Pictured (left to right): Dean Laidlaw, David Morton; Elaine Grant, Falkirk Delivers; Dawn West, Falkirk Council; and Ross Hastings, David Morton.
A £1000 donation from David Morton Demolition is helping
Falkirk Delivers bring a magical festive atmosphere to Falkirk High Street.
The donation - tied to the firm's contract with Falkirk Council to demolish Callendar Square Shopping Centre - has been used to help fund festive projections designed to encourage people to shop locally.
The projections onto Falkirk Deliver’s office building at 104 High Street feature a Christmas train journey through iconic local landmarks like the Kelpies and Falkirk Wheel and a Santa-themed tale.
Video: Courtesy of Scotdrone
The short films can be watched each day until 30 December from 3pm to 10pm. A special New Year’s projection has also been produced to welcome in 2025.
Elaine Grant, Business Manager, Falkirk Delivers, said:
"Christmas is a vital period for town centre businesses, and this donation has allowed us to create a festive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. It’s a wonderful opportunity to attract people into the town and highlight the importance of supporting local businesses. We’re especially grateful to David Morton and Falkirk Council for their support."
Supporting communities
David Morton Demolition’s commitment to community benefit forms part of Falkirk Council’s procurement approach, which ensures major contracts, such as the demolition of the shopping centre and Antonine Hotel, deliver wider benefits for local communities.
The demolition work is also a crucial step in the Council’s ambitious Falkirk Town Centre Masterplan, making way for a new town hall that is set to become a vibrant cultural and community hub for the area.
Paul Kettrick, Falkirk Council’s Head of Investment, Assets and Climate, said: "Community benefit is a key element of how we work with contractors. The generous donation from David Morton is making a real difference by enhancing the festive atmosphere on the High Street and supporting local businesses at a crucial time of year. It’s a shining example of how infrastructure projects can deliver meaningful benefits to the community."
Wilma Morton, Managing Director, David Morton, added: “It’s great to know that our donation is helping to create a festive experience for the community while supporting the vital work Falkirk Delivers does to promote High Street retailers. As a local firm, it’s important to us to give back to the community, especially at this time of year.”