Things To Do

TV adventurer Bear Grylls is urging Falkirk fitness fans to sign up for Britain’s Bravest Military Challenge, to be staged in Callendar Park on Saturday, September 28.

Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway is offering a rare opportunity to travel in vintage century-old coaches in a series of special steam-driven trips this weekend.

From fairytales at bedtime to spinning a yarn in the pub, Scots have always been renowned for storytelling.

If you volunteer with or are part of a community group in Scotland, then you are eligible to apply for a unique camp in Cornwall.

It’s not just winter that’s coming to Callendar House.

There’s a chance for the whole family to learn more about our emergency services in Falkirk town centre today.

The Polmont Flower Show is a late summer red letter day for keen gardeners - and people who simply like flowers - all over the area, and this year’s event is on Saturday, September 7.

Culture vultures eager to soak up the Edinburgh Fringe action won’t have to visit the overcrowded capital, thanks to a novel airport scheme.

Science fans have the chance to get to grips with real time experiments at Falkirk’s Howgate next Saturday (August 17), thanks to the efforts of local volunteers.

A glowering sky, rolling thunder and apocalyptic streaks of lightning only added to the atmosphere of yesterday’s Party at the Palace.

The forecast for Thursday predicts rain, but with just a little luck a top notch student bagpipes band from the USA will be performing at the Helix for around an hour at lunchtime.

Forth Valley Police have gone ahead with today’s planned open day at Randolphfield Police Station in Stirling this morning, despite fears of a sudden deluge.

A decision is to be made tomorrow over whether or not The Big Picnic will go ahead in Falkirk on Sunday.

It is 30 years since Doors Open Days were first held in Scotland as part of the European City of Culture celebrations.

A Denny haulage firm is heading to Truckfest Scotland as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations.

A Big Bike Revival event is taking place in Falkirk this weekend.

This year’s Bo’ness Real Ale Festival is taking pioneering scientist James Watt as it theme, particularly for the groundbreaking research he carried out at Kinneil.

Police have issued a safety warning as music fans prepare to descend on the Ingliston showground tonight.

A Falkirk care home is inviting local people to a fun-filled summer party on Friday next week (August 2), to include a DJ, barbecue and more.