Meetings start at 7.30p.m. in Falkirk Trinity Church on the 3rd Wednesday of winter months. ALL WELCOME.
| DATE | TOPIC | SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ||
| 21 September | Recent Archaeological Work | Geoff Bailey |
| 19 October | The Shale Industry in West Lothian | Sybil Cavanagh |
| 16 November | Zetland Park Regeneration | Jessica Paterson and Helena Hughes |
| 21 December | John Reid Memorial Lecture Scottish Salt Industry | Dr Simon Taylor |
| 2023 | ||
| 18 January | The Bridge of Allan Copper Mines | Chris Calder |
| 15 February | History of Charleston & Limekilns | Dr Katie Strang |
| 15 March | Topic to be advised | Brian Watters |
| 19 April | AGM Tambar, a Lucky Ship | Craig Mair |
Summer Walks
In the summer months, during June, July and August, there will be at least three guided historical walks around local areas of interest. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. Please email flhs.secretary@yahoo.co.uk for details of meeting point if you want to join us.
| Date | Location | Leader |
| Sun 26 June, 2022: 2p.m. | following Falkirk East Burn to the Kelpies (6 miles return) | Geoff Bailey |
| Sun 24 July: 2022, 2p.m. | Limekilns (Fife) Lime works and model village. An easy walk which will take approximately 2 hours. Please email flhs.secretary@yahoo.co.uk for details of meeting point if you want to join us. | Katie Strang, The Gellet Society, Charlestown. |
| Wednesday 3 August, 2022: 7.00p.m. | Evening Walk Union Canal, including dark tunnel | Geoff Bailey |
| Sun 21 Aug: 2022 2p.m. | following Falkirk West Burn Old Falkirk Infirmary to Carron Works (4 miles return) | Geoff Bailey |
Annual Outing
On our last outing, which was Sunday/Monday 25/26 September 2022, when our itinerary included Blair Castle and Gardens, The Highland Folk Museum, Fort George and Dunkeld.
Here are some photographs from our last trip:
Previously:
During the weekend of 27/28 April 2019, we visited : Glamis Castle; Montrose Air Heritage Centre; Arbroath Abbey; Hospitalfield House & Mortuary; V&A Museum, Dundee
On the weekend of 21/22 April 2018, we visited : Scottish Crannog Centre ; Ruthven Barracks; Cawdor Castle ; Brodie Castle
Falkirk Local History Society 