: Strathcarron It's a Knockout 2012

The new Falkirk Technical College when it opened in 1963. (Pic: submitted)

Looking back with Ian Scott on the history of Falkirk's college

Opening ceremony and survivors' lap of honour.

Retro: Relay For Life Grangemouth 2009

Museum of Scottish Railways, Bo'ness.

Doors Open Day 2023: All the Falkirk district venues taking part

The former lodge on the corner of Silver Row and Manor Street, better known to many as the Masonic Arms. (Pic: Submitted)

Looking back with Ian Scott at the history of Falkirk's Freemasons

Falkirk's bus station featured in the film.

Looking back with Ian Scott to when Falkirk was in the frame for a film

Main stage

Retro: One Big Sunday 2002 Falkirk

Great fun in the barber's chair. Pic: Contributed

Retro - Falkirk's barber shops

Free Colliers pictured in the 1950s. Pic: Contributed

Looking back: Free Collier demonstration

Simple Minds

Retro: Party at the Palace 2014

John Russell's Steeple clock, 1815 (pic: submitted)

Looking back with Ian Scott at a golden age of Falkirk clockmakers

150th anniversary of the Free Colliers

Retro: Pinkie March 2013