The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh made a Royal entrance on-board the Seagull Trust barge ‘The Wooden Spoon Seagull’ to officially open, and name, the Queen Elizabeth II Canal. The royal couple completed the last stretch of their journey to the Kelpies sculptures in Falkirk by barge, and formally opened the new canal section … More HM The Queen visits the Kelpies

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited the Castle to mark Her Majesty’s 70th anniversary as Colonel-in-Chief of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. At Stirling Castle the Queen was presented with the keys to the castle by the Earl of Mar and Kellie, who is the Hereditary Keeper of the Castle. After meeting civic … More HM The Queen’s visit to Stirling Castle

Chief Superintendent Gordon Crossan retired from the Police Service of Scotland after 30 year’s police service. Having served in Central Scotland Police, Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency and lately Police Scotland the majority of Gordon’s career was spent serving the communities of Forth Valley. Deputy Lieutenant Robin Iffla MBE attended on behalf of the … More Police Retiral

Arthur McInnes BEM was recently presented with his British Empire Medal by the Lord-Lieutenant at Airth Castle.  He was honoured for his outstanding work as a community policeman in Camelon where he served for many years before retiring.  He was accompanied by his wife Marion and the Provost William Buchannan was also able to join … More BEM Presentation

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Spackman on their Diamond Wedding Anniversary 24th July 2019.  Deputy Lieutenant Pippa Mclean and the Provost of Falkirk William Buchanan were honoured to be able to join them on their very special day.

The Lord-Lieutenant was privileged to present a British Empire Medal to Moira Welsh BEM for her dedicated work over many years as the postmistress for Balquhidder. Read Moira’s entry in the London Gazette here