Falkirk
The council area of Falkirk is situated in the economic heart of the country on the river Forth. It is one of the most densely populated areas in Scotland and has predominantly industrial character. The main city with the same name, Falkirk, has gradually lost its heavy industrial base and today its economy is more service-oriented. The major tourist attractions are the remains of the Antonine Wall, the Callendar House and the massive facility Falkirk Wheel, which conects Forth and Clyde Canal and Union Canal. The largely plain landscape of the region offers wonderful conditions for excursions in nature, cycling and horseback riding trails with moderate difficulty. A network of rivers and artificial waterways crosses the countryside and provides delight for fans of fishing and watersports.