visit falkirk 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 Kelpies in Helix Park 4 star Callendar House, home to a working The Falkirk area is also home to a Georgian Kitchen; the Faw Kirk Graveyard, great range of further attractions with important memorials from the time of including; the historic Callendar William Wallace and the Battle of Falkirk; The House and Park, a large section of the Steeple; Dunmore Pineapple; Kinneil House John Muir Way, the Antonine Wall (a and Museum featuring excellent examples of UNESCO World Heritage Site), Bo’ness renaissance art; The Hippodrome in Bo’ness; 4 star Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway a working and Kinneil Steam Railway, Blackness steam railway; and the ship that never sailed Castle, Kinneil House and Museum Blackness Castle. Immerse yourself in 2000 and much much more. years of heritage. Why not Visit Falkirk today? Further details on the Falkirk area and attractions can be found in this leaflet, at www.visitfalkirk.com or you can follow us on Facebook, Twitter @vfalkirk and Instagram. Shopping in Falkirk Falkirk is a historic town centre with a traditional high street. Enjoy the many speciality shops, award winning boutiques and the town centre heritage trail alongside the convenience of major high street brands. Falkirk has a fully pedestrianised town centre and two large shopping centres, the Howgate and Callendar Square, offering a diverse and exciting experience for visitors and residents alike. The town has a great selection of award winning independent boutiques, Outdoor Falkirk specialty stores and gift shops, as well as The Falkirk area is home to some amazing high street regulars and fashion favourites. open spaces which make the perfect place to Nearby Central Retail Park also has a enjoy outdoor activities. fantastic mix of leading national retailers, a Enjoy a relaxing day of fishing on the River 12 screen cinema and a range of restaurants. Carron, the canals or at one of our local fisheries. Bo’ness Town Centre If walking is more your thing, why not take Bo’ness is a beautiful town on the banks on some of the John Muir Way, with the of the River Forth, steeped in history and Falkirk sections allowing you to take in some folklore, where a warm welcome awaits you. of the great local sites including Callendar Bo’ness is home to the 4 star Bo’ness and House, Falkirk Wheel, Blackness Castle and Kinneil Railway, the Bo’ness Motor Museum, the Antonine Wall. the beautifully restored Hippodrome Cinema There’s a great choice for the cyclist too, with and Kinneil House, Museum and Estate is Callendar Estate having various cycle trails just a few minutes away from which you can set across 6,300 acres of land, and the Helix access parts of the Antonine Wall. Around Town Tour offering a 16 mile route. The town is easy to get around with a great There are also lots of options for golf, mix of independent retailers. paintballing, and even options for archery, waterwalking, canoeing, skiing and even segways. The Helix The Helix has transformed 350 hectares in Falkirk into a brand new recreational green space 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 visitor centre has also opened giving visitors a unique insight into the history of these magnificent sculptures and has a cafe and retail outlet. Pre-book your Kelpie Tour to avoid disappointment. NB A small charge for parking does apply www.thehelix.co.uk Blackness Castle Shaped like a ship and situated on a promontory which juts out into the Forth, Blackness, EH49 7NH this 15th century castle is known as the Price: See website ship that never sailed. www.historic-scotland.gov.uk Tel: 01506 834807 Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway Central Scotland’s steam railway by the Firth of Forth, with a 10 mile round trip calling Bo’ness Station, Union Street, at Kinneil Halt, Birkhill Station and over the Bo’ness, EH51 9AQ River Avon viaduct. Don’t miss the Museum www.bkrailway.co.uk of Scottish Railways at Bo’ness Station and Tel. Station 01506 822298 look out for special events, including visits Office (weekdays) 01506 825855 by Thomas the Tank engine. Over 2000 years of history are waiting to be discovered. Don’t miss the Georgian kitchen with costumed interpreters bringing history to life, visit the newly refurbished tearoom and leave time to explore the magnificent park and woodlands, including a section of the Antonine Wall. Callendar House and Park Callendar Park, Falkirk, FK1 1YR www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org Tel: 01324 503770 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. The Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Falkirk, FK1 4RS 08700 500208 www.thefalkirkwheel.co.uk The Falkirk Wheel A9 B902 Key A905 A907 A876 Falkirk Town Centre Key Motorway 1 Motorway Junction Shopping Centres A91 A Roads Central Retail Streets A977 P B9037 B Roads Falkirk Park Pedestrian Area 11 Grahamston P Car Parks i Tourist Information Stirling Tourist Information Dollar Park Fife i 9 12 Mainline Railway Stirling 3 m A803 A904 Perth 36 m 15 P Steam Railway Airth Railway Stations 19 Canal B9124 i P River M9 A985 Built-up Areas B8080 P A985 Forthview 3 Parks A994 Golf Range 1 Attractions A872 A803 B9037 Free entry to attraction. Free A876 Fees may apply for specific activities or events. From Falkirk Town Centre Avon Gorge Trail Antonine Wall (line of) Glasgow 25 miles 9 2 Antonine Wall (visible remains) Edinburgh 25 miles M876 3 1 Kinneil Estate Stirling 14 miles Par 3 Course Callendar Park 7 2 Callendar Park 8 Perth 47 miles 0 500 Carlisle 109 miles B803 Metres 3 Watling Lodge in Tamfourhill Scale: 0 500 Yards 4 Rough Castle near Falkirk Wheel and Bonnybridge 33 Falkirk High 5 Seabegs Wood near Bonnybridge Glenbervie John Muir Way A9 GC 23 A88 M80 B902 Falkirk Tryst 2 GC Stenhousemuir A905 F i r th of F o r th Larbert B905 M876 A883 Larbert Denny i Bo’ness Kinneil 22 6 River Carron A9 5 1 35 B906 32 34 6 7 anal 21 25 A993 lyde C Grangemouth A904 orth & C A904 A883 Falkirk F 24 Bonnybridge GC B902 B9132 1 A872 GC Bo’ness Camelon 17 Glasgow 18 m A803 B9143 26 Carlisle 102 m 27 Falkirk Grahamston P A904 Blackness A803 Camelon 4 5 A706 P 30 1 5 4 3 A9 A905 i 16 B8080 31 14 West Lothian B903 B816 10 GC 5 Falkirk High 2 Birkhill Union Canal 20 B816 Grangemouth 13 B9109 Bonnybridge A803 GC 20 18 A904 8 B810 Polmont B803 Polmont 4 M9 A803 3 Edinburgh 14 m Falkirk Edinburgh Airport 9 m Linlithgow 28 B8029 Palace 2 Linlithgow Linlithgow B805 B9080 A801 Polmont Union Canal GC B825 2 29 A706 B8028 1. 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Falkirk Distillery A9 B902 Key A905 A907 A876 Falkirk Town Centre Key Motorway 1 Motorway Junction Shopping Centres A91 A Roads Central Retail Streets A977 P B9037 B Roads Falkirk Park Pedestrian Area 11 Grahamston P Car Parks i Tourist Information Stirling Tourist Information Dollar Park Fife i 9 12 Mainline Railway Stirling 3 m A803 A904 Perth 36 m 15 P Steam Railway Airth Railway Stations 19 Canal B9124 i P River M9 A985 Built-up Areas B8080 P A985 Forthview 3 Parks A994 Golf Range 1 Attractions A872 A803 B9037 Free entry to attraction. Free A876 Fees may apply for specific activities or events. From Falkirk Town Centre Avon Gorge Trail Antonine Wall (line of) Glasgow 25 miles 9 2 Antonine Wall (visible remains) Edinburgh 25 miles M876 3 1 Kinneil Estate Stirling 14 miles Par 3 Course Callendar Park 7 2 Callendar Park 8 Perth 47 miles 0 500 Carlisle 109 miles B803 Metres 3 Watling Lodge in Tamfourhill Scale: 0 500 Yards 4 Rough Castle near Falkirk Wheel and Bonnybridge 33 Falkirk High