Private Tour

6 Hour Private History and Engineering Tour in Falkirk area

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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.

What To Expect

Blackness Castle

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.

45 minutes • Admission Not Included

The Kelpies & The Helix

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.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

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