Falkirk Council

The Falkirk area has a huge range of things to do - whether it is a day out with kids, a trip to our World Famous Kelpies,The Falkirk Wheel or a trip on a steam train at Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway, you can be sure of a great day out in Falkirk and the surrounding area. 

Stirling Castle, located in Stirling, is one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland, both historically and architecturally. The castle sits atop Castle Hill, an intrusive crag, which forms part of the Stirling Sill geological formation.

Stirling & Forth Valley

Stirling Castle

The Green Welly Stop, a family business since 1965. Based in Tyndrum at the very heart of Scotland, the ideal place to stop and shop.

The Green Welly Stop at Tyndrum

Loch Katrine and surrounding areas are steeped in history and is recognised as the favoured and much loved setting of some of Sir Walter Scott’s most famous poetic works, as well as boasting links to Scottish legend Rob Roy MacGregor. 

Discover Loch Katrine

This exhibition showcases some of The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum’s remarkable art collection. Both the building and the collection is of considerable historic and artistic significance and owe their existence to the artist Thomas Stuart Smith (1814-1869).

The Stirling Smith Art Gallery

This bold medieval keep may look forbidding, but inside it’s full of art and riches – not to mention intriguing tales. The tower dates back to the 14th century and was built to guard a strategically important ferry crossing on the nearby River Forth.

Alloa Tower

The Battle of Bannockburn experience puts you at the heart of the action so you can discover more about this crucial event in Scottish history.
Outside, the layout of the parkland around the centre allows visitors to appreciate the surrounding landscape and restored commemorative monuments, including the iconic statue of Robert the Bruce by Pilkington Jackson, cast in shimmering bronze.

Visit Falkirk

The Falkirk area has a huge range of things to do - whether it is a day out with kids, a trip to our World Famous Kelpies,The Falkirk Wheel or a trip on a steam train at Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway, you can be sure of a great day out in Falkirk and the surrounding area.

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More in Stirling & Forth Valley

Stirling Castle

The Green Welly Stop at Tyndrum

Discover Loch Katrine

The Stirling Smith Art Gallery

Alloa Tower

Battle of Bannockburn

Other Travel

Get Off the Beaten Track

Mini-Coach Tours Rabbie's

Orkney Day Tours

Discover Loch Katrine

Discover Scotland Tours - Glasgow

Isle of Iona