Falkirk

[ fawl-kurk ]

noun

1. an administrative district in the Central region, in S central Scotland. 110 sq. mi. (285 sq. km).
2. a city in this district, W of Edinburgh: Scots under Wallace defeated by the English in 1298.

Falkirk

/ ˈfɔːlkɜːk /

noun

1. a town in Scotland, the administrative centre of Falkirk council area: scene of Edward I's defeat of Wallace (1298) and Prince Charles Edward's defeat of General Hawley (1746); formerly a major iron and steel centre; the Falkirk Wheel, an innovative rotating canal boat lift, is nearby. Pop: 32 379 (2001)
2. a council area in central Scotland, on the Firth of Forth: created in 1996 from part of Central Region: largely agricultural, with heavy industry in Falkirk and Grangemouth. Administrative centre: Falkirk. Pop: 145 920 (2003 est). Area: 299 sq km (115 sq miles)

Example Sentences

The Times and Herald reported the Falkirk West MSP had submitted an application to stand again in the constituency.

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A 76-year-old man has died following a crash between a car and a taxi in Falkirk.

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Last week, Falkirk Sheriff Court heard MacCallum forged signatures of charity staff and rerouted cash from fundraising accounts for her own use between 2011 and 2021.

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Several councils, including Falkirk, are also looking at reducing the hours in the school week to save money.

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Liane Tait has two children at primary school in Falkirk.

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