6 Hour Private History and Engineering Tour in Falkirk area

5.0 (1 reviews) Scotland
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

On this tour we will visit the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots - Linlithgow Palace and Blackness Castle both built in the 15th Century and its off to see the magnificent engineering wonders of the 21st Century - The Kelpies Sculptures and The Falkirk Wheel.
Very different attractions which make for a fascinating day touring, alongside a delicious lunch in a locals favourite.
Photo of Kelpies - credit Steven Straiton

Blackness Castle, Blackness, Linlithgow 45 minutes
The Kelpies & The Helix,, Falkirk, 30 minutes
Falkirk Wheel, Lime Road, Falkirk 1 hour
Linlithgow Palace, 45 minutes

Lunch will be approx 1 hour and the remaining time is travel time between locations.

Meet your guide at Linlithgow Train Station at 9am, which is just a 20 minute direct journey from Edinburgh and be dropped back there at the end of tour approx 3pm. You might want to spend some more time in Linlithgow, browsing in the shops or maybe having dinner at one of the local eateries.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Entry Fee into Blackness Castle £7.50 pp
  • Boat Trip on Falkirk Wheel
  • Entry Fees Linlithgow Palace £8.00 pp

What to expect

  1. Blackness Castle
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    Blackness Castle is a formidable 15th Century fortress sitting on the banks of the River Forth and is the filming site in the tv series Outlander as Fort William, the stronghold of the infamous Black Jack Randall. It was also used in the Outlaw King and Mary Queen of Scots movies.
  2. The Kelpies & The Helix
    30m
    These 30m high horses are the tallest equine sculptures in the world! Baron and Duke have truly won a place in locals & visitors hearts since they were completed in 2013.
  3. Falkirk Wheel
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The world's one and only rotating boat lift. A marvel of engineering and Scottish Canals' flagship destination, The Falkirk Wheel. Connecting the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal in a half-turn that takes only five minutes!
  4. Linlithgow Palace
    45m · Admission ticket not included
    You will have the opportunity to see Linlithgow Palace, Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and Outlander filming site for Wentworth Prison.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet you in the station carpark on the side you disembark the train when coming from the Edinburgh direction.

End point

We will meet you in the station carpark on the side you disembark the train when coming from the Edinburgh direction.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We will stop for lunch and total travel time is approx 2 hours

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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