Michael Gillen

United Kingdom

Chief Photographer at The Falkirk Herald

Images Editor, National World Scottish Weeklies. Chief photographer, The Falkirk Herald. Views my own. Photography posted on @FalkirkHeraldPx

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Articles

Retro: Falkirk in pictures early 2007

2 weeks ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | Michael Gillen

The Falkirk Herald archives from early 2007 offer a selection of photographs capturing moments from the community. We hope you enjoy looking back and maybe even spotting yourself. Highlights include Falkirk RFC winning National League Division 2, Alex Salmond and Jack McConnell campaigning, Round the Houses race in Grangemouth, McKechnie School of Dance award winners, Wallacestone Primary School gymnastics success, community club of the year award for Falkirk FC and lots more.
Retro: Falkirk in pictures early 2008

3 weeks ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | Michael GillenAv Specialist |Michael Gillen

The Falkirk Herald archives from early 2008 offer a selection of photographs capturing moments from the community. We hope you enjoy looking back and maybe even spotting yourself. Highlights include Provost Pat Reid showing off some dance moves, World Book Day celebrations, fundraising at Bannatyne’s Health Club, a Scotland v England event at Falkirk Stadium (but not football), and a postman making a special delivery. Take a look and revisit some familiar faces and events from 2008.
Retro: Stenhouse School of Dance

1 month ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | Michael GillenAv Specialist |Michael Gillen

A look back through the Falkirk Herald archive unveiled this collection of Stenhouse School of Dance photographs. We hope you enjoy taking a look at them. The Stenhouse School of Dance, was established in 1956 by Irene Langlands and it has been a cornerstone of the Falkirk dance community since then. Its inaugural classes were held at the Plough Hotel in Stenhousemuir. Over the years, the school expanded its offerings and locations, eventually establishing its own studio in Falkirk’s Melville Lane.
Retro: Kidney Kids Scotland March 2015

1 month ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | Michael GillenAv Specialist |Michael Gillen

Back in 2015 donations were pouring in following an appeal to help children with renal illness enjoy a better quality of life. The fundraising organised by the Kidney Kids Scotland charity on World Kidney Day touched hundreds who have given generously to make a difference. More than 30 businesses across the district volunteered to support Kidney Kids Scotland raising more than £7000 in donations.
Retro: Falkirk Youth Football 2012

2 months ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | Michael GillenAv Specialist |Michael Gillen

Back in 2012 the Falkirk Herald turned the spotlight onto local youth football teams and their 2011-2012 season. Have a look and see if you can spot any familiar faces and wonder how their footballing journey panned out. 1. Youth football 2011-12Central Rio u-8 Photo: John Devlin2. Youth football 2011-12Camelon Thistle u-11 Photo: Gary Hutchison3. Youth football 2011-12Carmuirs Colts. Photo: Gary Hutchison4. Youth football 2011-12Central Rio 2000 Blue Photo: John Devlin
Back in 2015 it all got a bit fishy for Falkirk school pupils

2 months ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | Michael GillenAv Specialist |Michael Gillen

Over 430 youngsters were really hooked when they learned all about fish last week. Falkirk High School was the 'plaice’ to be when the Seafood in Schools project delivered a series of workshops designed to teach pupils where seafood comes from, how healthy it is, and how it gets to their plates.
Retro: Blackness beach clean up 2015

2 months ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | Michael Gillen

Back in February 2015 it was that time of year again when conservation volunteers don their wellies, gloves and litter pickers to clean up Blackness beaches. Organised in conjunction with the Marine Conservation Society Scotland, co-ordinator Lesley Anderson, her team also carried out a survey to find out just how much rubbish was accumulating on the beaches, and what it consisted of.
Retro: Well Red Falkirk pupils in 2015

Jan 22, 2025 | falkirkherald.co.uk | Michael GillenAv Specialist |Michael Gillen

In 2015 the Red Book Awards were as bright, colourful and fun as the prose featured in the four shortlisted novels. Over 300 local high school pupils sporting red clothes and accessories, crowded into Falkirk Town Hall to see Provost Pat Reid, wearing his red robes of office, present author Alan Gibbons with the Red Book Award 2015 for his book ‘Raining Fire’. Yvonne Manning, Falkirk’s principal librarian, organised the event.
Falkirk Burns Suppers from 2015

Jan 15, 2025 | msn.com | Michael Gillen

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Retro: Falkirk Burns Suppers from 2015

Jan 15, 2025 | falkirkherald.co.uk | Michael GillenAv Specialist |Michael Gillen

Back in 2015 the Falkirk Herald reported on Burns Suppers in the Falkirk area. Bantaskin Primary School nursery pupils embraced Scottish heritage including Robbie McIsaac, a former Bantaskin Primary School pupil, piping in the haggis. P6 pupils also played the violin. At Shieldhill Primary, P7 pupils honored Burns with a blend of tradition and humor. The pupils surprised guests with a comedy sketch inspired by Agnes Brown, Burns’ mother, with a playful nod to Mrs. Brown’s Boys.