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Callendar House, Falkirk
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Callendar House
Callendar Park
Falkirk
FK1 1YR
Scotland
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Collection details
Archives, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Social History
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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01324 503770
General information (Fax)
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01324 503771
E-mail
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callendar.house@falkirk.gov.uk
Website
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www.falkirk.gov.uk/cultural
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Open
Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday (April - September only) 2pm - 5pm
Last Admission: 4pm
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Admission charges
Free entry
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Description
Have a grand day out at Callendar House in Falkirk. Situated in magnificent park and woodland, Callendar House tells stories of 600 years of Scottish history. Follow in the footsteps of royalty, walk through the corridors of Enlightenment and see history brought to life in the interpretive areas of the house, including the 1825 kitchen with its roaring fire and wonderful aromas.
The 1850s Library houses Falkirk Council's Archive service, where a wealth of material, including photographs of the local area from the 1840s to the present day, electoral roles,family and personal papers and maps and plans can be viewed.
Complete your visit to Callendar House with a browse in our impressively stocked gift shop or sample the delicious fare on offer at The Stables Teashop, which is located next to The Park Gallery. Open daily from 10am – 5pm, the Teashop menu has a range of lunch options, snacks and homebaking.
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Collections description
Visit our two permanent exhibitions, "William Forbes's Falkirk", a major state of the art exhibition which will take you on a journey through time from the days of the jacobites to the advent of the railway. "The Story of Callendar House" which traces the story of the house and its occupants from the 11th century to the modern day and the part they played in shaping our nations history.
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Articles
Scotland's Antonine Wall Is Given World Heritage Site Status
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Events
Hanging around Falkirk: Crime and Punishment
Lecture
Wacky Inventions
Exhibition (temporary)
Meet the Gadget Man
Plotting the Monument
Lecture
Plotting the Monument
Lecture
Behind the Scenes: Curator's Tour
Guided tour
Behind the Scenes: Curator's Tour
Guided tour
Captain Sir John Kincaid of the Rifle Brigade - the original Sharpe?
Lecture
Captain Sir John Kincaid of the Rifle Brigade- the original Sharpe?
Lecture
Design Solutions with Alex Milton
Lecture
Musical Inventions Family Workshop
Workshop or activity session
Meals on Wheels Invention Challenge
Workshop or activity session
Meals on Wheels Invention Challenge
Workshop or activity session
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Parking for coaches
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Braille information and/or interpretation
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
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Schools Education
Primary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Library with public access
Licensed for weddings
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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