Fallin, Stirling facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fallin
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 Stirling Road (A905) the main route through Fallin, the former mining village. A westwards view towards Stirling. |
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 Fallin
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| Population | 2,850 (2020) |
| OS grid reference | NS833916 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Stirling |
| Postcode district | FK7 |
| Dialling code | 01786 |
| Police | Central Scotland |
| Fire | Central Scotland |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Fallin is a village located in Scotland. It is part of the Stirling area. You can find Fallin about 3 miles east of Stirling city. It sits near a bend in the River Forth. In 2001, about 2,710 people lived there.
Fallin's Mining Past
Fallin was once a busy pit village. This means it was a community built around a coal mine. The mine was called Polmaise Colliery 3&4. It first opened in 1904.
At its busiest time in 1957, the mine employed 778 people. Mining was a very important job for many families in Fallin.
The Miners' Strike
There was a big miners' strike in the UK from 1984 to 1985. During this time, Fallin's mine was special. It was known for having very strong support from its workers. Because of this, no one needed to stand outside the mine to encourage others to join the strike.
The mining company decided to close the Polmaise Colliery on July 17, 1987. This event marked the end of coal mining in the whole Central Region.
Community Life in Fallin
Fallin is home to a special place called The Goth. This is a pub that is run by the community itself. It is one of the few pubs in Scotland that still uses the Gothenburg system. This system means the pub is managed for the benefit of the local community.
Modern Developments
Over the years, Fallin has seen new homes being built. This shows the village is growing and changing.
The community in Fallin is very active. In 2022, for the first time, Christmas lights were put up in the village. This project was led by local groups and funded by the residents.
Looking ahead to 2024, a new community garden project will begin. It will be built on part of the old mining site. This garden will connect to a bicycle route, making it easy to cycle to Stirling.
