Heritage Falkirk

07/02/2025

THE TOMB OF SIR JOHN DE GRAEME AND THE FAWKIRK

A cold shot of the Tomb of Sir John De Graeme and the trinity Church known as the Fa' kirk

06/02/2025

THE TOMB OF COLONEL ROBERT MUNRO

Colonel Robert Munro was Red coat soldier who along with his brother were killed at the Battle of Falkirk Muir 1746 , it is said that Roberts death was greatly mourned even by the Jacobite leadership who attended his funeral

05/02/2025

GREAT EVENT COMING UP IN MARCH ...

05/02/2025

THE BATTLE OF FALKIRK 1298 MEMORIAL CAIRN

Built by The Society Of William Wallace in 2007 the cairn is a permanent memorial to the men who fought and fell during the Battle of Falkirk in 1298

05/02/2025

THE BATTLE OF FALKIRK 1298 EVENT IN YOUR HANDS ....

After much discussion and reading a multitude of posts it's clear that the Future of this event PERIOD is in your hands Falkirk South ..

To have a Hope of achieving their longterm ambition of becoming Scotlands biggest Free non profit Medieval festival that promotes Scotlands history but more importantly it promotes Falkirk's important role in Scotlands Medieval history of the 1300s then it needs your help
If you love the event and want to see it grow get talking to Falkirk South residents urge them to vote for this event that helped bring the highstreet alive with people last July.

Organisers stated " We Want to see what the Battle of Evesham achieved in England Replicated here in Falkirk, our aim is to promote Wallace related history but that can be a huge bonus for the town as Evesham recorded 50k visitors for their event in 2024 this would boost the local economy and is it not time we invested in our Stake of Braveheart country "

FALKIRK SOUTH RESIDENTS

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We need YOUR help! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
The Battle of Falkirk 1298 event needs your help

Each year we deliver a great event filled with history and fun this year has proved difficult so your help has never been more important

🗳 Voting closes on 28th February 2025 – don’t miss your chance to support us!

✅ How to vote:
⚔️ Click here: https://participateplus.falkirk.gov.uk/en-GB/ideas/society-of-william-wallace-the-battle-of-falkirk-1298-event-5000?fbclid=IwY2xjawIP4xxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbvZ9eVM1dc7Rs8Wt3061yFOx7ZszIgormVXru5JNmax7iX2Pw8wgkU_0A_aem_Ml1q3PozIP-ExTm3-67iag

⚔️ Register for Participate+
⚔️ Make sure you're in Ward 7 (Falkirk South)
⚔️ Vote for The Battle of Falkirk 1298
⚔️ Click Submit – watch for the confetti to confirm! 🎉

Every vote counts, and we truly appreciate your support! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Tell or Tag a friend in Ward 7 and help us spread the word!

04/02/2025

FALKIRK SOUTH RESIDENTS THIS EVENT NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

THE BATTLE OF FALKIRK 1298 NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

Calling all Falkirk Residents
We are looking for your vote in the next round of Community Choices funding
We have a chance of Securing vital funding that will help secure the future of the Battle of Falkirk 1298 Commemoration

Please follow the link and cast your vote for the Society of William Wallace and the Battle of Falkirk 1298 event

Your vote is essential

https://participateplus.falkirk.gov.uk/ideas/society-of-william-wallace-the-battle-of-falkirk-1298-event-5000

04/02/2025

ROSEBANK BOTTLED

Rosebank Whisky distillery before the huge investment of its restoration and redesign to the award winning building we see today

04/02/2025

FALKIRK FANS CHECK OUT THIS RAFFLE ...
GREAT CAUSE ....

FEBRUARY RAFFLE.....

Now January has ended and the blues can really shine..
We Present this month's RAFFLE Thanks to Falkirk Football Club
Who donated a 24/25 Team signed 2024 heritage Shirt for our Raffle

Funds will help us reinstate the lost Sir John De Graeme memorial Fountain Flag Poll we sadly lost in last months storm as well as help this year's Battle of Falkirk 1298 Commemoration .

This month we will have two Runner up prizes

1st prize SIGNED FALKIRK HERITAGE TOP

1st Runner up -Mini 2023 heritage Shirt designed on partnership with the Society

2nd Runner up - Battle of Bannockburn mural print created buy Chris Rutterford

To Be in with a chance

Head over to https://ko-fi.com/societyofjohndegraeme
Every £5 = 1 ticket

There are no limits to ticket sales

Raffle will run till the end of the month with a winner being announced on the 1st of March

03/02/2025

ICONIC FALKIRK STEEPLE

02/02/2025

THE BRUCE MONUMENT BEFORE ITS RESTORORATION

01/02/2025

THE TOMB OF BRIGHTSWORD ..

Located in the grounds of the Falkirk Trinity Church formerly the Auld Parish lies the Tomb of Sir John De Graeme Arguably the Closest friend of Scotlands national patriot Sir William Wallace and reported to have been by Wallaces side through many chapters in the Story of Wallace.

Although more often forgotten and labelled a lacky or Sidekick, Graeme was more than this he was Wallace’s right hand man , his advisor and his friend .. we often talk today about that one person who in the middle of the night you can call no matter the reason and will drop everything to aid you... for Wallace that was Graeme ...steadfast resolute and dependable in a time where loyalty and dedication came with a price tag

During their friendship the pair would face many Dangers and each of the times Wallace may have bitten off more than he could chew Graeme Would be there to get him out of trouble,
On one such occasion according to legend Wallace who was cornered at the present day South Queensferry was saved when a bold Graeme lead a change of a handful of Scots into the fray to allow Wallace to escape..

It's said that on three separate occasions Graeme saved Scotland (Though probably by saving Wallace) , as loyal a knight as could be found..

Graeme Met his end by unfortunately circumstances when his armour having not been fastened correctly exposed an area of his back resulting in an English Soldier dealing the great Knight a mortal blow thrusting in and up ward during the Battle of Falkirk in 1298

According to tales Graeme held enough strength to slay his own killer before he fell ...it is also said that Wallace upon seeing Graeme fall flew into a rage Cleaving English Soldier's down with every blow in a o**y of anger and blood ..which only halted when Alexander Scrymgeour the Bannerman in Wallaces army who was reportedly a bear of a man Dragged Wallace off the field of Battle to the safety of Torwood...if True it seems that Wallace in his rage was determined to make Falkirk his grave but ensuring the English would pay with every ounce of blood ...

It begs the Question WHAT IF ...indeed what if Graeme had survived , Where would Wallace go what would he have done but most importantly would Wallaces fate be the same or like always Would Graeme ensure Wallace survived at Robroyston in 1305 rather than capture and Ex*****on..

Today his tomb lies relatively Quite and forgotten
With the local Council and HES paying little attention or interest in the site other than telling folk what they can't do ...
Till such times as a grave of Wallace is found this indeed is the closest thing we will have and it's future and its promotion..is down to The Society of John De Graeme our friends and our followers...because if we don't it will forgotten and lost to the shadows .....

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Do you enjoy the hard work of the Society?

The group is fully voluntary and runs solely off the help and support of the community and followers

If you would like to help or support the Society

You can by buying us a Kofi using the link below

https://ko-fi.com/societyofjohndegraeme

01/02/2025

THE BUTE CROSS...

Dedicated to the brave men of bute who fell at the Battle of Falkirk 1298

31/01/2025

Great news

Museum building wins reprieve from dark clouds overhead There was relief after yesterday’s full meeting of Falkirk Council, where Councillors across parties supported a plea by a deputation f…

31/01/2025

THE FALKIRK TOWN COAT OF ARMS ...

Personal I like this better than he Council one .. just me

30/01/2025

THE DOLLAR PARK LIONS

How many tried to get the ball from its mouth?

The chinese lion sculptures were gifted to Falkirk by Robert Dollar

29/01/2025

ROBERT BARR

Creator of IRN-BRU
This silhouetted sculpture is located on the Forth and Clyde Canal between Rosebank Whisky distillery and The Canal Inn

Irn Bru would go on to be Scotlands other national drink

28/01/2025

SCOTLANDS TWO SEASONS

Wet and sunny shots of Larbert Loch pier

27/01/2025

KINGS COURT
FALKIRK

A great shot from Kings Court with the Falkirk Steeple popping up over the buildings