6 Hour Private History and Engineering Tour in Falkirk area
Overview
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6 hours
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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
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.
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.
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6 Hour Private History and Engineering Tour in Falkirk area
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A personalized tour of...
Wayne L,May 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A personalized tour of the Falkirk Wheel and surroundings. This was a wonderful introduction to the Linlithgow area!
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