6 Hour Private History and Engineering Tour in Falkirk area
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West Lothian
About
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
Lunch will be approx 1 hour and the remaining time is travel time between locations.
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Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
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
Meeting Points
Departure
Linlithgow
We will meet you in the station carpark on the side you disembark the train when coming from the Edinburgh direction.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Itinerary
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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
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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
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Falkirk Wheel
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!
1 hour
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Linlithgow Palace
You will have the opportunity to see Linlithgow Palace, Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and Outlander filming site for Wentworth Prison.
6 Hour Private History and Engineering Tour in Falkirk area
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West Lothian
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About
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
