Falkirk Area

The Falkirk area is situated right at the heart of central of Scotland It is one of the best connected areas in Scotland, easily reached in less than an hour by over 3 million people, mid way between Edinburgh and Glasgow, just 20 minutes drive from Edinburgh airport and with excellent road and rail links for both day visits and longer stays.

The area is home to The Falkirk Wheel, the world's first rotating boat lift and the spectacular centrepiece of the £84.5 million, Millennium Link the UK's largest canal restoration project to reconnect the Union Canal with the Forth & Clyde Canal, re-establishing east to west coast transit for boats. Experience The Falkirk Wheel on a boat trip.

The area's main towns are Falkirk, Grangemouth, Bo'ness, Denny, Larbert, Stenhousemuir and Polmont with many other villages and rural areas. The historic town of Falkirk is the area's thriving retail centre, with shopping malls, street markets, monthly Farmer's Markets with over 30 stalls and the country's longest fully pedestrianised high street.

Schools
The Falkirk area is host to 48 primary schools and 8 secondary schools. A list of schools, their locations and contact details can be found by contacting our office and asking for details.

Stirling Area

In March 2002 Stirling became Scotland's latest, and sixth, city in celebration of the Queen's Golden Jubilee. The City stands in a strategically important position, at the lowest ancient crossing point of the River Forth. There is evidence of a fortress at Stirling as far back as prehistoric times, guarding the passage between the lowlands and highlands. Whoever controlled the fortress effectively controlled Scotland. Because of this, much of Scotland's history has been played out in Stirling. During the 1200s and 1300s control was wrested from the English, then lost: before being regained after the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. It was at Stirling Castle, between the 1400s and 1600s that the Stuarts chose to make their home and where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned in 1543. In the 1700s Stirling once more became strategically important during the Jacobite rebellions.

For a small city Stirling has excellent shopping experiences. Stirling's specialist shops offer some special gifts or treats for people looking for that something different. Stirling's High Street is also a shopper's paradise! The city's main shopping areas are close together, so a shopping spree at all you're favourite stores couldn't be easier. As is required with every main shopping venue there's Designers and Boutiques a plenty!
Whether your look is classic or casual, the city's boutiques carry loads of labels. The real gem in the pack is Sterling Mills at Tillicoutry where you can save up to 70% of RR, so this is a must visit for the bargain hunter!

Schools

The Stirling area is host to 42 Primary Schools ( 1 Gaelic medium
provision) and 7 Secondary Schools.
A list of schools, their locations and contact details can be found by contacting our office and asking for details.