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The Falkirk Wheel, courtesy of Martin Sweeny (Knightshades Photography)

Whether you’re planning a day trip,

weekend away or a longer stay,

the Falkirk area has plenty to keep

you entertained. Mid way between

Edinburgh and Glasgow, Falkirk is

right in the heart of Scotland, just off

the M9 with excellent rail links and

two international airports close by.

Boasting historic houses, a World

Heritage Site, a ship shaped castle,

numerous heritage monuments and

family friendly attractions including

the Falkirk Wheel and Bo’ness and

Kinneil Railway, your only problem

will be deciding what to do first!

And with many attractions being free

of charge (see our map overleaf)

you’ll be pleasantly surprised how far

your money goes. If you’re thinking

of holidaying in the UK this year,

consider Falkirk the answer.

The Great Outdoors

The Falkirk area is at the heart of Scotland’s

canal network with miles of towpaths for walking

and cycling. The Falkirk Wheel, the world’s irst

and only rotating boatlift, forms the centrepiece

of this network, joining the Union Canal with the

Forth & Clyde Canal 115ft below.

Home to the magniicent Callendar Park,

Muiravonside Country Park, Callendar Estate, the

Antonine Wall and 7 golf courses, you’ll be spoilt

for choice when it comes to outdoor leisure. In

2013 there’ll be even more greenery to enjoy

when the Helix, an innovative lottery funded

project opens. The site will feature two huge 30m

horses’ heads known as the Kelpies, Scottish

mythological creatures.

Blackness Castle

Bringing

History to Life

The Falkirk area is rich in history, with World

Heritage Site the Antonine Wall, Callendar House,

the Faw Kirk graveyard, Kinneil House and

Blackness Castle all highlighting the area’s

heritage over 2000 years.

Callendar House is one of Scotland’s inest baronial

mansions, built in the style of a French Chateau.

The working Georgian Kitchen features costumed

interpreters and the house itself has connections

to great historical igures such as Mary Queen of

Scots, Oliver Cromwell and Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Within the house is the Park Gallery which hosts

contemporary exhibitions.

Callendar House

Falkirk Town Centre

About Town

Falkirk is a historic town centre with a traditional

high street and conservation area. Enjoy the many

speciality shops and the town heritage trail alongside

the convenience of major high street brands.

The Steeple is a notable landmark on the High Street

dating back to 1814. Overlooking the High Street is

Falkirk Old and St Modan’s Parish Church, known as

the ‘Faw Kirk’ from which Falkirk is believed to take its

name. The graveyard contains memorials and graves

from the Battle of Falkirk including those of William

Wallace’s companions.

A ine selection of coffee shops, pubs, bars and

restaurants will keep you refreshed by day and

night while Falkirk Town Hall will entertain you with

its programme of comedy, drama, music and family

orientated events.

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