Tourism & visitor attractions

Midway between Edinburgh and Glasgow, the Falkirk area is in the heart of Scotland with excellent motorway and rail links and two international airports nearby.

There is an excellent choice of accommodation, from large hotels with spa facilities, national hotel chains, cosy cottages, Bed & Breakfasts and even canal barges.

For a day trip, weekend away or longer stay, the Falkirk area is steeped in history with a wealth of attractions, including 2 of the world's most unique, including:

• The Falkirk Wheel (the world's only rotating boat lift)
• The Kelpies in The Helix Park (the world's largest equine sculptures)

Plus the Falkirk area has a significant section of the John Muir Way. This walk links Dunbar to the waters of the Clyde in Helensburgh.

Falkirk also has a great range of further attractions including:

• Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
• Callendar House
• Blackness Castle
• Kinneil House
• Antonine Wall(a World Heritage site)
• numerous heritage monuments, superb parks and gardens and a range of family friendly attractions.

For full information about what to see and do when visiting the Falkirk area please go to www.visitfalkirk.com.

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