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The Blackheart Market Falkirk: The Ultimate Alt-Guide
The Blackheart Market Falkirk: The Ultimate Alt-Guide
The Blackheart Market made a thrilling return to Falkirk in 2025!
On April 12th, 2025, the shadows gathered at the . This popular retail hub sits in the heart of Falkirk’s town centre. Specifically, the event ran from 11 am until 5 pm. Consequently, hundreds of horror fans, goths, and alt-culture lovers flocked to the centre. They came to explore a marketplace that celebrates the weird and wonderful.
A UNIQUE SHOPPING TRIP IN FALKIRK
The Blackheart Market is now famous as Scotland’s top spot for the strange. Furthermore, hosting the event at the Howgate Shopping Centre provided a modern feel to the day. While some markets take place in isolated community halls, this central location offered great access for our “delightful demons.”
As fans walked through the centre, they saw creepy animatronics and giant inflatables. We picked these items specifically to give you the best photo spots for your social media. Moreover, spooky music and dark themes kept the mood high all day. Because this event helps small, local businesses, you can find items here that you rarely see in other retail shops.
TRADERS, GOTHIC ART, AND HORROR TOYS
In this The Blackheart Market Falkirk guide, we want to highlight our amazing traders. We carefully check every vendor to ensure you see the best horror, goth, and alt-merch.
Specifically, the market showed off:
Alt Fashion: Goth jewellery, dark clothes, and occult accessories.
Creepy Décor: Hand-made candles, taxidermy, and spooky home art.
Art Prints: Original work from the best dark artists in Scotland.
Dark Collectibles: Horror-themed figures and rare trading cards.
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WHY WE CHOSE HOWGATE SHOPPING CENTRE
Using the Howgate Shopping Centre allowed us to bring the alt-scene to a major Falkirk hub. Consequently, guests could shop for their daily essentials before hunting for rare horror toys. In addition to the great stalls, the venue offers easy access for everyone. This made it a popular pick for fans traveling from across Central Scotland and West Lothian.
To help you find more alt-style content, we made the . Many famous Disney villains actually serve as the main inspiration for the artists at our events!
LOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTURE
Our main mission at BGCP is to help local talent grow. Therefore, we want you to follow the artists you discovered at the market. If you want to know how professionals write dark stories, read our . He is a master of dark and scary comic books.
While the 2025 event was a massive success, we are already looking ahead. Specifically, you can find all our upcoming stops on the page. Additionally, the market serves as a safe space for people who love the alternative scene. In summary, we look forward to returning to Falkirk with even more spooky surprises very soon!