visit falkirk visitfalkirk.com Photo: Brian Vass Brian Photo: Welcome Shopping in Falkirk Falkirk is a historic town centre with a to Falkirk, traditional high street. Enjoy the many speciality shops, award winning boutiques and the town centre heritage trail alongside Scotland! the convenience of major high street brands. The Falkirk area sits at the very Falkirk has a fully pedestrianised town centre heart of Scotland, midway between and two large shopping centres, the Howgate Edinburgh and Glasgow with excellent and Callendar Square, offering a diverse and motorway and rail links and two exciting experience for visitors and residents international airports close by. alike. The town has a great selection of award winning independent boutiques, Falkirk is home to two of the world’s Heritage Outdoor Falkirk specialty stores and gift shops, as well as most unique attractions which are The Falkirk area is rich in history, with World The Falkirk area is home to some amazing high street regulars and fashion favourites. transforming the Scottish landscape: Heritage UNESCO site the Antonine Wall, open spaces which make the perfect place to For more info about shopping in the Falkirk • The Falkirk Wheel including Rough Castle, one of the best enjoy outdoor activities. area go to www.falkirkdelivers.com. preserved Roman Forts; baronial mansion Enjoy a relaxing day of fishing on the River Nearby Central Retail Park also has a • The Kelpies in Helix Park 4 star Callendar House, home to a working Carron, the canals or at one of our local fantastic mix of leading national retailers, a Georgian Kitchen; the Faw Kirk Graveyard, The Falkirk area is also home to a great fisheries. 12 screen cinema and a range of restaurants. range of further attractions including; with important memorials from the time of the historic Callendar House and Park, William Wallace and the Battle of Falkirk; The If walking is more your thing, why not take a large section of the John Muir Way, Steeple; Dunmore Pineapple; Kinneil House on some of the John Muir Way, with the Bo’ness Town Centre the Antonine Wall (a UNESCO World and Museum featuring excellent examples of Falkirk sections allowing you to take in some Bo’ness is a beautiful town on the banks Heritage Site), Bo’ness & Kinneil renaissance art; The Hippodrome in Bo’ness; of the great local sites including Callendar of the River Forth, steeped in history and 4 star Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway a working House, Falkirk Wheel, Blackness Castle and Railway, Blackness Castle, Museum of folklore, where a warm welcome awaits you. steam railway; and the ship that never sailed the Antonine Wall. Scottish Railways, Kinneil House and Blackness Castle. Immerse yourself in 2000 Bo’ness is home to the 4 star Bo’ness & There’s a great choice for the cyclist too, with Museum and much much more. years of heritage. Kinneil Railway, Museum of Scottish Callendar Estate having various cycle trails Why not Visit Falkirk today? Railways, the Bo’ness Motor Museum, the set across 6,300 acres of land, and the Helix beautifully restored Hippodrome Cinema and Further details on the Falkirk area Around Town Tour offering a 16 mile route. Kinneil House, Museum and Estate is just a and attractions can be found in this There are also lots of options for golf, few minutes away from which you can access leaflet, at www.visitfalkirk.com or laser tag, paintballing, and options for parts of the Antonine Wall. you can follow us on Facebook, Twitter archery, waterwalking, canoeing, skiing The town is easy to get around with a great @Vfalkirk, Instagram and YouTube. and even segways. mix of independent retailers. 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 has also opened giving visitors a unique insight into the history of these magnificent 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 Blackness Castle Over 2000 years of history are waiting to be discovered at this 4 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 magnificent park and woodlands, including a section of the Antonine Wall. Outlander Film Location Season 2 Callendar House Shaped like a ship and situated on a promontory which juts out into the Forth, Blackness, EH49 7NH and Park this 15th century castle is known as the Price: See website ship that never sailed. www.historic-scotland.gov.uk Tel: 01506 834807 Outlander Film Location Season 1 & 2 Full Steam Ahead for great family fun! Bo’ness & Share an adventure with your friends and family traveling by steam train and exploring Scotland’s largest railway Kinneil 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. Back at Bo’ness, visit the Museum of Scottish Railways and discover why the Fish Van has a sloping floor, come face-to-face with a mechanical horse and much more. You’ll find homemade, locally-sourced produce in the Station Buffet and Bo’ness Station, Union Street, there’s a great Gift Shop too. Bo’ness, EH51 9AQ Visit the website for more info about Callendar Park, Falkirk, FK1 1YR www.bkrailway.co.uk special events including Day Out With www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org Tel. Station 01506 822298 Thomas and Santa Steam Trains. Tel: 01324 503770 Office (weekdays) 01506 825855 Outlander Film Location Season 1 Scotland’s most exciting example of 21st century engineering, The Falkirk Wheel is the world’s only The Falkirk Wheel 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. 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