The testing options available in the Falkirk area are:
Lateral Flow Device (LFD)
We have a walk-in Lateral Flow Device (LFD) rapid test site at:
Opening hours
| Day |
Times |
| Monday |
CLOSED |
| Tuesday |
CLOSED |
| Wednesday |
10:00am - 7:30pm |
| Thursday |
10:00am - 7:30pm |
| Friday |
10:00am - 7:30pm |
| Saturday |
10:00am - 5:30pm |
| Sunday |
10:00am - 5:30pm |
There is free parking and the site is wheelchair accessible.
You can access this site more than once and you are welcome to come along on a regular basis to get tested. It is recommended that you get a test twice a week.
A video guide to walk-in test centres | Scottish Government
LFD testing is a fast and simple way to test people who do not have symptoms of COVID-19.
The test usually involves taking a sample from your tonsils (or where they would have been) and from your nose, using a swab.
Results are available within 30 minutes - tests do not need to be processed in a lab.
If you test positive, you must have a follow up PCR test and immediately self-isolate to avoid passing the virus on to others.
If you are self-isolating because of a positive result you can access additional support from the Support for People team.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
We have 2 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test sites or Mobile Testing Units in the Falkirk area:
PCR tests are mainly for people who have COVID-19 symptoms or if you have been identified as a close contact through Test and Protect.
Make an appointment
You need to make an appointment to get tested at either of the PCR test sites. You can make an appointment online or phone 0300 303 2713.
Test samples are sent to a lab to be checked and most people get their result the next day, but it may take up to 3 days. You'll usually get a text or email with your result when it's ready.
Opening hours
| Day |
Opening hours |
| Monday |
10:00am - 6:00pm |
| Tuesday |
10:00am - 6:00pm |
| Wednesday |
10:00am - 6:00pm |
| Thursday |
10:00am - 6:00pm |
| Friday |
10:00am - 6:00pm |
| Saturday |
10:00am - 6:00pm |
| Sunday |
10:00am - 6:00pm |
Opening hours (week commencing 26 April 2021)
This site operates once every 2 weeks: open one week - closed the next.
| Day |
Opening hours |
| Monday |
10:00am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday |
10:00am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday |
10:00am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday |
10:00am - 5:30pm |
| Friday |
10:00am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday |
10:00am - 5:30pm |
| Sunday |
10:00am - 5:30pm |
Community drop-off
We are offering a home testing drop-off service where you can order a PCR test to be delivered and collected from your home.
You can use this service if:
- you are asymptomatic or need a confirmation test after a positive LFD test and are unable to access our other testing services.
- you do not have access to a priority postbox and as such cannot use the NHS home kit service.
Additional Information
Please remember to follow FACTS and social distance regardless of whether you have had a test.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): local protection levels | Scottish Government
Asymptomatic Testing or No Symptom testing feedback
As part of the Scottish Government Test to find programme we have been rolling out Lateral Flow tests or Rapid testing throughout Falkirk and Forth Valley to test those who do not display any symptoms.
If you have used the fixed site at Polmont Sports Center at any point since March 2021 we would be very interested to hear from you.
Below is a questionnaire asking about your testing experience:
- It takes between 3-5 minutes to complete.
- Your opinion will assist us to continue providing Asymptomatic Testing within your area.
- We are not asking for any personal details. Please do not include any details which could be used to identify yourself.