Airth is a village and former trading burgh in Falkirk, Scotland, eight miles north of Falkirk town, overlooked by Airth Castle. The village has a population of 1460 (2004). It retains two market crosses and a small number of historic houses. In July of each year it hosts a traditional Scottish Highland Games. The village has long association with the River Forth and it was on the banks of the river that a royal dockyard was created. It was used during the years 1507-1513 in the reign of James I… (More on Airth)