King Edward I of England. The Battle of Falkirk (Blàr na h-Eaglaise Brice in Gaelic), on 22 July 1298, was one of the major battles in the First War of Scottish Independence. Led by King First War of Scottish Independence, the English army defeated the Scots, led by William Wallace. Did Scotland win the Battle …
Sir John Menteith. He was generally unseen and unknown by the rest of Britain for the next 6 years, and in 1305 , he was betrayed by a minor noble named Sir John Menteith, who knew Wallace, and arranged for Wallace’s capture while he was sleeping. Did Robert the Bruce betray Wallace at Falkirk? Yet …
In the early 21st century Falkirk became the site of two significant tourist attractions: the Kelpies (2013), a pair of gigantic equine sculptures, and the Falkirk Wheel (2002), a unique rotating boat lift that links the Union Canal with the Forth and Clyde Canal. Pop. (2001) 32,390; (2011) 35,400. What is Falkirk Scotland famous for? …
About The Falkirk Wheel With boat trips, a cafe, gift shop, children’s activity zone, water play park & mini-canal, waterwalkerz, canoeing, bike hire and woodland walks; there really is something for everyone! Are the Kelpies near the Falkirk Wheel? Walk Overview If the start at the Falkirk Wheel is impressive, the sight of the Kelpies …
Battle of Falkirk, (July 22, 1298) battle fought between the army of King Edward I of England and Scottish resistance forces under the command William Wallace at Falkirk in Scotland’s Central Lowlands. The decisive English victory shattered Wallace’s coalition and destroyed his reputation as a general. Why did Scotland lose the Battle of Falkirk? The …
The boat lift is designed in such a way that it has two caissons which lift the boats from the water and hoist them onto the water-link connecting the two canals. These caissons are demarcated at a distance of 25 metres from each other with an axle placed centrally. How boat is lifted on the …
The wheel has more than 15,000 bolts, matched to 45,000 bolt holes. Each bolt was tightened by hand. Each gondola, used to raise the boats, holds 500,000 litres of water, the same amount as an Olympic swimming pool. How many locks did the Falkirk Wheel replace? 11 locksTransforming the contaminated site of a former tar …
The name ‘Helix’ comes from the distinctive shape of the project as it spirals down from Langlees to Laurieston and Polmont. Why is it called The Helix? The word helix comes from the Greek word ἕλιξ, “twisted, curved”. A “filled-in” helix – for example, a “spiral” (helical) ramp – is a surface called helicoid. What …
ScotRail car parks are covered by CCTV and give convenient and secure access to our stations. Most offer free parking, or are free for rail users. There are parking fees at 20 of our stations. Electric vehicle charging. Station Falkirk High Cost £2.50 per day Payment type Barriers Spaces 206 Does Falkirk High have ticket …
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The Battle of Falkirk (Blàr na h-Eaglaise Brice in Gaelic), on 22 July 1298, was one of the major battles in the First War of Scottish Independence. Battle of Falkirk Strength c. 6,000 men 1,000 cavalry 5,000 infantry c. 15,000 men 2,500 cavalry 12,500 infantry Casualties and losses c. 2,000 killed c. 2,000 killed How …
