Falkirk Map

Falkirk map, view the Stirlingshire town of Falkirk, located in the county of Stirlingshire, Scotland.

Detailed Street Map of Falkirk Stirlingshire & Guide to the Area

Falkirk Map Stirlingshire: Interactive map of Falkirk, displaying the town situated in the county of Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Falkirk area and a Falkirk town centre map, showing Falkirk Railway Station (Falkirk High and Falkirk Grahamston).

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Falkirk map are: The Howgate Shopping Centre, Callendar Square, The Kelpies Visitor Centre, Falkirk Library, The Falkirk Wheel, Tesco Extra, Marks & Spencer, Asda, Lidl, Costa Coffee, Caffè Nero, The Corner Café, Café Bellissimo, The Wine Library, The Wheatsheaf Inn, Behind the Wall, The Artisan Tap, The Goose Pub, The Orchard Hotel, Premier Inn Falkirk Central, Best Western Park Hotel, Macdonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa, The Plough Hotel, Falkirk Community Hospital, Meadowbank Health Centre, Central Retail Park, Waterstones, Boots, Superdrug, Holland & Barrett, WHSmith, JD Sports, Greggs, Subway, McDonald's, The Range, Poundland, Iceland, Specsavers, Vets4Pets, Salvation Army Falkirk, St Andrew's West Church, Comely Park Primary School, Falkirk High School, Forth Valley College, Falkirk Town Hall, Arnotdale House, Grahamston Dental Surgery, Jannetta's Gelateria, Bellair Beauty Clinic.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Larbert, Stenhousemuir, Bonnybridge, Grangemouth, Polmont, Shieldhill, Redding, Laurieston, Brightons, Camelon, Hallglen, Slamannan, California, Maddiston, Whitecross, Avonbridge, Blackbraes, Tamfourhill, Carron, Carronshore, Skinflats, Airth, Dunipace, Dennyloanhead, Denny, Banknock, Bo'ness, Linlithgow, Kinneil, Bainsford, Letham, Rumford.

Falkirk is the sort of town that blends history with a bit of modern flair, all wrapped up in a down-to-earth Scottish charm. Sitting pretty between Edinburgh and Glasgow, it's got a cracking location and plenty to shout about. Whether you're into ancient sites, engineering wonders, or a good old-fashioned high street browse, there's something here to keep you busy.

Historically, Falkirk's always been in the thick of things. It grew up as a market town and was once known for its iron and steel works, particularly the famous Carron Company, which helped fuel the Industrial Revolution. The Battle of Falkirk in 1298 put the town on the historical map, and it hasn't looked back since. These days, the town has a population of around 35,000, but it feels a good bit bigger when you include the surrounding villages that link up like stepping stones across the landscape.

In town, there's loads to explore. The Kelpies have become a bit of a Scottish icon—two massive horse head sculptures towering over the nearby parkland and waterways. Then there's the Falkirk Wheel, a brilliant piece of engineering that lifts boats between two canals with effortless grace. Right near the centre you'll find Callendar House, a grand old building managed by the local council, but with the atmosphere of a National Trust treasure—complete with working Georgian kitchen and Roman history buried just below the surface. Out and about, you've got places like Blackness Castle and Linlithgow Palace not far away, which are under Historic Scotland's care and well worth a visit.

Zoom out a bit and the wider Stirlingshire area comes into its own. There's the city of Stirling, full of dramatic history and commanding views, and scenic drives that take you past lochs, hills, and sleepy villages. From Bannockburn's battlefield to the towering Wallace Monument, it's hard not to feel like you're walking through the pages of Scottish history. The countryside's a treat too—ideal for ramblers, cyclists, and folk who just like a quiet picnic with a view.

Getting to and from Falkirk's a breeze. It's served by two main train stations—Falkirk High and Falkirk Grahamston—with regular services to both Glasgow and Edinburgh. The M9 motorway cuts right past the town, making car travel easy, and there's a decent network of buses linking the town with outlying villages. If you're flying in, Edinburgh Airport is your best bet—about half an hour away by car or taxi. Glasgow Airport's not too far either, just a bit further west. The town's layout makes it pretty easy to navigate, whether you're on foot, on wheels, or hopping on public transport.

Stirlingshire as a whole is steeped in history and dotted with some real gems. It's an area of contrast, where bustling towns sit beside rolling farmland and forested hills. The rivers Forth and Carron both meander through parts of the county, and old Roman roads hint at just how long folk have been travelling through here. It's got a mix of heritage, nature, and solid Scottish hospitality that gives the area its own unique rhythm.

We hope you found this Falkirk tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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