Guidebook for Falkirk
Food Scene
Exquisite customer service, with beautifully laid tables. Old fashioned service and wonderful baking for a few hours of indulging your senses in taste, smell and atmosphere. Lunch/snacks/afternoon tea.
Tea Jennys ltd
High StreetExquisite customer service, with beautifully laid tables. Old fashioned service and wonderful baking for a few hours of indulging your senses in taste, smell and atmosphere. Lunch/snacks/afternoon tea.
Independent, local coffee bar with entertainment sometimes offered such as a Blues Band. Cheaper than Costa and the food/coffee is recommended. Support our local businesses.
Baristas Coffee House
18 Grahams RdIndependent, local coffee bar with entertainment sometimes offered such as a Blues Band. Cheaper than Costa and the food/coffee is recommended. Support our local businesses.
The Hub
Weir StreetThis has conference rooms for business. Also, Findlays Cafe for food and drink.
Cafe Corvina
34-38 Grahams RdItalian Restaurant and good food.
Good food where you can take your own bottle! And, the supermarkets are close by so you can easily purchase a good quality wine, beer or soft drink!
Lanna Thai Restaurant
5 Grahams RdGood food where you can take your own bottle! And, the supermarkets are close by so you can easily purchase a good quality wine, beer or soft drink!
Canada Wood is a five minute drive from the town centre situated in the rural country side of Falkirk and boasts beautiful panoramic views towards the Ochil hills. Falkirk’s main tourist attractions The Falkirk Wheel, Callendar House and Helix Park are all within a 5 minute drive. We are a casual dining restaurant, open for Breakfast from 9.30am daily and serving freshly prepared food until 9pm. We have a wide range of snacks and menus to cater for many people- foodies, cyclist, walkers, dogs and tourists alike.
Our menu offers a wide range of locally sourced food, much of which is cooked in our Mibrasa charcoal oven.
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Canada Wood Kitchen and Bar
Lochgreen RoadCanada Wood is a five minute drive from the town centre situated in the rural country side of Falkirk and boasts beautiful panoramic views towards the Ochil hills. Falkirk’s main tourist attractions The Falkirk Wheel, Callendar House and Helix Park are all within a 5 minute drive. We are a casual dining restaurant, open for Breakfast from 9.30am daily and serving freshly prepared food until 9pm. We have a wide range of snacks and menus to cater for many people- foodies, cyclist, walkers, dogs and tourists alike.
Our menu offers a wide range of locally sourced food, much of which is cooked in our Mibrasa charcoal oven.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very popular bar with pool tables, and various entertainment such as Karaoke nights etc.
The Auld Vic
75 Grahams RdVery popular bar with pool tables, and various entertainment such as Karaoke nights etc.
Behind The Wall
14 Melville StAnother popular bar with live entertainment.
Nice, cosy snug and friendly clientelle. Building dates from 17th century. Enjoy a drink and it is likely someone will start a conversation with you! This is round the corner from Tea Jenny in the historical part of the town.
The Wheatsheaf Inn
Nice, cosy snug and friendly clientelle. Building dates from 17th century. Enjoy a drink and it is likely someone will start a conversation with you! This is round the corner from Tea Jenny in the historical part of the town.
Good ceilidh nights where the MC will guide you in the moves of the dance. Energetic and fun. Also lots of musical guest acts so look the at programme for current shows.
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The Tolbooth
Jail WyndGood ceilidh nights where the MC will guide you in the moves of the dance. Energetic and fun. Also lots of musical guest acts so look the at programme for current shows.
Parks & Nature
Wonderful acres of land and woodland. Childrens play area, 15 par golf course, boating pond. Popular with runners, dog walkers and tourists. Enjoy a visit Callendar House with the working kitchens and maids in costumes of the day; this was used in filming OUTLANDER.
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Callendar Park
Wonderful acres of land and woodland. Childrens play area, 15 par golf course, boating pond. Popular with runners, dog walkers and tourists. Enjoy a visit Callendar House with the working kitchens and maids in costumes of the day; this was used in filming OUTLANDER.
Childrens play park and tennis courts. Lovely scenery and walk with woodlands; beautiful gardens.
Dollar Park station
Childrens play park and tennis courts. Lovely scenery and walk with woodlands; beautiful gardens.
Arts & Culture
30 metre structure of the mystical Kelpie creature, based on Clydesdale Horses. Falkirk has a rich heritage with working canals and Clydesdales were widely used as working horses in the 17th century. The Kelpies have become internationally reknowned, with visitors travelling to view these. Enjoy the surrounding area of The Helix Park and stop for some lunch.
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Les Kelpies
The Helix30 metre structure of the mystical Kelpie creature, based on Clydesdale Horses. Falkirk has a rich heritage with working canals and Clydesdales were widely used as working horses in the 17th century. The Kelpies have become internationally reknowned, with visitors travelling to view these. Enjoy the surrounding area of The Helix Park and stop for some lunch.
The first working boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel has attracted tourists and engineers alike. Enjoy a few hours with a picnic and book a ride on the wheel and boat. The surrounding area is beautiful, particularly on a nice day.
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La Roue de Falkirk
Lime RoadThe first working boat lift, The Falkirk Wheel has attracted tourists and engineers alike. Enjoy a few hours with a picnic and book a ride on the wheel and boat. The surrounding area is beautiful, particularly on a nice day.
Start your journey at Bo’ness station. Here you will find the authentic Ticket Office, the Station Buffet, Gift Shop, toilets and free parking. There are also picnic areas, footbridge viewing area & Model Railway*.
Be sure to visit the Museum of Scottish Railways. Two large halls of historic locomotives, carriages and wagons as well as a railway themed activity area for children. The best way to get there is the 10 minute walk round the Visitor Trail which lets you see what happens round the site from Bo’ness station.
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Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway station
Union StreetStart your journey at Bo’ness station. Here you will find the authentic Ticket Office, the Station Buffet, Gift Shop, toilets and free parking. There are also picnic areas, footbridge viewing area & Model Railway*.
Be sure to visit the Museum of Scottish Railways. Two large halls of historic locomotives, carriages and wagons as well as a railway themed activity area for children. The best way to get there is the 10 minute walk round the Visitor Trail which lets you see what happens round the site from Bo’ness station.
Château de Stirling
Castle WyndBannockburn House sits on an estate to the edge of the historic village of Bannockburn. Historic Scotland has given Bannockburn House an A listing which means it is of national importance. It is the only A listed building in the village and was used as a military base by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746. The house has fallen in to disrepair in parts, but it still contains many stunning and magnificent features that hark back to the time when it was a majestic building on a beautifully kept estate. Some of the ceilings in the house are truly magnificent and the grounds are also very impressive.
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Bannockburn House
Bannockburn House sits on an estate to the edge of the historic village of Bannockburn. Historic Scotland has given Bannockburn House an A listing which means it is of national importance. It is the only A listed building in the village and was used as a military base by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746. The house has fallen in to disrepair in parts, but it still contains many stunning and magnificent features that hark back to the time when it was a majestic building on a beautifully kept estate. Some of the ceilings in the house are truly magnificent and the grounds are also very impressive.
Stirling Old Town Jail was built in 1847 when the old Tolbooth Jail became too overcrowded and was rated as the worst prison in Britain. Although living conditions undoubtedly improved with the new jail, the strict regime of solitude, labour, coarse food and discomfort would still have been a deterrent. The building was still in use as a military prison until 1935.
The tour of the jail starts with you being greeted by the rather fearsome character of Jock Rankin, chief executioner from the Old Tolbooth jail. The role of Jock, and all the other prison characters, are played by actors who stay in character throughout and they seem to enjoy what they do.
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Stirling GhostWalk & Old Town Tour
Saint John StreetStirling Old Town Jail was built in 1847 when the old Tolbooth Jail became too overcrowded and was rated as the worst prison in Britain. Although living conditions undoubtedly improved with the new jail, the strict regime of solitude, labour, coarse food and discomfort would still have been a deterrent. The building was still in use as a military prison until 1935.
The tour of the jail starts with you being greeted by the rather fearsome character of Jock Rankin, chief executioner from the Old Tolbooth jail. The role of Jock, and all the other prison characters, are played by actors who stay in character throughout and they seem to enjoy what they do.
Explore the magnificent ruins of the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Linlithgow Palace was built and added to over two centuries by the Stewart kings, resulting in a superb Renaissance residence.
This impressive retreat was an ideal place for royals to break the journey between Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle. High towers look out over lush greenery and a loch brimming with wildfowl, which is today a Site of Special Scientific Interest cared for by our rangers.
Several monarchs were born in this royal ‘pleasure palace’, surrounded by its peaceful gardens and grounds. Our annual Spectacular Jousting event each summer harks back to the days of medieval tournaments on Linlithgow Pee
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Palais de Linlithgow
KirkgateExplore the magnificent ruins of the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Linlithgow Palace was built and added to over two centuries by the Stewart kings, resulting in a superb Renaissance residence.
This impressive retreat was an ideal place for royals to break the journey between Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle. High towers look out over lush greenery and a loch brimming with wildfowl, which is today a Site of Special Scientific Interest cared for by our rangers.
Several monarchs were born in this royal ‘pleasure palace’, surrounded by its peaceful gardens and grounds. Our annual Spectacular Jousting event each summer harks back to the days of medieval tournaments on Linlithgow Pee
ROMAN ANTONINE WALL. EXPLORE THE ROMAN WALL WITH WONDERFUL VIEWS. Explore the John Muir Walk and start from Callendar Park.
Walking & Cycling Guides
Interactive Map
Things to See and Do
Download the App
Suggested Routes Along the Wall
Walking & Cycling Guides
Get Involved
Antonine Wall
ROMAN ANTONINE WALL. EXPLORE THE ROMAN WALL WITH WONDERFUL VIEWS. Explore the John Muir Walk and start from Callendar Park.
Walking & Cycling Guides
Interactive Map
Things to See and Do
Download the App
Suggested Routes Along the Wall
Walking & Cycling Guides
Get Involved
Get an explorer explorer pass which allows 3 or 5 days entry (flexible days). Family ticket also available.
historic scotland explorer pass
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Château d'Édimbourg
CastlehillGet an explorer explorer pass which allows 3 or 5 days entry (flexible days). Family ticket also available.
historic scotland explorer pass
Sightseeing
An unusual shaped structure, Dunmore Pineapple was originally build as a garden retreat and now acts as a haven for various species of wildlife.
Sometimes referred to as ‘the most bizarre building in Scotland’, the Pineapple is located in Dunmore Park, Falkirk.
The roof was intricately designed to match the tropical fruit and the segment carvings consists of individual leaves, cantilevered out from coursed masonry. Its last spiky leaf sits 45 ft above ground level.
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The Pineapple
An unusual shaped structure, Dunmore Pineapple was originally build as a garden retreat and now acts as a haven for various species of wildlife.
Sometimes referred to as ‘the most bizarre building in Scotland’, the Pineapple is located in Dunmore Park, Falkirk.
The roof was intricately designed to match the tropical fruit and the segment carvings consists of individual leaves, cantilevered out from coursed masonry. Its last spiky leaf sits 45 ft above ground level.
Shopping
Leckies is an independent shop, which was established in 1960's. I defy you to go into the shop without buying anything. Mainly "job lots" are bought and offered at a discounted price. Sports wear, shoes, shirts, purses etc.
Leckies
18 Melville StreetLeckies is an independent shop, which was established in 1960's. I defy you to go into the shop without buying anything. Mainly "job lots" are bought and offered at a discounted price. Sports wear, shoes, shirts, purses etc.
Morrisons
Supermarket
Tesco Superstore
Grahams Road24 hour Supermarket
Marks & Spencer Falkirk
59 High StEssentials
Asda Falkirk Superstore
3 Newmarket CentreSupermarket