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Why not make the Falkirk area your destination for a short break in 2025? You’ll find a warm welcome, and great accommodation, at Spoke ‘n’ Boot.

Local highlights for the year ahead include:

• the Hippodrome Festival of Silent Cinema in Bo’ness from 19-25 March
• pop concerts at Kelpies Live at the Helix Park, Falkirk, in June.
• the Party at the Palace pop festival in Linlithgow from 2-3 August
• plus regular tours at the Kelpies and changing events at the historic Callendar House.

All the venues are within easy reach of our accommodation at Spoke ‘n’ Boot.

We’re also just a short walk or cycle to Falkirk High Station – offering fast rail services to the heart of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Why not combine a trip to the Edinburgh Festivals with an affordable stay with us?

For the latest updates check out the VisitFalkirk and VisitWestLothian websites.

Inside the historic Hippodrome Cinema in Bo’ness. It’s the oldest purpose-built cinema in Scotland! It’s a 25 minute car ride (or taxi journey) from Spoke ‘n’ Boot.

The Falkirk area around Spoke ‘n’ Boot is packed with short and long-distance paths for you to explore.

In 2019, the area was named the Best Place to Walk in the UK by the Ramblers.

As well the long-distance John Muir Way, which runs close to our site – you can also walk along the historic Forth and Clyde and Union Canals.

There also some amazing shorter trails, listed on the Falkirk Council website. The Council claims the area is home to more than 300 miles of paths and rights of way for walking and cycling.

Spoke ‘n’ Boot is a great place to be based if you fancy a short walking break in central Scotland. Contact us to find out more.

(Pictured below: people walking along part of the Roman Antonine Wall, near Bonnybridge.)

VisitFalkirk – promoting tourism in Falkirk district – has published a blog highlighting great cycle trails in the local area.

Read the article here.

Why not combine some cycling with a stopover at Spoke ‘n’ Boot? Discover our lovely pods and cosy facilities in our Byre. Contact us to discuss your next stay.

Big name stars are coming to Linlithgow this summer (2024). You can join them at the Party at the Palace event – and stay nearby at Spoke ‘n’ Boot.

The two-day concert, in the shadow of historic Linlithgow Palace, is due to take place on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11, 2024. Tickets and full information on the concert is on the Party at the Palace website.

Spoke ‘n’ Boot is a short walk from Falkirk High Train Station – which connects to Linlithgow Station (and the Party fields). Why not combine the gig with a weekend stay with us?

According to concert organisers the following acts are due to appear at the 2024 event:

SATURDAY AUGUST 10, 2024

• UB40, FEATURING ALI CAMPBELL
• LULU
• ABC  
• HEAVEN 17  
• BIG COUNTRY
• GO WEST  
• THE SKIDS
• JAKI GRAHAM  
• DOLLAR  
• ODYSSEY

SUNDAY AUGUST 11, 2024

• RONAN KEATING
• BANANARAMA
• CALLUM BEATTIE  
• THE FARM
• GENERATION GBX
• MARY KIANI 
• LIVIN JOY
• SWEET FEMALE ATTITUDE  
• THE EVES 
• BRONTËS

A video of a previous Party at the Palace event in 2022

The Spoke ‘n’ Boot site in Falkirk is close to sections of the Roman Antonine Wall – including Rough Castle Fort (by the Falkirk Wheel).

You’ll find local walks to historic sites in a free guide from Falkirk Council.

There’s also a video guide to the Wall in the Falkirk Council area on YouTube.

Also check out the main Antonine Wall website and a guide to the Wall attractions from Bo’net, the Bo’ness Networking Group.

We regularly share images from Spoke ‘n’ Boot on Instagram.

Check out our Instagram feed here.

The Falkirk area has been promoting itself to cyclists. Read more about the campaign on the VisitFalkirk website.

The leader of Falkirk Council, Councillor Cecil Meiklejohn, said: “The campaign has helped establish the Falkirk Council area as one of Scotland’s top cycling destinations, providing people of all ages and abilities with an opportunity to explore extensive cycle networks that take in vast greenspaces, bustling towns and iconic tourist attractions.”

You can check out some great films about cycling in the Falkirk area on YouTube. We’ve also shared them on this website.

Spoke ‘n’ Boot is the perfect place for you to explore the Falkirk area. Check out our camping pods and facilities in our Byre and book your next getaway.

Fancy organising a cosy get-together? We can help.

Spoke ‘n’ Boot can host events in our byre, with or without accommodation in our neighbouring camping pods.

If you’re organising an event, please get in touch with us to discuss prices and availability.

Call 07999 530095 or 01324 671452 or email: spokenbootfalkirk@gmail.com

P.S. You’ll find images from previous events on our Facebook and Instagram pages.