Haggling is part and parcel of a car boot sale as visitors seek a bargain. It’s vital that you are aware of the value of the items on your stall along with how much they cost elsewhere. How do you haggle at a car boot? Haggling at car boot sales is completely normal and the …
The Scots inflicted a heavy defeat on the English army, led by Edward II, as they were attempting to relieve besieged forces at Stirling Castle, at the Battle of Bannockburn on 24th June. Scottish nobles sent the Declaration of Arbroath to Pope John XXII, affirming Scottish independence from England. How many times has Scotland defeated …
The £5m Kelpies are the centrepiece of the 740-acre Helix Park, which has been built on reclaimed scrubland between Falkirk and Grangemouth and they are already becoming one of Scotland’s most photographed landmarks. Where did the Kelpies come from? The kelpie, a herding dog derived from the Scottish collie or farm collie, was brought to …
Designed by local sculptor Andy Scott, the two 30-metre-high horse heads are clad with more than 900 steel platelets manufactured, cut and processed by Outokumpu. Each of the giant gleaming heads weighs more than 300 tons. Why did Andy Scott create The Kelpies? However, Scott says the inspiration for his sculptures comes from the heavy …
The Kelpies: why Scotland’s new public art is just a pile of horse poo. Andy Scott’s mammoth £5m horse sculpture has just been unveiled in Falkirk. How much do The Kelpies cost? But, you can also book a tour through the visitor centre itself too. Tickets cost £7.50 in the summer for adults and £6.50 …
The 65,000 in the stadium sang along, almost drowning out Flowers and was an incredible moment that was worth the two year wait. How many people were at The Killers concert Emirates? 60,000 othersAnd so too did the 60,000 others packing in to the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground on a huge night for the …
structural steel. Towering above the Forth & Clyde Canal, The Kelpies are a feat of engineering, each made with 300 tonnes of structural steel, and are a monumental tribute to the horse power heritage that was vital to the early industries of central Scotland. What are steel kelpies made of? Designed by local sculptor Andy …
Linlithgow and East Falkirk (UK Parliament constituency) Linlithgow and East Falkirk Subdivisions of Scotland Falkirk/West Lothian Major settlements Armadale, Bathgate, Blackridge, Linlithgow Current constituency Created 2005 Who is the MP for Bathgate? Members of Parliament Member Constituency Address Hannah Bardell Livingston (UK Parliament) Constituency Office Suite 4 Ochill House, Beveridge Square Livingston West Lothian EH54 …
Falkirk Stadium. What are The Killers’ Falkirk dates? The Killers play Scotland’s Falkirk Stadium on 6-7th June 2022. Why did The Killers play Falkirk? Las Vegas band The Killers are finally set to take the stage at Falkirk stadium on Monday night after a two-year delay. Falkirk Stadium was originally chosen to host the opening …
Brandon Flowers. The Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards, bass) and Dave Keuning (lead guitar, backing vocals). Who is the lead singer of The Killers? Brandon Richard Flowers (born June 21, 1981) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, best known as …
