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All set for 2011 Roman Week

THE FESTIVAL dubbed “nearly 2000 years in the making” kicks off next week . . . bringing a wealth of history – and lots of fun – to Falkirk district. The Big Roman Week starts on Monday, September 19, 2011 promising fun days, walks, talks . . . and lots of Romans. (Click here -… Continue reading All set for 2011 Roman Week

James Watt Supper

Remembering James Watt

ONE of Scotland’s greatest sons is being remembered this week – exactly 275 years after he was born. The inventor James Watt was born in Greenock on January 19, 1736. He went on to develop and improve the steam engine – the workhorse which powered the Industrial Revolution. On Friday (Jan 21), the charity The… Continue reading Remembering James Watt