Small changes can make a big difference to how attractive a shopfront looks. Come along to find out practical tips from an architect about how to improve your shopfront in a way that suits the Conservation Area of Falkirk. A short presentation from Falkirk Council will follow the talk. This is a FREE, drop-in…
The Falkirk THI Training Programme for 2016/17 is now available to view at the following link: Falkirk THI Training Programme Come along and learn more about looking after your traditional building with free seminars on property maintenance issues such as tackling damp, repairing draughty windows, and organising common repairs. We are also offering heavily subsidised training…
We had a busy weekend across the Doors Open Day weekend. Our main focus was Shops through our new ‘Falkirk’s Shops’ Exhibition in the Howgate. We were also joined by Lindsay Lennie, Scotland’s leading expert on the history of shops. Lindsay gave a talk about the history of shops before leading a walk exploring examples…
The ‘Cock o’ the Steeple’ has returned to its perch! If you were on the High Street yesterday you may have seen something shiny at the foot of the Steeple. The Steeple cockerel was returned to the iconic local building after repairs and re-gilding. The restoration and conservation work to the Steeple is still on…
The ‘Cock o’ the Steeple’ has left its perch for the first time in 37 years for a well deserved makeover! The restoration and conservation work to the Steeple is progressing well. The contractor Land Engineering are carrying out repairs to the stonework, windows and the clock face. You may have noticed that the clock…
This year we teamed up with the Stirling Chapter of RIAS to support their plans for this year’s Festival of Architecture. Ryan Marshall of Arka Architects in Falkirk and President of the Stirling Chapter contacted us about an engagement opportunity working with a local architect and students to create an installation in the High Street.…
Are you interested in applying for a THI grant? If so please get in touch if with the THI Project Officer. The grant application process for building projects is closing on Friday 2nd September 2016. All grant applications for THI funding need to be submitted before this date. Applications received after 2nd September will not…
Refurbishment work of Falkirk’s iconic Steeple is set to go ahead. Starting later this month £748k refurbishment work will be carried out by award-winning Glasgow based specialist conservation company Land Engineering over a 39 week period. Situated in the High Street of the town, the current landmark stands approximately 140 feet high and has dominated the town’s skyline…
Our plans for improvements to the Public Realm are now ready for public consultation. We would like to hear your views on these improvements, such as proposed new surfacing and lighting on Vicar Street, Kirk Wynd, Manor Street, Cow Wynd and the historic lanes and closes. We will be in the Howgate Shopping Centre from…