Places to visit in Falkirk
A short list of notable parks, markets, museums and landmarks in Falkirk.
- Arthur's O'on · Historic
Arthur's O'on was a stone building thought to be Roman temple that, until 1743, stood on rising ground above the north bank of the River Carron not far from the old Carron ironworks in Stenhousemuir, near Falkirk, Scotland. The structure is thought to be the 'stone house' which gave its name to Stenhousemuir. Early historians discussed historical and mythical associations with the site and by 1200 the estate of Stenhouse on which it stood had been named after it.
- Arthur's O'on temple · Historic
Arthur's O'on was a stone building thought to be Roman temple that, until 1743, stood on rising ground above the north bank of the River Carron not far from the old Carron ironworks in Stenhousemuir, near Falkirk, Scotland. The structure is thought to be the 'stone house' which gave its name to Stenhousemuir. Early historians discussed historical and mythical associations with the site and by 1200 the estate of Stenhouse on which it stood had been named after it.
- Bantaskine · Parks
Bantaskine is a park with woodlands in Falkirk, Scotland that was formerly the Bantaskine Estate, a coal mining estate. The artist Mary Georgina Wade Wilson grew up there. The Battle of Falkirk Muir was fought nearby. It is also known as South Bantaskine. North Bantaskine, on the other side of the Union Canal, was an agricultural estate. South Bantaskine is listed as a historically significant archeological site by Historic Environment Scotland.
- Callendar Park
· Parks
Callendar House is a mansion set within the grounds of Callendar Park in Falkirk, central Scotland. During the 19th century, it was redesigned and extended in the style of a French Renaissance château fused with elements of Scottish baronial architecture. However, the core of the building is a 14th-century tower house.
- Falkirk (Samian Ware Discovery Site) · Historic
Falkirk as Samian Ware discovery site
- Falkirk Community Hospital · Culture
Falkirk Community Hospital is a community hospital in Falkirk, Scotland. It is managed by NHS Forth Valley.
- Mumrills (Samian Ware Discovery Site) · Historic
Mumrills as Samian Ware discovery site
- Falkirk & District Art Club · Landmark
Window display with art for sale
- Water splash park · Parks
- West End Gallery · Landmark
