Historic Scottish village dubbed the 'Falkirk Triangle' is country's UFO sighting capital
Bonnybridge is Scotland's Bermuda Triangle, known for years of mysterious events
Scotland is steeped in myth and legend, and you don’t have to venture into the rugged Highlands or explore the ancient streets of Edinburgh to encounter the unexplained.
Nearly every town and village across the country has its own eerie tales and mysterious stories - but one seems to see more oddities than the others.
Located in the central belt, Bonnybridge is famed for its unusual reputation as Scotland's UFO capital. In the 1990s, the town became the focal point for numerous sightings of strange flying objects, Scottish Daily Express reported.
Dubbed the "Falkirk Triangle," after the local council area, the region became so notorious for UFO activity that some even speculated it might be a gateway to another dimension.
Among the most notable events was the Dechmont Law Encounter of 1995. Three cleaners on their way to work claimed to have witnessed a mysterious object hovering in the sky. Soon after, other locals came forward with reports of flashing lights and eerie orange orbs in the night sky.
The sheer number of UFO sightings in Bonnybridge has been so overwhelming that a local councillor even called on the UK Government to investigate. Billy Buchanan pushed for the creation of a 'British X-Files' and urged the government to officially confirm the existence of UFOs.
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The town is now the subject of a new book that delves into its UFO legacy. Written by Scottish UFO enthusiasts Ron Halliday and Malcolm Robinson, The Bonnybridge UFO Enigma (A Modern Day Mystery) compiles years of research and evidence, shedding light on the bizarre occurrences in the area.
But Bonnybridge is not just famous for its otherworldly phenomena. The town is also home to the historic Antonine Wall, a significant Roman site once marking the northernmost boundary of the Roman Empire.
Built just 20 years after Hadrian’s Wall in England, the Antonine Wall is a reminder of Scotland's ancient past amidst the mysteries of its present.
Stretching nearly 40 miles across what is now Scotland's Central Belt, the Antonine Wall once ran from Old Kilpatrick in West Dunbartonshire to Carriden on the Firth of Forth.
Bonnybridge is situated near one of the most well-preserved sections, home to Rough Castle Fort – the best-preserved of the forts that lined the ancient route.
The Forth and Clyde Canal also runs close by, adding another historical element to the town’s rich tapestry. Conveniently located, Bonnybridge is just 20 miles from Glasgow and 30 miles from Edinburgh, making it easily accessible from both cities.
For those intrigued by Bonnybridge’s UFO history, The Bonedinybridge UFO Enigma (A Modern Day Mystery) by Ron Halliday and Malcolm Robinson offers a deep dive into the town’s otherworldly past. Published by Publish Nation, the book is available on Amazon for £12.99.