Falkirk Council

Falkirk Council
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Wallacestone

Wallacestone is a village in the area of Falkirk, central Scotland. It lies 1.5 miles south-west of Polmont, 2.5 miles south-east of Falkirk and 1.0 mile north-east of California.

According to the 2001 Census, Wallacestone was recorded as having a resident population of 746.

Nearby Falkirk was the site of William Wallace's last battle during the war of independence against the invading English. On 22 July 1298 Wallace faced the English army, commanded by Edward I. The Scots were defeated and many thousands were killed. The exact site of the battle has yet to be discovered and still generates much debate. However, at Wallacestone is situated a stone pillar which replaced a much older stone to mark the place where Wallace stood to watch the approach of the English army from Linlithgow and command his army at the subsequent battle.

The viewpoint of Wallace looks across the Forth Valley, including the Forth Bridges to the east, the carse of Falkirk, Wallace Monument at Stirling and Stirling Castle to the north. It also includes as far away as the start of the Highlands at Ben Lomond and the Trossachs to the west.

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Events

Councillor Surgery: Gordon Hughes (SNP) - Upper Braes
26 May 2012, 10:00 - 10:30
Brightons Community Centre, Brightons

Councillor Surgery: Gordon Hughes (SNP) - Upper Braes
02 June 2012, 10:30 - 11:30
Maddiston Old Folks Hall, Maddiston

Councillor Surgery: John McLuckie (Labour) - Upper Braes
03 June 2012, 10:00 - 12:00
Slamannan Community Education Centre, Slamannan

Councillor Surgery: Rosie Murray (Labour) - Upper Braes
03 June 2012, 10:00 - 12:00
Slamannan Community Education Centre, Slamannan

Councillor Surgery: Gordon Hughes (SNP) - Upper Braes
03 June 2012, 12:00 - 13:00
Slamannan Community Education Centre, Slamannan

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