Exciting News! Battle of Falkirk Event! Join us in celebrating this iconic event and get a sneak peek into the exciting activities we have planned for the Battle of Falkirk Day on Saturday, 20th July 2024. Watch the video now to see what’s in store: - Historical Reenactments 🏰 - Living History Displays 📜 - Medieval Arts and Crafts Workshops ✍️ - Live Medieval Music 🎶 - Fun Face Painting for Kids 🎨 - Local Vendors Market 🛍️ This FREE town centre event is perfect for families, history enthusi

THE BATTLE OF FALKIRK MUIR 1746 COMMEMORATION 2023 Special thanks to Collingwood Historic Art for the use of these epic images | The Society of John De Graeme

First Battle of Falkirk, 1298 – Falkirk Local History Society The Battle of Falkirk on July 22, 1298, resulted in King Edward I's victory over William Wallace, with heavy Scottish casualties buried near Falkirk Trinity Church. Notable graves include Sir John de Graeme, Wallace's ally, and Sir John Stewart of Bonkyll. The Bute Cross commemorates the many islanders who lost their lives. Robert Burns, with his interest in Scottish history, likely drew inspiration from his visit in his poem Scots Wh

On the 22nd of July 1298 the Battle of Falkirk was fought. Here is a short video of the procession which left from Falkirk Trinity Church (The resting place of Sir John de Graham) marched to the Battle of Falkirk Memorial in Callendar Park. A defining encounter in the First War of Scottish Independence, the Battle of Falkirk saw the forces of William Wallace, then Guardian of Scotland, face off against the formidable army of King Edward I of England, who led his troops in person. Fought just out

THE BATTLE OF FALKIRK 1298 EVENT 2023 Great wee video of the procession coming into Falkirk #TheBattleOfFalkirk1298 #TheBattleofFalkirk #TheButeCross #Falkirk #Wallacetrail #VisitScotland #Visitfalkirk #WilliamWallace #Scotland #SirJohnDeGraeme #wallacetrailfalkirk #Stewart #Macduff | The Society of John De Graeme