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FALKIRK 400 |
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FALKIRK 400 |
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400 years ago on the 17th March in the year 1600, the town of Falkirk (which had been around for centuries before) was granted a Royal Charter by King James 6th on payment every year of a pair of gilt spurs.
Please take a look at the History pages on this website for details of Falkirk's rich and varied heritage.
To commemorate this important anniversary, a series of events will take place culminating in a two day Fair in the town centre. Preceding this, local historians have arranged a series of lectures on Falkirk's Burgh status.
Medieval Street Fair - 12th & 13th 2000
Friday the 12th of May sees the start of two days of public celebrations, which will include live music and theatrical performances in the streets, fire-eaters, jugglers, stiltwalkers and minstrels of all kinds will also entertain shoppers and visitors.
Saturday the 13th is to be the main day of celebration, with a medieval street market consisting of craft and charitable stalls being held in Callendar Riggs, more wonderful live music and street theatre, finishing off with a proclamation off the town charter followed by Provost Dennis Goldie wishing the people of Falkirk a very happy 400th birthday.
Between now and the middle of May, as the events are finalised, further information will be placed on this website.
This page created on 23 March, 2000.