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visit falkirk Sponsored by visitfalkirk.com Welcome to Falkirk, Scotland! The Falkirk area sits at the very heart of Scotland, midway between Edinburgh and Glasgow with excellent motorway and rail links and two international airports close by. Falkirk is home to two of the world’s Heritage most unique attractions which are The Falkirk area is rich in history, with World transforming the Scottish landscape: Heritage UNESCO site the Antonine Wall, • The Falkirk Wheel including Rough Castle, one of the best preserved Roman Forts; baronial mansion • The Helix Park ‘Home of the Kelpies’ 5 star Callendar House, home to a working The Falkirk area is also home to a great Georgian Kitchen; the Falkirk Trinity Church range of further attractions including; & the Faw Kirk Graveyard including the Tomb the historic Callendar House and Park, of Sir John de Graeme (William Wallace’s right a large section of the John Muir Way, hand man); The Steeple; Dunmore Pineapple; the Antonine Wall (a UNESCO World Kinneil House and Museum featuring Heritage Site), Bo’ness & Kinneil excellent examples of renaissance art; The Hippodrome in Bo’ness; 4 star Bo’ness & Railway, Blackness Castle, Museum of Kinneil Railway a working steam railway Scottish Railways, Kinneil House and including Scotland’s largest Railway museum; Museum and much much more. and the ship that never sailed Blackness Why not Visit Falkirk today? Castle. Immerse yourself in 2000 years of heritage. Further details on the Falkirk area and attractions can be found in this leafet, at www.visitfalkirk.com or you can follow us on Facebook, Twitter @Vfalkirk, Instagram and YouTube. Falkirk Town Centre Falkirk is home to a diverse selection of high- quality, award winning, unique places to shop, eat and drink. Take a pleasant stroll around Falkirk’s largely pedestrianised historic town centre, where you’ll fnd an exceptional mix of speciality shopping, independent retailers, 2 shopping centres, well-known high street stores and multi-nationals. Named in 2018 as one of TravelMag’s 20 most charming towns in Scotland, Falkirk town centre blends the modern and historic to showcase perfectly the past and present of Scotland. Outdoor Falkirk The town centre is just a short drive from our The Falkirk area is home to some amazing many attractions, offers FREE parking after 3 open spaces which make the perfect place to pm and has been a fnalist in Keep Scotland enjoy outdoor activities. Beautiful for a number of years. Enjoy a relaxing day of fshing on the River For more info on Falkirk Town centre go to Carron, the canals or at one of our local www.falkirkdelivers.com fsheries. Nearby Central Retail Park also has a fantastic mix of leading national retailers, restaurants If walking is more your thing, why not take and a 12 screen cinema. on some of the John Muir Way, with the Falkirk sections allowing you to take in Bo’ness Town Centre great local sites including Blackness Castle, Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Callendar House, Bo’ness is a beautiful town on the banks of The Falkirk Wheel, Antonine Wall and more. the River Forth, steeped in history. Bo’ness is home to the 4 star Bo’ness & There’s a great choice for the cyclist too, with Kinneil Railway, Museum of Scottish Railways, Callendar Estate having various cycle trails the Bo’ness Motor Museum, the beautifully set across 6,300 acres of land, and the Helix restored Hippodrome Cinema. Kinneil House, Around Town Tour offering a 16 mile route. Museum and Estate is just a few minutes There are also lots of options for golf, away from which you can access parts of laser tag, paintballing, plus archery, the Antonie Wall and will fnd the remains of waterwalking, canoeing, skiing James Watt’s cottage. and even segways. The town is easy to get around with a great mix of independent retailers. The Falkirk Wheel Scotland’s most exciting example of 21st century engineering, The Falkirk Wheel is the world’s only rotating boat lift - a breathtaking working sculpture which links the Forth & Clyde Canal to the Union Canal above. Sail 115 feet into the air on an unforgettable boat trip, enjoy home baking in the café, explore the history of Scotland’s canals in the visitor centre, go wild in the water play park or experience a year-round calendar of events and activities at this unique attraction. The Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Falkirk, FK1 4RS 08700 500208 www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk The Helix has transformed 350 hectares in Falkirk into a brand The Helix new recreational green space The home of the Kelpies and visitor attraction, including lagoon, wetlands, splash play area, kids adventure zone, accessible play area, trails and outdoor event space. The jewel within this project, The Kelpies, stand 30 metres tall, and are the world’s largest equine sculptures. Towering over the Forth & Clyde canal, they form a dramatic gateway to the canal entrance on the East Coast of Scotland. Visitors can experience a tour inside The Kelpies and hear all about their origin and inspiration. A 5 star visitor centre on-site gives visitors a unique insight into the history of these magnifcent sculptures and has a cafe and gift shop. Pre-book your Kelpie Tour to avoid disappointment. NB A small charge for parking does apply The Helix Park, FK2 7ZT 01324 590600 www.thehelix.co.uk Over 2000 years of history are waiting to be discovered at this 5 star attraction. Don’t miss the Georgian kitchen with costumed interpreters bringing history to life, visit the recently refurbished tearoom and leave time to explore the magnifcent park and woodlands, including a section of the Antonine Wall. Outlander Film Location Season 2 Callendar House and Park Callendar Park, Falkirk, FK1 1YR www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org Tel: 01324 503770 Bo’ness & Full Steam Ahead Kinneil for great family fun! Share an adventure with your friends and family traveling by steam train and Railway exploring Scotland’s largest railway museum. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of old fashioned train travel. Buy a snack from the buffet car then sit back and wave to the people you pass as the train travels through the Scottish countryside to Manuel via Kinneil Halt and Birkhill. You’ll fnd homemade, locally-sourced produce in the Station Buffet and there’s a great Gift Shop too. Visit the website for more info about special events including Day Out With Thomas and Santa Steam Trains. and the Museum of Scottish Railways Discover Scotland’s largest railway museum. Three large buildings full of wonders - from full-size locomotives to old fashioned railway signs which once adorned the walls of busy stations, each with a story to tell. Get hands on and discover railway history through fun interactive displays, fnd out why the Fish Van has Bo’ness Station, Union Street, a sloping foor, come face to face with Bo’ness, EH51 9AQ a mechanical horse plus lots more. www.bkrailway.co.uk Tel. Station 01506 822298 Offce (weekdays) 01506 825855 Outlander Film Location Season 1 The Dunmore Pineapple This unusual but beautiful structure was built in 1761 by the Earl of Dunmore as a summerhouse. View the exterior from the walled garden and orchard. Explore the surrounding woodland and ponds which teem with wildlife. Near Airth, Falkirk, FK2 8LU (Signed from the A905) www.nts.org.uk Tel: 0844 493 2132 The Falkirk Trinity Church Falkirk Trinity Church stands on the site of the historic Faw Kirk. The graveyard contains important historical memorials from the eras of William Wallace including the Tomb of Sir John de Graeme Wallace’s right hand man, the Battle of Falkirk in 1298 and the second battle of Falkirk in 1746. Manse Place, Falkirk, FK1 1JN www.falkirktrinity.org.uk Tel: 01324 611017 Scotland’s oldest The Hippodrome purpose built cinema with a stunning pre-art deco style dating back Cinema to 1912 and beautifully restored. Running the latest releases, classic flms and autism friendly screenings. Home to the annual festival of Silent Film which takes place in March. 10 Hope Street, Bo’ness, EH51 0AA www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org Tel: 01324 506850 A historic house, open Kinneil House, on selected days and surrounded by parkland and woodland which Museum & Estate includes remains of James Watt Cottage, a roman fortlet and the Antonine Wall. Kinneil Museum displays 2,000 years of history from Roman times to the present day. Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness, EH51 0PR www.kinneil.org.uk Tel: 01506 778530 The John Muir Way stretches The John Muir Way for 134 miles across Central Scotland. A large section of the walk/cycle path can be found in the Falkirk area, passing some of our well know attractions such as Blackness Castle, Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Callendar House, Falkirk Wheel and more. www.Johnmuirway.org picture SNH picture Blackness Castle Shaped like a ship and situated on a promontory which juts out into the Forth, this 15th century castle is known as the ship that Blackness, EH49 7NH never sailed. Blackness had roles as a garrison Price: See website fortress and state prison. Check web for www.historic-scotland.gov.uk exhibition and events schedule. Tel: 01506 834807 Outlander Film Location Season 1 & 2 HISTORIC CASTLE, ICONIC FILMING LOCATION. STAR OF OUTLANDER, OUTLAW KING & MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS. 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